Manager and Team Lead, Third Party Residential Underwriting-BMBE

We are hiring a Manager and Team Lead Third Party Residential Underwriting - BMBE!Reporting To:Assistant Vice President Third Party Residential Underwriting - BMBEFull-Time/Part- Time:Full TimePosting Date:February 11 2026Closing Date:February 25 2026Salary Range:$76923-$123077Hours of Work:8:30 a.m. 5:00 :Office Location: 16.7Montreal QCWhat we offer:Highly competitive compensation package which includes base salary bonus benefits and career advancement opportunities! *Eligibility for benefits is dependent on the terms of employmentThe Opportunity: The Third Party Residential Underwriting Division as a Division of First National Financial provides underwriting expertise and services on behalf of other financial institutions to the Canadian Mortgage Broker to the Assistant Vice President Third Party Residential Underwriting BMBE the Manager manages a team of Mortgage Underwriters Associate Mortgage Underwriters and Mortgage Funders in meeting the goals of the Third Party Residential Underwriting Division. Under their guidance and leadership the team is responsible for the assessment of mortgage applications in making lending decisions in adherence with the established mortgage underwriting policies and guidelines. The team also has responsibility for reviewing required documentation for accuracy and completion and for closing and advancing funds on approved mortgage applications while maintaining a consistent focus on service excellence. How you will contribute: Establishes and maintains positive relationships with mortgage brokers to build loyalty to the CompanyMaintains positive relationships with external partners such as mortgage insurers appraisers title insurance companies and solicitorsGenerates new business opportunities through existing referral sources to help achieve company sales targetsMakes lending decisions within established limits while ensuring adherence to policies and guidelinesCompletes management reporting as requiredStays current with latest industry knowledge competition and market trends Manages the capacity of the team through efficient delegation of work and careful monitoring of volumes within the workflowManages the performance of team members through ongoing feedback and coachingEstablishes performance and work standardsRecruits interviews hires and on boards new employees as requiredProvides coaching training support and development to team membersLeads team meetingsConducts annual performance reviewsAdheres to policies/procedures to ensure AML requirements are met when applicableThis position requires fluency in French and English. Priority will be given to candidates who are fluent in both experience you need: Post-secondary education and/or equivalent work experience preferred3-5 years previous mortgage underwriting experience required2 or more years people management experienceCompletion of Mortgage Agent Course Demonstrated ability to:Analyze information and make confident decisionsBuild client/customer relationshipsCreate a team environmentGive constructive feedbackLead and motivate othersSet and communicate goalsPeople management skills- coaching feedback development of individuals and teamsAbility to build and maintain positive relationshipsStrong aptitude for service excellenceAbility to manage and resolve conflictStrong communication skills both written and verbalFluency in written and spoken French is requiredFluency in written and spoken English is an assetStrong analytical skillsOrganizational and time management skillsPositive team player with desire and ability to mentor othersEffective problem solving and decision-making skills Fully competent in working with basic pc software and working knowledge of the suite of Microsoft Office productsAbility to manage pressure in an environment of high volume processing with tight turnaround timesWorking Environment and Physical Demands Analysis:Office environmentPeriods of high volume with tight timelinesLong periods of stationary position/sittingProlonged periods of repetitive movement (i.e. using a keyboard and mouse)Long periods of time in viewing a computer screenMulti-tasking may include speaking to customers on a telephone call while looking up information on a computer join First NationalCompetitive Compensation Comprehensive benefits program (i.e. Health Spending Account Maternity and Parental Leave Top Up)Hybrid working environmentExtensive training programs to set our employees up for success Modern office environment conducive to collaborationSupportive teamwork culture Opportunities to give back to the communities and work through events focused on a variety of charities Ongoing social events throughout the year The team youll join: Founded in 1988 First National is one of Canadas largest non-bank lenders. We provide residential mortgages exclusively through the mortgage broker channel and we are Canadas largest commercial mortgage lender. First National has been consistently recognized as a great place to work and we are proud that our employee engagement feedback is higher than our industry partners. We would like to thank all applications for their interest in this existing vacancy but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Artificial Intelligence is not used in our recruitment or hiring process for this National is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion regardless of race color religion national origin age gender identity physical or mental disability sexual orientation and any other category protected by National supports requests for accommodation from applicants with disabilities; please contact Human Resources at should you need an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process.#FNUWQC