Credit Authorization Advisor

Desjardins Group; Saint-Adelme; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services cooperative in Canada is seeking a Credit Authorization Advisor to oversee risk management operations. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four years' experience, demanding strong analytical and communication skills. You will analyze financing applications, propose risk management improvements, and ensure compliance with credit policies. This position offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, flexible vacation, and a defined benefit pension plan.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

Defined benefit pension plan

Group insurance including telemedicine

Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of relevant experience in credit authorization or risk management.
• Knowledge of the financial services industry practices.
• Familiarity with Desjardins procedures and government business assistance programs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and authorize exceptions and verifications of financing applications.
• Propose improvements for risk management.
• Collaborate in risk quality performance management.

Skills

Communication skills

Market analysis

Financial analysis

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of French

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

As credit authorization advisor, you contribute to analysis, guidance and prevention with regard to risk management operations and activities. You analyze and authorize exceptions and verifications of financing applications for the non-retail client segment of moderate complexity, ensuring sound and prudent risk management. You act as a resource person and coach for financing packages and financial analysis for account managers and financing analysts. You propose improvements for risk management and contribute to the implementation of and compliance with credit policies in effect. Your in-depth knowledge of the business area and interpersonal skills are essential. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Communicate any changes to financing standards and practices.

• Participate in the integration of risk management deliverables.

• Collaborate in risk quality performance management.

• Adhere to current policies, practices and standards as well as to the various laws governing the distribution of financial products and services.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement

• Group insurance including telemedicine

• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

*Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

• A minimum of four years of relevant experience

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• Knowledge of French is required

• Knowledge of the latest financial, economic, policy and legislative developments

• Ability to perform analyses of the market and the business centre external environment

• Ability to perform financial analysis

• Knowledge of the characteristics and credit risk inherent to each major market: commercial, industrial, institutional and agricultural

• Basic knowledge of financial services industry practices that support business development and service offering initiatives

• Knowledge of products and services for businesses and those offered by caisses, components and Desjardins distribution networks and those of the competition

• Knowledge of financing and credit management practices related to businesses

• Understanding of the philosophy and inner workings of a financial services cooperative

• Knowledge of policies, legislation, standards and ethics governing the operation of the caisse and its business centres

• Knowledge of business credit authorization, monitoring, collection and recovery practices

• Familiarity with Desjardins procedures

• Familiarity with government business assistance programs

• Knowledge of service standards

• Understanding of cooperative and cooperative network values, rules and operations

Action oriented, Business insight, Customer Focus, Differences, Interpersonal Savvy, Nimble learning

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

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Risk management (FG)