A career as a Manager, Financing Solutions in the team of Commercial Banking at National Bank is to provide credit structuring, credit underwriting, risk management, and client facing support for a complex and diversified client portfolio with average loan volumes primarily greater than $10MM. This role performs credit underwriting, monitoring and adjudication on a diversified commercial banking book in the Mid-Market commercial banking space. This job allows you to have a positive impact on the organization through your full understanding of the organization's credit policies and existing credit arrangements and is still developing knowledge of specifics related to unique credit arrangements. The role has day-to-day contact with clients, partners and relationship managers & acts as a mentor/leader to the specialist team.

Your job

• Credit Underwriting - Partner with sales teams to support the branch through effective and timely credit underwriting for new and existing borrowing clients. Manage risks and day-to-day client relationships for Mid-Market commercial clients. Collaborate with the sales team to develop creative, ambitious, full-service client solutions, maximizing internal partnerships and specialists where appropriate.
• Risk Management - Apply risk mitigation skills using knowledge of credit policies and arrangements. Ensure appropriate measures and risk assessment protocols are implemented, balancing risk and reward in line with NBC’s risk appetite. Proactively manage risk with prudent lending recommendations, consistent monitoring, and due diligence to minimize operational losses. Exercise good judgment and decisive actions to meet client needs.
• Client Experience - Engage with clients daily, providing critical retention touchpoints for high-value clients. Actively determine client needs and refer them to other business partners across NBC.
• Play-to-Win Leadership - Embrace our values and lead with intention and conviction. Establish and sustain a psychologically safe and positive work environment that supports a fun, engaged, and diverse workforce. Champion change and collaboration, fostering a united NBC approach. Coach fearlessly, provide intentional feedback, and strengthen our learning culture with a growth mindset. Invest in people-first talent management through acquisition, development, engagement, and retention initiatives. Learn from failures and deliver results.

Your team

Within the commercial banking sector, the Manager, Financing Solutions reports to the Portfolio Management Manager and will be a part of the Edmonton Gateway branch. Our team stands out for its exceptional service and unwavering support to both business owners and our colleagues, ensuring a collaborative and thriving work environment. We ultimately aim to offer you maximum flexibility and quality of life. This notably means a hybrid work environment, as well as adaptable working hours.

Basic requirements

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in commerce, finance, or accounting fields and 5 years of experience
• Knowledge of functions of risk management, banking, business lending
• Experience in commercial credit underwriting across a broad range of industries with directly leadership & coaching experience.

Skills

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