We are hiring a Specialist II--Bilingual, Residential Underwriting Quality Assurance!Reporting To: Manager, Quality AssuranceFull-Time/Part- Time: Full-timeSalary Range: $65,000-$85,000Posting Date: October 15, 2026Closing Date: October 30, 2026Hours of Work: 8:30 a.M. - 5:00 p.M.Grade: 12.6Office Location: Montreal, QCGreat location! Steps away from the main public transit stationWhat 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 Bilingual Quality Assurance Specialist II is responsible for post-funding review and assessment of mortgage underwriting quality through evaluation of documentation, compliance to company policy guidelines and due diligence of the underwriting team.How you will contribute:Using an established review method, the Bilingual Quality Assurance Specialist will review a pre-determined number of mortgage applications (per each underwriter) to determine if company policies and procedures were followed and that prudent underwriting decisions were madeReview files prior to closing to determine if policies and procedures were followed in adherence to underwriting guidelinesEnsure Quality Assurance reviews are conducted in a timely, effective and objective mannerKnowledgeable with lender, investor and insured underwriting guidelinesSupport the external audit process as directed by manager (i.E. gathering system information from internal systems, answering auditor questions)Analyze root causes,



patterns or trends in order to assist with the development and implementation of internal control proceduresAdhere to policies /procedures to ensure AML requirements are met, when applicableBilingualism required (French and English) -interactions with English and French speaking customers or partnersThe experience you need:Demonstrated ability to provide clear and detailed explanation, analysis and recommendations in both French and EnglishUniversity degree or post-secondary education and/or equivalent work experienceMusthave experience/knowledge of residential underwriting practicesComprehensive knowledge of mortgage operations, credit policies, including credit principles, practices, processes, products and servicesExperience identifying and investigating potentially fraudulent mortgage applicationsProficiency in the use and operation of Microsoft Office applications i.E. Excel, Word, Outlook (Access skills would be considered an asset)Working 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 program.Why join First National?Competitive CompensationComprehensive benefits program (i.E., Health Spending Account, Maternity and Parental Leave Top Up)Extensive training programs to set our employees up for successModern office environment conducive to collaborationSupportive teamwork cultureOpportunities to give back to the communities and work through events focused on a variety of charitiesOngoing social events throughout the yearThe team you'll join:Founded in 1988, First National is one of Canada’s largest non-bank lenders. We provide residential mortgages exclusively through the mortgage broker channel and we are Canada’s 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.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 and any other category protected by law.Artificial Intelligence is not used in our recruitment or hiring process for this role.First National supports requests for accommodation from applicants with disabilities; please contact Human Resources at [email protected] should you need an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process.#FNLOQC#J-18808-Ljbffr

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