What’s the best thing about working at Fisgard? Easy. The people.
Working at Fisgard
We search for talented people who are curious, creative, diverse, and driven by the purpose of our work and energized by the joy we get creating solutions for our clients. Whether you’re in lending, investment, marketing, accounting or other roles, our people bring relentless passion, fast learning and a culture of innovation to every aspect of their work.
Find your perfect fit below in our list of open opportunities.
Our Core Values
Win-Win!
Emphasis on seeking mutually worthwhile outcomes for all stakeholders; employees, investors, mortgage professionals, borrowers, and our communities.
Confidence
Trust in oneself, our team, and our organization. This means believing in our abilities to surmount challenges and attain success. It involves having faith in our skills, being decisive in our actions, and preserving a positive outlook.
Teamwork
Valuing synergy, collaboration, and communication among individuals and teams to build an inclusive environment where everyone contributes to collective success.
Respect
Treating others with fairness, empathy, and consideration, regardless of differences in background, perspective, or position. After 30 years we have, and will continue to, create an atmosphere of trust, appreciation, and mutual understanding.
Seriously Fun
We believe in maintaining professionalism whilst keeping our workspace energetic, positive, and enjoyable. Encouraging innovation and creativity, we strive to create an environment where work doesn’t feel like a chore – instead it’s engaging, fulfilling, and sprinkled with a touch of fun and lots of laughter.
Benefits & Perks
Paid Vacation
Rest, recharge, and explore. We believe that time off is essential for maintaining enthusiasm in your career. We offer generous paid vacation time for you to enjoy life’s adventures without any work obligations on your mind.
Health & Wellness Spending Accounts
Enjoy the flexibility of Health and Wellness Spending Accounts, allowing you to allocate funds to the services that are most important to you and your family —be it mental health support, fitness memberships, or alternative health practices we want to invest in whatever is most valuable to you.
RRSP/TFSA Matching
Saving for the future is important, and a little boost can go a long way. To support your financial future, we offer matching contributions for your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) or your Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), helping you build your nest egg faster.
Hybrid-Work Options
We acknowledge the changing landscape of the workplace. That’s why we offer hybrid work options to provide you with the balance between collaborative office environments and the comfort of working from home, enabling you to integrate work-life balance seamlessly.
Continuous Learning & Development
We are committed to the lifelong learning of our team members. We believe that personal growth extends beyond professional requirements. Our unique educational reimbursement program allows you to explore courses of your interest—even if they aren’t related to your current position. Want to learn a new language, master pottery, or become a certified yoga instructor? Go ahead, it’s on us.
Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment
At Fisgard Asset Management, we believe that diversity and inclusion are intrinsic to our growth, innovation, and overall success. We are fully committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment where all our employees are valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
Beyond the walls of our organization, we also prioritize providing an accessible experience for potential employees. We understand the diverse abilities of our candidates and are ready to accommodate any requests during the recruitment process.
We are invested in creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where every employee can bring their authentic self to work each day. We are actively addressing issues of systemic bias and inequity, with a steadfast commitment to incorporate diverse perspectives in all we do. Our goal is to ensure that every individual feels valued, heard, and has equal opportunities to succeed.
As part of our unwavering dedication, we also strive to offer an accessible experience to all candidates, regardless of their abilities. We understand that talent pools are diverse, and we encourage all candidates to reach out if accommodation is needed during the recruitment process.
Current Open Opportunities
Senior Residential Mortgage Underwriter
Position Title: Senior Residential Mortgage Underwriter
Location: Victoria, BC Canada
Duration: Full-time
Salary Range: $70,000-$75,000/year plus Bonuses, and Benefit Package
Application Deadline: September 27th, 2024Position Summary
The successful candidate will be tasked with the underwriting and shared management of a residential mortgage investment portfolio. Our underwriters take ownership of their portfolios and, with the help of the team, oversee each mortgage from cradle to grave; including servicing renewal or maturity.
Your key primary duties will involve underwriting; evaluation and mitigation of deal risks including the approval of loan applications submitted by mortgage brokers. Our business depends on strong relationships with our broker partners, as such you will cultivate robust relationships with these brokers to support our objectives in volume, asset integrity, customer service, and profitability. You will ensure that all conducted activities comply with our established guidelines, methodologies, and regulatory obligations.
Being an experienced mortgage professional, we will ask the new (to us) underwriter to contribute to meaningful projects in areas like guideline/products enhancements, industry and market data analysis, operational improvements, or other areas to help Fisgard be the best it can be.
