Job Description
Join a Challenger
Being a traditional bank just isn’t our thing, so we challenge ourselves to get creative in providing innovative banking solutions for Canadians.
How do we get there? With a talented team of inquisitive and agile challengers that break through the status quo. So, if you’re passionate about redefining the future of banking—while having fun—this could be your next big opportunity.
Our company continues to grow, and today we serve more than 670,000 people across Canada through Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™, and have been around for more than 50 years. Equitable Bank's wholly-owned subsidiary, Concentra Bank, supports credit unions across Canada that serve more than six million members. Together we have over $125 billion in combined assets under management and administration, with a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich people's lives. Our customers have named our EQ Bank digital platform (eqbank.ca) one of the top banks in Canada on the Forbes World's Best Banks list since 2021.
The Work
As part of a growing, dynamic & solution-focused commercial team, the Commercial Mortgage Underwriter is responsible for underwriting conventional commercial mortgages. The underwriter must adhere to established policies and underwriting standards, meeting compliance and control requirements, while finding creative and service-oriented solutions in a timely manner in order to achieve department goals as well as annual target volumes. Additional credit-related and administrative duties are also required such as reporting and pipeline management. As well, networking with mortgage brokers, partners and other external third parties along with various staff within the Credit & Risk group & other internal departments.
Let's Talk About You!
- Bilingualism is required
- Proficient underwriting skills with a minimum 2 years commercial mortgage experience and/or SFR underwriting experience
- Demonstrated service excellence within their field
- Post-secondary education (diploma/degree) preferred , preferably in business or finance
- Good working knowledge of MS Office (primarily word and excel)
- Effective analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong business sense combined with sound technical knowledge of secured lending and factors affecting the commercial mortgage market
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to handle multiple competing priorities while providing optimal customer service
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability and desire to attend broker related events as required (often, after hours)
- Access to a vehicle for site inspections
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What we offer [For full-time permanent roles]
💰 Competitive discretionary bonus
✨ Market leading RRSP match program
🩺 Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
📝 Employee Share Purchase Plan
👶🏽 Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one
🏝 Generous vacation policy and personal days
🖥 Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues
🎓 Annual professional development allowance and a comprehensive Career Development program
💛 A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience
Equitable Bank is deeply committed to inclusion. Our organization is stronger and our employees thrive when we honour and celebrate everyone’s diverse experiences and perspectives. In tandem with that commitment, we support and encourage our staff to grow not just in their career path, but personally as well.
We commit to providing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment for all applicants. Please let us know of any accommodations needed so that you can bring your best self to the application process and beyond. All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check and credit check to qualify for hire. While we appreciate your interest in applying, an Equitable recruiter will only contact leading candidates whose skills and qualifications closely match the requirements of the position.
We can’t wait to get to know you!
Requirements
Let's Talk About You!
- Bilingualism is required
- Proficient underwriting skills with a minimum 2 years commercial mortgage experience and/or SFR underwriting experience
- Demonstrated service excellence within their field
- Post-secondary education (diploma/degree) preferred , preferably in business or finance
- Good working knowledge of MS Office (primarily word and excel)
- Effective analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong business sense combined with sound technical knowledge of secured lending and factors affecting the commercial mortgage market
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to handle multiple competing priorities while providing optimal customer service
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability and desire to attend broker related events as required (often, after hours)
- Access to a vehicle for site inspections
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