Director, Underwriting – Remote Opportunity
$120,000 – $140,000 base plus up to 25% bonus and benefits
Growing Commercial Real Estate Lending Brokerage
Are you a professional in commercial, multifamily, or construction mortgage financing? Do you thrive in leadership roles, mentoring teams, and driving successful outcomes? If so, this fully remote position may be your next career step.
This organization, a leader in the mortgage financing space across Canada, is looking for a Director of Underwriting to join their team. With licensing in multiple provinces and an expanding reach, they are dedicated to delivering excellence in commercial, multifamily, and construction mortgage solutions.
As the Director of Underwriting, you’ll play a critical role in analyzing mortgage opportunities, managing client relationships, mentoring your team, and driving the success of mortgage deals.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and prepare financing proposals, review mortgage applications, and liaise with CMHC, lenders, and third-party providers to ensure accurate and consistent application processes.
- Lead client calls, address inquiries, and build relationships with third-party providers such as appraisers and cost consultants.
- Oversee work distribution, provide coaching and feedback, and lead team meetings. Actively support hiring and onboarding processes for new team members.
- Propose and implement process enhancements to improve efficiency and team capacity.
- Stay informed on real estate and mortgage trends and foster a culture of continuous learning within the team.
- Other ad hoc projects and tasks
Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience in commercial, multifamily, or construction real estate roles, with 5 years directly focused on mortgage lending.
- A minimum of 5 years in a managerial or supervisory role within the mortgage industry.
- Expertise in CMHC-related processes and financial modeling using tools like Excel.
- Proven ability to mentor and train team members while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong understanding of underwriting principles, including rent rolls, operating statements, debt service ratios, and valuation models.
If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply now by sending a resume to elan@winchesters.com . Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applicants, only those individuals chosen for interview will be contacted.