Responsibilities
- Accept new mortgage investment applications
- Analyze and determine if applications meet Fisgard criteria
- Approve or decline applications
- Input accurate deal information in our mortgage investment software system
- Determine interest rates and fees to be charged
- Ensure loan terms and closing documentation meets the Fisgard standard
- Negotiate renewals
- Communicate directly with mortgage brokers
- Always promote the company and its products
- Develop an in-depth understanding of borrower needs
- Maintain the mortgage investments database
- Identify new business opportunities to raise additional capital and/or increase revenue
- Foster and develop the Fisgard Values
- Build effective working relationships internally and externally
- Freely provide coaching, training, and expertise
Requirements
- 5 to 10 years’ experience as a Mortgage Broker or Mortgage Underwriter
- Alternative mortgage market experience
- A provincial mortgage broker license
- Networking, client acquisition and interpersonal skills
- Practical skills and knowledge of sales and client relationship techniques
- Knowledge of competitive offerings, market trends, economic conditions, and the regulatory environment
- Ability to maintain a high standard of quality and efficiency
- Commitment to excellence and attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills & client service skills
Why Fisgard
- Competitive salary with attractive variable compensation opportunities
- Health and Wellness Benefits Coverage
- Short and Long-Term Disability Plan
- RRSP Matching
- On-site gym
- Company & Community events and activities (did we mention it’s a fun place to work?)
- Collaborative work environment with a focus on solving issues, innovation, and growth
- A commitment to your professional development and continuous learning
- A positive working atmosphere
- We share your values
Application Process
Please send a cover letter and resume with “Residential Mortgage Underwriter” in the subject line to careers@fisgard.com or apply online below.
Senior Residential Mortgage Underwriter (Remote – AB or ON)
Position Title: Senior Residential Mortgage Underwriter – Remote
Location: Remote (Alberta on Ontario)
Duration: Full-time
Salary Range: $70,000-$75,000/year plus Bonuses, and Benefit Package
Application Deadline: September 27th, 2024Position Summary
The successful candidate will be tasked with the underwriting and shared management of a residential mortgage investment portfolio. Our underwriters take ownership of their portfolios and, with the help of the team, oversee each mortgage from cradle to grave; including servicing renewal or maturity.
Your key primary duties will involve underwriting; evaluation and mitigation of deal risks including the approval of loan applications submitted by mortgage brokers. Our business depends on strong relationships with our broker partners, as such you will cultivate robust relationships with these brokers to support our objectives in volume, asset integrity, customer service, and profitability. You will ensure that all conducted activities comply with our established guidelines, methodologies, and regulatory obligations.
Being an experienced mortgage professional, we will ask the new (to us) underwriter to contribute to meaningful projects in areas like guideline/products enhancements, industry and market data analysis, operational improvements, or other areas to help Fisgard be the best it can be.
Responsibilities
- Accept new mortgage investment applications
- Analyze and determine if applications meet Fisgard criteria
- Approve or decline applications
- Input accurate deal information in our mortgage investment software system
- Determine interest rates and fees to be charged
- Ensure loan terms and closing documentation meets the Fisgard standard
- Negotiate renewals
- Communicate directly with mortgage brokers
- Always promote the company and its products
- Develop an in-depth understanding of borrower needs
- Maintain the mortgage investments database
- Identify new business opportunities to raise additional capital and/or increase revenue
- Foster and develop the Fisgard Values
- Build effective working relationships internally and externally
- Freely provide coaching, training, and expertise
Requirements
- 5 to 10 years’ experience as a Mortgage Broker or Mortgage Underwriter
- Alternative mortgage market experience
- A provincial mortgage broker license
- Networking, client acquisition and interpersonal skills
- Practical skills and knowledge of sales and client relationship techniques
- Knowledge of competitive offerings, market trends, economic conditions, and the regulatory environment
- Ability to maintain a high standard of quality and efficiency
- Commitment to excellence and attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills & client service skills
Why Fisgard
- Competitive salary with attractive variable compensation opportunities
- Health and Wellness Benefits Coverage
- Short and Long-Term Disability Plan
- RRSP Matching
- On-site gym
- Company & Community events and activities (did we mention it’s a fun place to work?)
- Collaborative work environment with a focus on solving issues, innovation, and growth
- A commitment to your professional development and continuous learning
- A positive working atmosphere
- We share your values
Application Process
Please send a cover letter and resume with “Residential Mortgage Underwriter – Remote” in the subject line to careers@fisgard.com or apply online below.
Get to Know Us
For 30 years and counting, we’ve proudly taken care of our growing family of investors and our mortgage broker partners, guided by our commitment to security and stability.