VP/SVP, Lending Operations - CanWise Financial
Core
Build, launch, and operate a lending operations function for a Canadian mortgage lender, owning end-to-end underwriting and servicing operations.
Role type
VP/SVP, Lending Operations (Mortgage)
Builds
End-to-end lending operations, underwriting and servicing infrastructure, and operational teams for a mortgage lender.
Domain
Financial Services / Mortgage Lending
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Lending operations leadership, Mortgage underwriting and servicing, Operating model design, Lending technology implementation, Team building and leadership, Canadian mortgage regulatory compliance, FINTRAC/AML and KYC compliance, Funder relationship management, Default management, P&L management
Preferred skills
Fintech experience, Private-equity-backed environment experience, Graduate-level education, Professional designations
Technologies
Lending technology platforms, Workflow management systems, Operational reporting tools
Responsibilities
Build and lead the end-to-end lending operations function, Develop and own underwriting and servicing policies and workflows, Evaluate and implement lending technology platforms, Define organizational structure and capabilities, Recruit and lead high-performing operational teams, Establish operational infrastructure for provincial licensing and regulatory requirements, Own compliance and risk controls including FINTRAC/AML and KYC, Manage relationships with funders and lending partners, Build default-management capabilities, Establish KPIs and reporting frameworks, Drive continuous improvement initiatives, Maintain accountability for operational P&L, Partner with cross-functional stakeholders, Provide executive-level reporting on operational performance