Attendance
On-Site
Job number
31687
Category
Senior Professional
Status: Permanent
State
Alberta
Type of Contract
Permanent
Country
Canada
Schedule: Full-Time
Full Time / Part Time?
Full-Time
Posting date
17-Mar-2026
Area(s) of interest: Advisory services, Commercial banking
Location(s): Calgary
A career as a Director, Real Estate Financing within the Commercial & Private Banking 1859 sector means acting as a senior individual contributor and strategic expert supporting the Bank's most sophisticated real estate clients across complex construction, interim, and long term financing needs. This role has a direct impact on portfolio quality, revenue growth, and market positioning.
Your Role - Originate, structure, and lead large scale and complex real estate financing transactions, including non standard structures and elevated risk profiles.
- Act as a trusted strategic advisor to top tier real estate developers, investors, and owners, supporting long term financing and capital strategies.
- Drive market level business development, identifying new opportunities and strengthening the Bank's presence within the real estate ecosystem.
- Maintain full accountability for a significant, high value portfolio, including credit underwriting, annual reviews, and long term risk management.
- Exercise senior credit judgment, including deal structuring, covenant design, and negotiations with internal credit partners.
- Identify and proactively manage sector specific risks, including market cycles, asset performance, sponsor strength, and structural complexity.
- Act as a reference point and mentor for Directors and Portfolio Managers on complex transactions and best practices.
- Contribute to strategic initiatives and continuous improvement at the platform level, in collaboration with senior leaders across Canada.
Your Team Within the Commercial & Private Banking 1859 sector, you are part of the national Real Estate Financing team and report to senior leadership. This role is dedicated to serving the Calgary market, while working in close collaboration with internal partners and stakeholders across Canada
Prerequisites - Bachelor's degree and/or Master's degree in a related field.
- Minimum of 8-10+ years of experience in real estate financing, commercial banking, or structured finance.
- Proven experience with large, complex real estate transactions.
- Strong business development, negotiation, and strategic advisory capabilities.
- Deep knowledge of real estate banking products, credit structuring, and risk management.
- Ability to operate with high autonomy and influence senior stakeholders.
Languages: English
Skills
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Communication Emotional Intelligence Teamwork Accountability Client-focused Learning Agility Listening
Your benefits 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.
Health and wellness program, including many options
Flexible group insurance
Generous pension plan
Employee Share Ownership Plan
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Preferential banking services
Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
Telemedicine service
Virtual sleep clinic
These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.
Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees' ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.
We're putting people first We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.
We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?
Come live your ambitions with us!
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