Senior Mortgage Underwriter – Bilingual (French/English) | CMI Financial Group

Are you a seasoned mortgage professional with a passion for private lending — and fluent in both French and English? CMI Financial Group is looking for a driven, bilingual Senior Mortgage Underwriter to join our award-winning team and help shape the future of private lending in Canada.

About CMI Financial Group

CMI Financial Group is an award-winning leader in Canada's non-bank financial services market. With over $2 billion in lifetime fundings, we are one of Canada's fastest-growing companies and a recognized leader in private mortgage lending and investment solutions. Our four interrelated companies work seamlessly to originate, underwrite, fund, and service private mortgages end-to-end for mortgage brokers and investors.

At CMI, our culture is built on inclusivity, innovation, and collaboration — and our mission is simple: revolutionize the private mortgage market through exceptional products and service.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the SVP, Mortgage Operations, you'll play a pivotal role in evaluating and underwriting private mortgage applications while building meaningful relationships with our broker partners. This is your chance to bring your expertise to a high-impact, fast-growing organization where your bilingual skills and mortgage knowledge will be valued every day.

If you're a forward-thinking problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative, high-volume environment — we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Review, analyze, and adjudicate mortgage applications and supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy, suitability, and risk
• Follow up on issued commitments and quoted deals to ensure timely closings
• Collaborate with the Business Development, Fulfillment, and Funding teams to ensure smooth, timely mortgage completions
• Read, review, and interpret property appraisals with confidence
• Build and maintain strong, loyalty-driven relationships with assigned broker partners
• Ensure consistent, sound risk assessments while managing high volumes within pre-defined SLA timeframes
• Maintain up-to-date broker contact information within the CRM system
• Stay current on industry trends, competitor activity, and market developments
• Foster positive working relationships with colleagues, clients, and third-party contacts
• Other duties as assigned

What You Bring

Required:

• Bilingual – French and English (written and verbal) ⭐
• 3–5 years of residential mortgage underwriting experience within the broker channel, ideally in Alt-A or private lending
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Proven ability to underwrite a minimum of 15 deals per day in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both official languages
• Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat)
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and deadline-driven

Nice to Have

• Experience with CRM platforms such as Salesforce
• Background in sales, networking, or business development
• Professional certifications or bank training including AML/FINTRAC compliance

Compensation: Salary of $90,000 with an annual bonus of $10,000

This is a replacement role.

Why Join CMI?

✅ Be part of one of Canada's fastest-growing private lenders ✅ Work remotely with a dynamic, collaborative team ✅ Make a real impact in a company that values integrity, excellence, and results ✅ Be part of a workplace that celebrates diversity and inclusion

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Work from home

Work Location: Remote