Individual Responsibilities
• Review lending applications secured by insurance and wealth assets; exercise delegated lending authority to approve or decline applications.
• Provide clear, well supported rationale for underwriting decisions.
• Review and analyze loan applications and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with policies, guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain credit portfolio quality within established risk appetite and regulatory standards, minimizing loan losses through sound adjudication.
• Collaborate with internal partners to strengthen risk practices and recommend structural enhancements to protect the companys position in the event of default.
• Escalate credit applications exceeding delegated limits to the appropriate approval authority.
• Drive continuous improvement in origination and adjudication quality and support a strong risk based culture.
Soft Skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and influence outcomes
• Excellent communication skills and professionalism.
• High level of self-motivation, urgency, and ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:
1. Minimum 5+ years of experience in commercial banking or lending.
2. Strong understanding of the financial services industry.
3. Bilingualism - French and English (fluent speaking, writing, and reading)
Nice-To-Have Skills:
1. Experience working with ultra high net worth clients.
2. Experience exercising lending authority or working in credit risk.
Education:
• Bachelors degree in Business, Commerce, Economics, or Finance.
