Description
Making home ownership dreams come true!
Optimum Mortgage, a National Bank of Canada company, is an Alt-A lender providing personalized borrowing solutions to meet our clients’ needs. We offer flexible alternative mortgage solutions, for clients who may not fit within traditional guidelines, including those who are self employed, commissioned, or with bruised credit.
The Manager, Mortgage Documentation draws on their expertise in mortgage fulfillment processes, documentation review, and operational excellence to lead and mentor a team of mortgage documentation officers. This position is accountable for managing mortgage documentation volume, accuracy, compliance, and timely file completion for conventional Alt-A mortgages, supporting a seamless experience for our broker network and our borrowers.
This key hands on leadership role is responsible for exceeding service level agreements and expected turnaround times. The role requires autonomy and authority to make decisions within scope, ensuring high quality mortgage documentation review and fraud prevention that supports funding readiness. Communication and collaboration are essential to achieving the strategic business objectives of Optimum Mortgage and delivering on our brand values.
Location 1 | Edmonton, AB
Location 2 | 100% Remote for the right candidate
Your role:
Mortgage Documentation Expertise. Fulfillment Process Excellence. Risk Management. Compliance. Customer Service. Coach & Mentor.
- Lead a high performing team responsible for prioritizing workloads, reviewing and validating supporting documents for residential mortgage financing-including income verification, down payment sources, appraisals, bank statements, credit reports, and more.
- Oversee vacation scheduling and manage absences by implementing effective coverage plans to maintain service continuity.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver an exceptional customer experience and demonstrate a shared sense of urgency.
- Support team members on regional and pod based strategies aimed at achieving departmental funding targets.
- Coach, develop, and performance manage (where applicable) a team of 5-7 Mortgage Documentation Officers and Senior Officers.
- Strengthen fraud prevention practices related to mortgage fulfillment and documentation, ensuring accuracy and risk mitigation.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying and implementing process enhancements, tools, and strategies to increase documentation accuracy, reduce defects, and streamline fulfillment workflows.
Your Team:
As part of a client focused team, you will play a key role in delivering an exceptional service experience to our external partners while supporting a culture where employees feel empowered, engaged, and equipped to succeed. With access to the support, training, and resources you need to grow, you’ll make a meaningful impact while advancing your career. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Mortgage Documentation & Funding, you’ll join a dynamic group of leaders committed to excellence in both client experience and employee development.
Requirements:
- Diploma in business or comparable experience working within an Alt‑A lending environment.
- Minimum 5 years of financial services experience, including 2 years of leadership experience with a demonstrated history of exceeding performance targets, plus a minimum of 3 years of direct experience in mortgage documentation, fulfillment, and/or mortgage operations.
- Proficiency with provincial and federal mortgage regulations, including AML, privacy legislation, and fraud prevention best practices.
- Working knowledge of mortgage origination systems, document management tools, Outlook, Excel, and workflow platforms used in high volume mortgage operations.
- Skilled in process improvement, decision making, and risk mitigation, with the ability to manage escalations and stakeholder expectations diplomatically.
Your benefits In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family. * Health and wellness program, including many options * Flexible group insurance * Generous pension plan * Employee Share Ownership Plan * Employee and Family Assistance Program * Preferential banking services * Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives * Telemedicine service * Virtual sleep clinic These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family. Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged. We're putting people first We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees. We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team? Come live your ambitions with us!
