Associate Mortgage Underwriter, Third Party Residential Underwriting-BMBE

Associate Mortgage Underwriter, Third Party Residential Underwriting - BMBE

Reporting To:
Manager, Third Party Residential Underwriting

Employment Type:

Full-time

Salary Range: $48,842 - $73,262

Posting Start:
February 16, 2026

Posting End:
February 27, 2026

Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location:

Calgary, AB. Office Grade: 8.7.

• Highly competitive compensation package includes base salary, bonus, benefits, and career advancement opportunities.
• Eligibility for benefits is dependent on the terms of employment.

Reporting to the Manager, Third Party Residential Underwriting, the Associate Mortgage Underwriter supports the underwriting and credit decision process by reviewing all required documentation and applying sound due diligence. The Associate Mortgage Underwriter is responsible for escalating any inaccuracies, issues, or items that are incomplete and potentially present risk to the Company. 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 channel.

• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with mortgage brokers to build loyalty to the Company.
• Maintains positive relationships with external partners such as mortgage insurers, appraisers, title insurance companies, and solicitors.
• Interacts with mortgage brokers for the collection of all required documents to satisfy mortgage commitment conditions.
• Reviews and verifies accuracy of required documentation related to income, down payment and the property using sound due diligence and in compliance with internal and regulatory guidelines prior to signing off on any mortgage conditions or documents, where applicable.
• Escalates any documentation issues to the Underwriter for review and sign off.
• Documents clear and complete notes within the mortgage underwriting system.
• Responds to all inquiries within established turnaround times.
• Adheres to policies/procedures to ensure AML requirements are met.

• Strong aptitude for service excellence.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
• Strong communication skills—both written and verbal.
• Ability to deal with conflict.
• Analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Positive team player.
• Fully competent in working with basic PC software and working knowledge of the suite of Microsoft office products.
• Ability to manage pressure in an environment of high volume processing with tight turnaround times.

Key contacts:
External:
Mortgage Brokers and Agents, Mortgage Insurers, Appraisers, Solicitors, Title Insurance Companies, Clients and Customers. Internal:
Interdepartmental team members to ensure a fluid and transparent First National customer experience.

• Completed post‑secondary education or equivalent work experience required.
• Previous experience within Financial Services sector preferred.
• Previous experience within Mortgage industry an asset.
• Completion of Mortgage Agent Course and/or BC Financial Services Authority ("BCFSA").
• Working knowledge of PC software in a Windows environment required.

• Bright open concept office environment.
• Large kitchens with a coffee and latte maker to enjoy at no cost.
• Supportive teamwork focused environment.
• Collaborative entrepreneurial spirit.
• Opportunities to give back to the communities and work through events focused on a variety of charities.
• Ongoing social events throughout the year.
• Extensive training programs to set our employees up for success.

First 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 or any other category protected by law.

First National supports requests for accommodation from applicants with disabilities; please contact Human Resources at ac

Artificial Intelligence is not used in our recruitment or hiring process for this role.

We would like to thank all applications for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.