Mortgage Broker (Independent Contract)

BUILD SOMETHING PEOPLE LOVE

Wealthsimple's mission is to help everyone achieve financial freedom – by making financial services simple, transparent, and low-cost. We're Canada's largest fintech, trusted by over 3 million clients with more than $100 billion in assets. We move fast, we own our work, and we care deeply about the people using our products. If that sounds like you, keep reading.

We're proud of what we've built — and we're just getting started. Read our Culture Manual https://www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/culture and learn more about how we work https://www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/careers.

Important NOTE: We are hiring mortgage brokers on an independent contractor basis.

This role will remain open until May 15, 2026. All qualified candidates will be contacted directly by the hiring leader.

This role does not qualify for the benefits listed under the "Why Wealthsimple?" section below.

About the role

Reporting to Wealthsimple’s Principal Broker, the selected mortgage broker will be responsible for connecting clients with mortgage solutions and driving business growth. No pre-existing book of business is required. Our ideal hire has a builder mindset, is detail-oriented, action-oriented, and proactive. They own their role and continuously help identify ways to improve processes and controls while mitigating risk. It is essential that this person manages time well, keeps on top of deliverables, and has the potential to grow with us. Must be a licensed mortgage broker in at least 1 Canadian province. Experience in lending products or other sales functions is a strong plus.

In this role you'll have the opportunity to:

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing expert advice, and guiding clients through the mortgage process.

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, leveraging their industry knowledge.

• Partner with Wealthsimple's legal, compliance, product, and marketing teams to ensure all activities align with regulatory requirements and company objectives.

• Stay informed about regulatory developments, industry trends, and emerging risks.

• Track and analyze their sales performance, identifying areas for improvement and growth.

What you'll bring:

• Mortgage Guru: They love being a mortgage broker. Guiding clients through their mortgage journey is their passion and they always put client experience first.  

• Problem-solving: If something seems off, they want to figure out what’s going on; they enjoy navigating uncertainty, bringing clarity to ambiguity, and don’t wait for a playbook to be written.

• Proactive Action Oriented: They act without being told what to do, taking full ownership of work and proactively seeking help and input when needed to provide well-supported solutions.

• Efficiency: They can produce significant output with minimum wasted effort; they find the path of least resistance to problem definition, solution, and execution.

• Strong written and verbal communication: Speaks plainly and truthfully. Communicates complex ideas in a simple and easy-to-understand way for any audience.

• Honesty/integrity: Doesn't cut corners; does what is right, not what is politically expedient.

• Relevant experience: Demonstrated success in a commission-based sales role, preferably within the mortgage industry.

Compensation

• This is a commission-based role, offering substantial earning potential. Details of the commission structure will be discussed during the interview process.

Important NOTE: We are hiring mortgage brokers on an independent contractor basis.

This role will remain open until May 15, 2026. All qualified candidates will be contacted directly by the hiring leader.

This role does not qualify for the benefits listed under the "Why Wealthsimple?" section below.

WHY WEALTHSIMPLE?

🌸 Top-tier health benefits and life insurance

📈 Long-term group savings with employer match, through Wealthsimple for Business

🌴 20 vacation days, 4 wellness days, and unlimited sick and mental health days per year

✈️ 90 days away: work outside Canada for up to 90 days per year

👥 Employee resource groups, including Rainbow (2SLGBTQ), Women of WS, and Black at WS

🌎 We are a hybrid team with over 1,500 employees across North America. The people are one of the best parts of working here: you'll collaborate with incredibly talented, curious, and driven teammates who are deeply committed to doing great work.

ICYMI

Technology & Innovation at Wealthsimple: We move quickly and build thoughtfully. That means we're always looking for better ways to work — whether that's new tools, AI, or rethinking how we approach a problem. We don't expect you to have all the answers, but we do expect curiosity and a willingness to evolve alongside the products we're building.

Inclusion Statement: We're building products for a diverse world, and we need a diverse team to do it well. We strongly encourage applications from everyone, regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.

Accessibility Statement: We're committed to an accessible hiring experience. If you need any accommodations throughout the interview process, please let us know — we'll work with you to make sure you have what you need. We also welcome any feedback on how we can better accommodate candidates with accessibility needs.

AI in Hiring: We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our team but don't replace human judgment – all final hiring decisions are made by people. If you have questions about how your data is used, reach out to us.