Quality Assurance & Risk Analyst

at  Canada Guaranty

OVERVIEW

Canada Guaranty is currently seeking a Quality Assurance and Risk Analyst to join our Risk Management team.
The Quality Assurance and Risk Analyst is responsible for the delivery of Canada Guaranty’s underwriting audits (internal and external) and the management of the company’s compliance policies and oversight practices. Working in a customer-centric environment, the ideal candidate must have effective communication and problem-solving skills, demonstrate professionalism, and exhibit a passion for delivering superior customer service.
At Canada Guaranty, our performance-driven culture is built on successful teamwork. If you are a proven team player with a track record of strong performance, we want to hear from you!

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & KEY COMPETENCIES

• University degree or college diploma.
• 5+ years’ experience in audit or underwriting.
• Extensive knowledge of mortgage lending and mortgage insurance industries.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to create and deliver effective presentations and reports for audiences at all levels, including Executives and the Board.
• Demonstrate a high level of investigative and analytical skills.
• Exhibit a risk-based approach to problem-solving and decision-making that considers the proactive management of risk, related to Risk Management and Underwriting execution.
• Prioritize work in an organized manner and manage time to accomplish a wide variety of tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Demonstrate exemplary attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable Canada Guaranty guidelines and policies, as well as governance models and best practices, together with a working knowledge of control frameworks.
• Exhibit passion for, and commitment to, superior customer service and quality improvement.
• Bilingualism is an asset.
  NOTE: Canada Guaranty is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees feel valued and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that is representative of the communities we operate in and serve. If you require accommodation for the recruitment/interview process due to a disability (which may be invisible or visible, temporary or permanent), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
  We appreciate your interest in this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

• Perform internal underwriting audits to ensure compliance with guidelines and processes.
• Perform external quality assurance reviews of lending partners.
• Perform internal system audit reviews to ensure the system is operating as intended.
• Collect and analyze trends and information for reports and documentation.
• Share audit insights with Executive and Audit Committees, as necessary.
• Actively demonstrate support for quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist in developing and building strategic lender relationships and inform management of any business trends that may impact customer relationships.
• Develop strategic relationships with counterparts throughout the Canada Guaranty organization to understand the scope and implications of new products, guidelines, programs, policies, and procedures.