At CWB , we strive to build value for the people who choose us every day: our people, our clients and our investors.
We do this by:
Putting people first and building relationships with intentionSeeking out and embracing new ideasBelieving that how we do things is as important as what we doRoles Specifications
Location: Edmonton Main Banking Centre
Put a new spin on your banking career
Our core focus is to become the best full-service bank for business owners in Canada. How do we do this? By delivering a proactive client experience through highly personalized service, specialized expertise, and customized solutions. And we do all this with an unrivalled sense of urgency that our clients love about us.
The Opportunity
Commercial Portfolio Management >$10MM - Mid Market
Provides 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. The role holder will have 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 and partners relationship managers & acts as a mentor/leader to specialist team.
Areas of focus
Credit underwriting. Risk management. Client experience.
Credit underwriting.
As an expert credit underwriter, you will partner with sales teams to support the branch through effective and timely credit underwriting for new and existing borrowing clients. You will manage risks and day-to-day client relationships for Mid Market commercial clients. Directly working with the sales team to develop creative, and ambitious, full-service client solutions, while maximising internal partnerships and specialists where appropriate.Risk management.
Use knowledge of credit policies & arrangements to apply risk mitigation skills to ensure appropriate measures are put into place and risk assessment protocols and structures are implemented, while balancing risk and reward in line with CWB's risk appetite. Proactively manage risk with prudent lending recommendations, including appropriate & consistent monitoring & due diligence, minimizing operational losses. Exercises good judgement & decisive actions when meeting the needs of clients.Client experience.
Connects with clients daily & provides critical retention touch points for high value clients, actively determining needs & referring clients to other business partners across CWB Financial Group.Play-to-win leadership.
Embrace our values. Lead with intention & conviction. Establish & sustain a psychologically safe & positive work environment that supports a fun, engaged, and strong diverse workforce. Champion change. Champion collaboration & an united CWB approach. Coach fearlessly. Intentionally feed
forward . Strengthen our learning culture with a growth mindset. Invest in people first talent management through acquisition, development, engagement & retention initiatives. Grow from failures. Deliver results.Core know-how & experience requirements
A Bachelor's Degree in commerce, finance, or accounting fields (or equivalent experience) with demonstrated & proven abilities (approx. 6 years experience) within functions of risk management, banking, business lending, including significant direct experience with commercial credit underwriting across a broad range of industries with directly leadership & coaching experience.
Why work with us?
Your success is our obsession! And our award-winning culture & benefits back it up.
Proudly recognized by Great Place to Work® in 2023 as one of Canada's top 50 Best Workplaces & recipient of Waterstone Human Capital's Most Admired Corporate Culture 2023.
Wellness matters
. We offer an award-winning benefits package that includes:
Hybrid work environmentsEveryday flexibilityGenerous company-funded health coverageHealth care spending accountA flexible wellness programgenerous time-away options to unplug, rest & recoverCareer development.
We commit to our employees' development and help them reach their professional goals with:
Organization wide coaching servicesMentorshipEducation support & training programsBring your whole self to work.
Inclusion is a journey requiring practice & experience to result in a powerful outcome. Your perspective matters & voice will be heard. Find community within the CWB family in our employee represented groups.
As an equitable employer, CWB Financial Group is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment where a diverse workforce thrives. You are welcomed and encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Dignity, respect and equality are non-negotiables. If you require accommodation during any part of the recruitment or selection process, please reach out.
Closing Date:
* Position closes at 12:01am on the close date identified below.12/6/2024