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This role is ideal for a seasoned mortgage funding professional who combines in-depth knowledge of the closing process with proven leadership skills and a commitment to protecting the Bank through strong pre-funding controls.\nAs the Manager, Funding, you will lead a team of Funding Associates and a Quality Assurance Associate who serve as the central point of contact for solicitors and notaries through closing. You'll ensure good order reviews are completed efficiently and accurately before funds are released, act as the subject matter expert for funding policies, procedures and systems, and work closely with Credit, Sales, Servicing and Compliance to keep closings on schedule while delivering a best-in-class experience for brokers and clients.\nThe Team You’ve Been Looking For\nAs a wholly owned subsidiary of AMA, we share a proud legacy of service and a commitment to doing the right thing for our customers, our communities, and each other. At Bridgewater Bank, you’ll be part of a nimble, forward-thinking organization where your ideas matter, your contributions are valued, and your growth is encouraged. We’re driven to make a positive impact and our close-knit culture values flexibility, innovation, and genuine connection. As part of the Bridgewater team, you’ll enjoy:\nCompetitive salary and flexible benefits\nEmployer-paid retirement savings program\nEmployee-exclusive discounts on travel, insurance, memberships, and more\nFree travel medical insurance for you and your immediate family\nOngoing professional development\nFlexible work models that make sense for your lifestyle\nWho You Are\nYou’re a professional, engaging leader with proven experience leading and coaching a team and providing performance management.\nYou strive to promote innovation, build rapport, and motivate staff for continual improvement.\nYou’re a great communicator who builds trust across teams, uses sound judgment, works hard, acts ethically, and takes responsibility for your own actions.\nYou work best in a culture where employees are treated like members of the family…because it makes sense.\nYou’re a natural at building great relationships and providing savvy advice and value-added recommendations.\nYou understand the importance of role modeling the organization’s values, being professional and being an effective leader day-in and day-out.\nHow You’ll Make an Impact\nLead and Develop a High-Performing TeamManage and supervise the day-to-day activities of the Funding Associates and Quality Assurance Associate.\nLead all components of people management, including hiring, onboarding, target setting, performance reviews, and resource planning.\nSet clear performance expectations, provide regular feedback and recognition, and hold team members accountable for results.\nCoach, mentor, and provide ongoing training based on each employee’s needs, including career development and succession planning.\nFacilitate regular team meetings and one-on-ones to keep employees informed and promote a collaborative environment with open and honest communication.\nChampion Bridgewater Bank’s culture to enhance employee engagement, recruitment, and retention.\n\nEnsure Funding Quality and Good OrderTake ownership and accountability for the funding of the mortgage commitment and its successful end-to-end execution through closing.\nEnsure the Funding team confirms all broker conditions have been resolved by the Underwriter/Associate prior to funding.\nEnsure the Funding team completes good order file reviews and resolves 100% of solicitor/notary funding conditions before funds are released.\nAct as the subject matter expert for funding policies, procedures, and systems, and support the team in applying them consistently.\nEvaluate and escalate complex funding issues that fall outside policy, process, or procedural guidelines, balancing the client’s needs with the protection of the Bank’s interests.\nIdentify file quality gaps found through funding and post-funding reviews, communicate them to the Credit team, and escalate trends to the Director, National Credit.\n\nDrive Operational ExcellenceManage the funding queue and closing pipeline to ensure deals are instructed and close as scheduled and SLAs and service standards are achieved.\nManage the post-funding Final Documentation process, ensuring documentation is received and necessary follow-up is performed.\nReview funding reports and drive the team to achieve Key Performance Indicator targets.\nIdentify and recommend process improvements and efficiencies, collaborating with other departments when implementing changes to operations, products, and other initiatives.\nMonitor industry market rates and stay current on emerging trends, developments, tools, and techniques.\n\nEnhance Partner and Client ExperienceLead the Funding team as the single point of contact for solicitors and notaries through closing, delivering in-depth knowledge and expertise as well as systems and application support.\nAct as an advocate for the client and broker experience, identifying opportunities for efficiency through effective listening, probing, and clarifying.\nResolve escalated funding issues with brokers, solicitors/notaries, and Business Development Managers, and provide practical solutions to keep closings on schedule.\n\n Protect the Bank from Fraud and Third-Party RiskEnsure Funding Associates recognize and escalate red flags, including irregular payout or trust instructions, inconsistent documentation, and potential misappropriation of funds.\nPrepare or support requests to add individuals to the Do Not Use (DNU) list for review and approval by the Director, National Credit, and ensure approved additions are communicated to and applied by the team.\n\nWhat You Bring to the Table\nYou have 5+ years of mortgage funding experience; alternative lending expertise is an asset.\nYou bring leadership experience coaching, training, and developing a team, with a genuine interest in supporting a high-performing Funding team.\nYou have a strong understanding of the end-to-end mortgage lifecycle, from approval through funding and post-funding.\nYou have advanced knowledge of mortgage funding and closing processes, solicitor/notary requirements, and OSFI B-20 guidelines.\nYou can interpret solicitor/notary instructions, land titles, purchase contracts, payout statements, appraisal reports, and credit bureaus, and identify inconsistencies.\nYou have strong awareness of mortgage fraud red flags and understand AML and ATF requirements.\nYou can define problems, establish facts, collect data, and draw valid conclusions, making sound daily decisions on whether files are in good order to fund.\nYou have a high sense of urgency, strong organizational and multi-tasking skills, and thrive in a high-pressure environment with SLA and closing deadlines.\nYou communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with internal partners, brokers, solicitors, and notaries.\nYou are a positive team player with effective people skills and the ability to lead a diverse team.\nYou are comfortable using mortgage platforms such as Fundmore and Wealthview, and Microsoft Office 365, including Word and Excel.\nYou have a degree in Business/Commerce (preferred).\nBelonging Matters Here \nBridgewater Bank is committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and accessible environment. 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