Associate Director - Real Estate Markets

RBC; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major Canadian bank is seeking an Associate Director in Edmonton. The role involves analyzing loan requests and providing deal support in commercial real estate finance. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and experience in credit analysis. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Bonuses

Flexible benefits

Career advancement opportunities

World-class sales training

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial credit, financial statement, and underwriting analysis.
• Strong understanding of financial concepts and applications.
• Ability to quickly develop a working knowledge of programs and systems employed by the Bank.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and underwrite new loan requests using the Bank’s Risk Assessment Framework.
• Compile financial information and prepare credit submissions to the Bank’s credit group.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in the credit process.

Skills

Client focus

Analytical skills

Strong computer skills

Excellent written and verbal communications

Problem solving

Education

MBA, CPA or CFA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

As an Associate Director (AD), you will support Directors in the Bank’s Real Estate Markets group. You will analyze and underwrite new loan requests using the Bank’s Risk Assessment Framework, Financial Analysis and Credit Tools. The primary responsibility is to compile financial information and prepare credit submissions to the Bank’s credit group. Other responsibilities include daily administration of the Group’s lending portfolio, performing annual credit reviews of the existing portfolio, liaising with internal and external stakeholders in the credit process, and participating in other team initiatives such as industry research reports, ad hoc portfolio strategy requests, and portfolio reporting management.

Responsibilities

• Focus on financing requests in the Edmonton & Alberta North real estate markets.
• Provide the Directors with deal support related to bilateral and syndicated senior secured loans, including budgetary analysis, cash flow analysis, financial statements analysis, market analysis, and credit writing.
• Provide portfolio management oversight with assigned portfolios.

What you need to succeed

Must-have

• Client focus
• Experience in commercial credit, financial statement and underwriting analysis
• Strong analytical skills (understanding of financial concepts and applications)
• Strong computer skills (especially Microsoft Excel)
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Must be independent worker and team player with a positive attitude
• Motivated proactive thinker with detail-oriented and creative problem solving approach
• Ability to quickly develop a working knowledge of programs and systems employed by the Bank
• Ongoing and consistent adoption of the Bank's goals and core values

Nice-to-have

• 3-6 years’ experience in commercial real estate
• MBA, CPA or CFA
• Industry / market knowledge of the commercial real estate sector

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.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including competitive compensation, bonuses, and flexible benefits
• Continued opportunities for career advancement
• World-class sales training, coaching, and development opportunities
• Support from a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high performing team, as well as world-class tools and training
• Opportunity to achieve great success and grow your career with RBC

Job Skills

Adaptability, Business Development, Client Centricity, Communication, Critical Thinking, Curiosity, Financial Acumen, Practice Management

Additional Job Details

Address: 10111 104 AVE NW, EDMONTON

City: Edmonton

Country: Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-09-26

Application Deadline: 2025-10-10

Note

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

Join our Talent Community. Stay informed about career opportunities at RBC and sign up for customized info on our latest jobs and events. Learn more about our opportunities at the RBC careers site.