Canadian Western Bank
Job title:
Sr Specialist, Commercial Portfolio Management
Company
Canadian Western Bank
Job description
At , we strive to build value for the people who choose us every day: our people, our clients and our investors. We do this by holding true to the values that guide us. We put people first and build relationships with intention. We seek out and embrace new ideas, knowing that better is always possible. We believe that how we do things is as important as what we do. And we harness the power of inclusion. Our culture is who we are and how we show up – as individuals and as a team – to accomplish our strategy.
CWB is a bank built for business owners
Canadian Western Bank (CWB) is the only full-service bank in Canada with a strategic focus to meet the unique financial needs of businesses and their owners. Our teams take a relationship-based approach to deliver a uniquely proactive client experience through highly personalized service, specialized expertise, customized solutions, and faster response times. We provide full-service business and personal banking, nation-wide specialized financing in targeted industries, comprehensive wealth management offerings, and trust services.
Our highly engaged teams operate within a client-centric, collaborative, and change-ready culture, with a core focus to achieve our vision to become the best full-service bank for business owners in Canada as we continue to transform our capabilities, united as one.
Role Specifications
Everyday flexibility. Hybrid work environments. On-site requirements. Collaborative connections.
Location: Edmonton, AB – Main Banking Centre
The Opportunity
Commercial Portfolio Management
$2MM
The senior specialist provides credit structuring, credit underwriting, risk management, and client facing support for a portfolio of diversified clients with average loan volumes greater than $2MM, within a specified geographic market. This individual contributor role partners with the sales & support teams to deliver effective solutions to our clients by analyzing financial statements of loan prospects to drive in making credit decisions, analyzing moderately complex credit, conducting due diligence, re-analyzing financial statements to bring an existing client’s credit file to up to date & represents the day-to-day contact for clients.
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 strategy and client experience through effective and timely credit underwriting for new and existing borrowing clients. You will manage risks and day-to-day client relationships for medium to large commercial clients. Directly supporting the sales team to develop creative, competitive, full-service client solutions, using internal partnerships and specialists where appropriate.
Risk management. You will apply your risk management 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.
Client experience. Acts as the key point of contact for daily interactions with clients for daily operations, account administration, & inquires as well as effective & consistent support to the deal team, ensuring the delivery of an exceptional client experience.
Core know-how & experience requirements
A Bachelor’s Degree in commerce, finance, or accounting subject areas (equivalent experience accepted) and have 3 plus years’ hands-on experience in business banking, commercial lending, financial services, etc. You have a real passion for all things credit and credit risk management that runs through your veins. Your hard work ethic and financial acuity are the main attributes to your success and it’s your desire to succeed that makes you stand out amongst your colleagues. You are highly organized, technically proficient, and have a strong desire to carry new learning forward and build a career in financial services.
The CWB way
Direction & intention are important to align. Going our way?
We go further together. Going our way?
s’ combined strengths in commercial banking, personal banking, and wealth management represent a comprehensive full-service experience, uniquely positioned to meet the complex financial needs of successful business families. Our CWB family is united, bound by principals, shared goals, strong values, and a passion for Canadian business owners. Each service offering on its own is unique and fulfilling, together, our service offerings are unparalleled. And we do it together – the CWB way.
Lifelong learner. The ongoing, voluntary, and self-motivated pursuit of knowledge. You seek out challenges, opportunities, feedback and are comfortable failing & failing forward, growing stronger with every experience to build successful momentum.
Client centric, collaborative & change ready. We invest in our culture, products, services, & processes to provide a differentiated & unrivalled client experience with every interaction We are resilient, tenacious, and determined to be every client’s primary financial partner. We thrive because we are proactive & purposeful.
Relationship builder. We go above and beyond to build deep and meaningful relationships s. A client relationship is built on trust, and credibility is earned when you invest time and thoughtful consideration, adding value through care and attention. We know just as much about our clients’ businesses as they do.
Provide practical solutions. We provide clear and sound advice on practical solutions to complex issues. We draw from our collective expertise to deliver solutions & advice tailored to our individual clients’ needs. There is no one size fits all-we have a wardrobe of options to explore. With custom solutions, & specialized knowledge, we help business owners feel confident in their financial success.
Winning aspiration. We thrive in a dynamic environment arising from diverse responsibilities, complex processes, multiple stakeholders, and shifting deadlines by utilizing effective prioritization, planning, escalation, and teamwork. We have proven to be dependable, reliable, and execute with keen determination.
Values champion. We live & champion CWB values. Represent the CWB Brand with honour and integrity, embodying our culture in a way that prioritizes collaboration and respects individuality. We’re an advocate and ally for all, actively promoting inclusion and belonging to succeed as one.
Why work with us?
Your success is our obsession! And our benefits back it up.
Wellness matters. We offer a flexible and personalized benefits package that includes hybrid work environments, everyday flexibility, a health coverage tailored to best meet the needs of our diverse & multigenerational workforce including a robust wellness program & generous time-away options to unplug, rest & recover. Bring 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. Career development. We commit to our employees’ development and help them reach their professional goals with organization wide coaching services, mentorship, education support & training programs. Strategic career design is an investment in our core asset – our people. Innovation. Learn. Grow. Enhance. At CWB, we play to win. When we fail, we fail forward. Recognition. Peer-to-peer recognition programs for “in the moment” and monumental wins. Community giving. Make a difference. Drive economic prosperity in your community. Get involved. Volunteer. Fundraise. All with CWB support. ESG & sustainability focused. Be proud of where you spend, work & invest. Financial rewards. Base salary & pay for performance incentives. Retirement investment strategy. You can’t work forever! So, we’ve got you covered. Company ownership. No greater sense of motivation & empowerment than being an owner.
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As an equitable employer, CWB Financial Group is committed to providing a safe and 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 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. 01/17/2024
Expected salary
Location
Edmonton, AB
Job date
Fri, 05 Jan 2024 05:48:28 GMT
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