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CMLS

Technology-enabled mortgage lending and capital solutions

Broker Relationship Manager - Alternative Lending, Aveo Channel

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Calgary, AB, Canada+1 moreMore locations: Edmonton, AB, Canada
Hybrid
Finance & BankingRetail & Commercial Banking

About the job

Requirements
  • Three years of experience in residential mortgage underwriting, ideally in alternative lending.
  • Ability to build networks through first-contact calls and frequent outreach to make the CMLS Aveo channel a preferred choice for regional alternative deals.
  • Ability to leverage existing relationships in Alberta corridors to drive high-volume originations and position CMLS as a preferred lender.
  • Ability to manage broker expectations and deliver difficult credit decisions with professional tact.
  • Knowledge of real estate market trends and the competitive landscape in Alberta, including a practical understanding of peer-lender offerings.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable access to a vehicle.
Responsibilities
  • Scale the AVEO portfolio across Alberta by identifying new broker partnerships and maintaining a consistent, professional presence in the market.
  • Review and verify complex credit documentation to adjudicate mortgage applications within delegated authority and ensure files align with lending guidelines.
  • Partner with brokers to structure files and provide guidance on policy interpretation to help position alternative deals for successful funding.
  • Provide technical training to the broker network to improve the accuracy and efficiency of applications and regional look-to-book ratios.
  • Oversee mortgage commitment issuance and review supporting documentation to ensure files meet AML/ATF compliance and internal risk standards.
  • Represent the AVEO channel at industry events and regional meetings, and monitor market trends and competitor activity to position lending solutions.
Desired Qualifications
  • Business development experience on the lender or broker side.
  • Possession of a Mortgage Broker or Mortgage Agent license.
  • Fluency in multiple languages.

About the company

CMLS provides capital solutions for property owners, developers, and real estate investors in Canada, offering mortgage financing and related services through a technology-enabled lending platform and managing over $38 billion in assets under administration. It underwrites, funds, and administers mortgage loans for banks, investment managers, insurers, and pension funds. It differentiates itself through scale, strong ties with major Canadian financial institutions, and a people-first, team-empowered culture within a technology-driven lending environment. Its goal is to build the Canadian mortgage ecosystem of the future by delivering practical, scalable mortgage solutions and supporting the success of its clients and its team.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Vancouver, Canada

Founded

1974

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What believers are saying

  • Nesto’s June 2026 CAD 302 million Series E funds AI-driven mortgage workflow upgrades.
  • Maple’s October 2025 investment through CMLS expands alternative lending distribution across Canada.
  • CMLS’s March 2026 portfolio report showed mortgage assets rising to $257 million.

What critics are saying

  • Integration into nesto makes CMLS’s standalone identity vanish if broker retention slips in 2026.
  • CMLS litigated a $10 million Ashcroft mortgage in 2026, exposing credit and enforcement risk.
  • Alternative lenders face tighter spreads and broker churn; Maple’s 2025 partnership intensifies competition.

What makes CMLS unique

  • CMLS built a nationwide broker network and commercial mortgage franchise before nesto’s 2024 acquisition.
  • CMLS still operates alongside nesto and Intellifi, preserving lender and broker relationships.
  • CMLS’s 2026 court victories show strong collateral enforcement discipline in stressed loans.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
  • Mental Health Support
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Training Programs

Company News

Canadian Business Journal
Oct 18th, 2025
Maple Financial Gains Investment from Nesto

Maple Financial, a leading alternative mortgage lender in Canada, announced a strategic equity investment from Nesto Group via its subsidiary CMLS. This partnership aims to enhance product development, expand distribution, and improve services for mortgage brokers across Canada. By leveraging Nesto's digital platform and CMLS's capabilities, Maple seeks to innovate in alternative lending and deliver superior Broker Relationship Management services.

BetaKit
Jun 21st, 2024
Nesto acquires mortgage-lending giant CMLS Group

Nesto acquires mortgage-lending giant CMLS Group.

BetaKit
Jun 21st, 2024
Nesto Acquires CMLS Group, $60B Mortgages

Montréal-based online mortgage lender Nesto has acquired Vancouver-based CMLS Group, the third-largest mortgage finance company in Canada, for an undisclosed amount. The combined entity will have over 1,000 employees across 10 offices and more than $60 billion in mortgages under administration. The deal was supported by investments from Diagram Ventures, Portage, NAventures, IGM Financial, BMO Capital Partners, Fonds de solidarité FTQ, and Fondaction. CMLS shareholders will have an equity stake in the combined entity.

Yahoo Finance
Jun 21st, 2024
nesto Acquires CMLS Group to Build Canada's Mortgage Ecosystem of the Future

nesto and CMLS Group join forces to build the Canadian Mortgage Ecosystem of the future

The Globe and Mail
Jun 21st, 2024
Nesto buys Canada's third-largest non-bank mortgage lender

CMLS first launched in 1974 with an office in Vancouver.