Associate Director, Corporate Client Group Finance – Agriculture

Royal Bank of Canada; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Lethbridge seeks an Associate Director in Corporate Client Group (CCG) Finance to manage large commercial client credit relationships. This role requires expertise in financial analysis, commercial lending experience, and strong communication skills. Join a dynamic team to deliver exceptional client solutions while meeting business growth objectives. Full-time position with opportunities for remote work.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in financial and credit analysis.
• Minimum three years’ experience in commercial lending.
• Strong quantitative, financial modeling, and analytical skills.
• Professional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with client relationship managers on loan transactions.
• Manage all aspects of the credit approval process.
• Maintain portfolio quality oversight through proactive management.

Skills

Financial analysis

Credit relationship management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business, Economics, Accounting, or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Note: This position is available for remote work and other locations in Alberta will be considered.

What is the opportunity? As Associate Director, Corporate Client Group (CCG) Finance, you are part of a team of client‑facing credit professionals aligned to our large commercial client segment within CCG, defined as commercial clients with annual sales revenue typically between $25MM and $200MM+ and total exposure between $10MM and $50MM. You play a key role in realizing our business growth objectives through the structuring, delivery and management of credit for a portfolio of large commercial clients. You will lead the end‑to‑end credit relationship for a defined portfolio of clients with a focus on loan origination and ongoing portfolio quality oversight. You contribute to an exceptional client experience by providing superior business, financial and credit advice directly to clients.

What will you do?

• Collaborate with client relationship managers to structure, deliver, close, and monitor loan transactions, including credit submissions to Group Risk Management (GRM) and transaction presentations to clients.
• Collaborate with client relationship managers in the preparation and presentation of credit pitches that clearly articulate advantages and benefits of proposed credit solutions to existing and potential clients.
• Demonstrate RBC’s capability to provide customized and creative credit solutions in a timely manner and deliver credit solutions that meet or exceed our client’s needs.
• Manage all aspects of the credit approval process, developing strong working relationships with National Office personnel and risk managers.
• Actively develop, strengthen and deepen client relationships and engage with key RBC partners including Group Risk Management, Private Banking, Corporate Client Group (including the ABL, MMLF and Mezz teams), National Specialized Solutions (e.g., Leasing, Trade Finance), Personal Banking, and others.
• Exercise due diligence in recommending credit applications, working in collaboration with Risk Management, especially in supporting risk processes and guidelines in order to find the appropriate mix of credit risk and structural mitigants.
• Maintain portfolio quality oversight through proactive portfolio management, including annual credit renewals, covenant monitoring and control.

What do you need to succeed? Must‑have

• Proven track record in financial and credit analysis in support of exceptional client relationship management.
• Minimum three years’ experience in commercial lending at a major financial institution.
• Undergraduate degree in Business, Economics, Accounting, or Finance with strong quantitative, financial modeling, and analytical skills, as well as an ability to analyze company financial statements.
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office, as well as experience with emerging resources, communications and technology (e.g., online data resources, web‑based meetings, social media, digital banking, and mobile applications).
• Professional verbal and written communication skills with a high level of attention to detail in both written work and financial analysis.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to perform well under pressure, prioritize multiple tasks and projects, while meeting time‑sensitive deadlines.

Nice‑to‑have

• MBA, CPA or CFA.
• Work experience in corporate lending / corporate finance.
• Experience supporting and/or specialized in Agribusiness / Agriculture.
• Trained in credit and accounting with an ability to manage complex concepts.

What’s in it for you? We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.

Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team.

Opportunities to do challenging work

#LI-DE1 Job Skills Adaptability, Business Development, Client Centricity, Commercial Credit Risk, Commercial Credit Underwriting, Commercial Loan Underwriting, Communication, Credit, Critical Thinking, Curiosity, Financial Acumen, Practice Management, Relationship Management.

Address: 614 4 AVE S, LETHBRIDGE, Lethbridge, Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-10-31

Application Deadline: 2025-11-22

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