Manager, Underwriting
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Job Summary
The Opportunity:At Equitable we believegreat thingshappen when we work Canadian mutual company driven by purpose-putting people first and helping Canadians protect today and prepare for tomorrow. Ifyourepassionate about making a difference and growing your career in an inclusiveandcollaborative environmentwedlove to hear from culture is built on carepassionand curiosity. We put peopleabove all else strive to be our best and welcomenew ideasto deliver positive expanding our Underwriting team and looking for a dynamic leader who brings energy creativity and a passion for delivering exceptional client this role youll guide day to day operations while helping drive meaningful transformation across the business. Success means thriving in a fast-paced environment building strong partnerships and championing the values that define Equitable. If youre passionate about underwriting and ready to make an impact wed love to meet one of the regions top employers and be part of something that truly makes a Arrangements:This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo ON a minimum of two (2) assigned consecutive days every other week plus a fifth (5th)assignedday per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than theminimumrequirementand there may be some roles that arerequiredto work in our office more than you will be doing:Support and develop your team creating an environment where underwriters feel valued motivated and equipped to growGuide the daily operations of the underwriting area to ensure smooth processes and timely decisionsThrive in ambiguity adapting rapidly to shifting priorities while maintaining focus on highimpact resultsUphold strong risk management and compliance practices in every underwriting decisionBuild strong relationships with UW managers to create a collaborative teamfirst environment that accelerates shared collaboratively with partners across the organization to stay aligned with our goals and priorities Provide thoughtful leadership on escalated or complex casesBuild meaningful relationships with advisors and distributors offering support through presentations and visits when neededChampion continuous improvement and bring fresh thinking to elevate our processes and client experienceWhat you will bring:Ability to lead mentor and motivate a team to achieve strong performanceSkilled at navigating complex underwriting issues and providing clear directionProficient in assessing risk and making sound datadriven decisionsStrong written and verbal communication skills for effective collaboration with internal and external partnersKnowledge of underwriting practices and insurance concepts is an assetAdept at addressing underwriting challenges and client issues with creative balanced solutionsCapable of building strong relationships with experience in negotiation and influencing to manage escalationsComfortable working under pressure and meeting salesdriven deadlinesCommitted to continuous learning and professional developmentWhats in it for youCareer Growth: Regular learning sessions and developmentopportunitiesTotal Rewards: Incentive pay annual salary reviews employer-paidbenefitsandpensionmatchingTime Away: Competitive vacation plus one paid volunteer day each yearFlexibility:Healthy work-life balance with employee wellness alwaystopof mind complemented by a dress for your day approachAt Equitablewerecommitted to fair pay and an inclusive accessible hiring experience. If you need accommodations or alternative formats at any stage just reach out to us Were happy to base pay will be based on your skills qualificationsexperienceand addition to your salary this role is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive award tied to business performance plus a wide range of competitive to move forward our Talent Acquisition team will walk you through all the details of our total rewards program so you know Title:Underwriting ManagerReports To:Director Individual Underwriting OperationsDepartment:Individual UnderwritingTerm:Permanent Full-Time
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Loan Processing
- Load Balancing
- Risk Management
- Growing Experience
- Algebra
- Management Experience
- Fair Housing Regulations
- Underwriting
- Team Management
- Geometry
- negotiation
- Supervising Experience
