Finance Manager - Bank H/F

National Bank is experiencing significant growth across Western Canada, creating exciting opportunities for ambitious banking professionals to help shape the future of our Commercial Banking business. As we continue to expand our presence, we are looking for several Manager, Financing Solutions professionals to support our growing client base and strengthen our market leadership.
In this role, you will play a pivotal part in delivering financing expertise to a diverse portfolio of commercial clients while partnering closely with relationship managers to drive business growth. You will be responsible for underwriting and structuring complex credit solutions, managing risk, and supporting strategic client conversations across a broad range of industries within the Upper Mid-Market Commercial Banking segment. Perform high-quality credit analyses in accordance with the standards established by the Credit Centre, and make recommendations.
Structure credit applications by mitigating risks and developing financing scenarios that meet client needs and match the Bank's risk criteria.
Participate in determining client financing needs in collaboration with the Commercial Account Managers and the Director of Financing Solutions.
Negotiate credit terms and conditions with the Credit Risk Management as needed and confirm the availability of financing for the Commercial Account Manager.
Obtain comments from the Account Managers on the preliminary versions of credit applications, adjust them as needed, then present them to the Director, Financing Solutions before they are forwarded to the Credit Risk Management to ensure they meet the Bank's requirements for overall client risk profile.
Produce documents and update client files in collaboration with account representatives and the Credit Risk Management to ensure credit applications are processed efficiently.
Act as a resource person for your team in handling credit matters and assist, as needed, in addressing team members' skills development in this area.
Identify the risks inherent to sector activities.

Within the Commercial Banking sector, the Manager, Financing Solutions reports to the Director, Financing Solutions and will be a part of the Nanaimo office. We ultimately aim to offer you flexibility and quality of life. Hold a bachelor’s degree in commerce, finance, business or accounting fields and 2+ years of experience
Knowledge of functions of risk management, banking, business lending
Experience in commercial credit
In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:

• Flexible group insurance
• Generous pension plan
• Employee and family assistance program
• Preferential banking services
• Involvement in community initiatives
• Virtual sleep clinic

Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.
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