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We are a big (and growing!) family. Overall 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 Residential Mortgage Funder is responsible for reviewing legal documents and taking loans through to funding. This includes following up for outstanding documents, advising the Closing Service Provider of any amendments or changes required to complete the file and preparing mortgage advance cheques.
The Work !

• On a daily basis, the incumbent will review legal documents in a timely and accurate manner. The incumbent must ensure that documents coincide with the underwriting documentation and the deals fund as per the approval. In addition, the incumbent will conduct a light audit of each deal to ensure policy and guidelines are met. If a gap or inaccuracy (i.e. ratios out of line) is identified, the incumbent will be required to work with the Single Family Residential – Credit department to seek clarification and request additional information/documentation as required
• On a daily basis, the incumbent will complete all Funding activates (i.e. cut cheques) and all supporting steps (i.e. set up property tax accounts), including tasks unique to different deal types (i.e. Conventional and Collateral mortgages) in a timely manner (35%)
• On a daily basis the incumbent will work directly with EQB’s Closing Servicer Provider. Through efficiency, the incumbent will be responsible for time management of their individual as well as overall team deal flow on order to meet prescribed deadlines all while maintaining positive attitude and strong working relationships. As part of the funding lifecycle, the incumbent will communicate changes, status updates and unique details to the Closing Servicer provider using their portal (35%)
• AML, Compliance and KYC are important in every financial organization. Therefore, the incumbent, on a daily basis, will ensure every deal, as well as their actions adhere to all applicable guidelines. In addition, the incumbent is required to meet a 100% Quality Assurance and Compliance metrics each month (20%)
• On a daily basis, the incumbent will liaise with a variety of internal departments (i.e. Compliance, Mortgage Servicing) to address any unique ad-hoc issues that may arise. In addition, when required, the incumbent will complete memos with supporting details for other departments (i.e. Accounting) to leverage for their tasks. In addition, frequent communication with the Single Family Residential - Credit department will be required in order to address credit related issues in a timely manner. Providing status updates (i.e. closing date changes) are also a key communication item in which the incumbent will be responsible for to ensure all parties with a vested interest in the deal are aware of where deals stands (10%)
  
  

Let's Talk About You !

• Minimum of 1- 2 years’ mortgage experience, exposure to Prime and Alternative a benefit
• Bilingual
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to thrive under pressure
• Excellent time management skills
• Familiarity with AML and Compliance practice
• Strong written and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office (Word)
• Logical thinker with ability to multi-task
• Post-secondary education (diploma)
  
  

What we offer (For full-time permanent roles)
Competitive discretionary bonus
? Market leading RRSP match program