Bilingual Senior Commercial Credit Advisor

RBC; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established financial institution is seeking a Bilingual Senior Commercial Credit Advisor to support Relationship Managers in credit renewal and adjudication. This role emphasizes the importance of strong analytical skills and the ability to build relationships with clients while managing credit risks. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth, ensuring a balanced work-life approach. Join a collaborative team that thrives on delivering exceptional client service and making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

World-class sales training

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible benefits

Competitive compensation

Work-life balance

Personal and professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Commercial Banking or Small Business lending is essential.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Support Relationship Managers in credit renewal and adjudication processes.
• Identify risk issues and take proactive actions to mitigate them.

Skills

Commercial Banking Experience

Credit Analysis

Financial Statement Analysis

Bilingualism (English and French)

Business Acumen

Risk Management

Customer Service

Education

Degree in Finance

Degree in Commerce

Degree in Management

CFA

MBA

Tools

Newton

Synergie

Job description

Bilingual Senior Commercial Credit Advisor

You will support Relationship Managers (RM) in credit renewal and adjudication of files <$3>

What will you do?

• Develop and utilize specialized knowledge and experience of specific industry/segment(s) to support the credit needs of RM and their clients
• Assist RMs with completing monthly credit renewals, balance client needs and high risk situations effectively, while ensuring account managers are informed of any changes in the review schedule
• Exercise due diligence in preparing credit renewals adjudication re: know your client, know the transaction, credit structure, risk analysis and client strategy
• Identify risk issues and take proactive action, keep up-to-date on economic trends and stay abreast of Credit Administration & Compliance Trends, recommending action to correct unsatisfactory situations
• Develop strong working relationships with the RMs to optimize overall processing time
• Assist RMs in maximizing opportunity spotting with all clients to enhance retention, referrals, and sales activities and contribute to superior client care
• Liberate capacity for supported RMs by effectively/proactively managing the credit renewal process in order to provide them with more client facing time
• Demonstrate commitment to team work and collaboration through coaching

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Previous Commercial Banking, Small Business lending or credit experience
• Knowledge of commercial financial services credit tools, including Newton & Synergie
• Strong Business Acumen
• Solid company financial statement analysis skills
• Professional oral and written communication skills
• Degree in a Finance, Commerce, Management or an accounting related field
• Bilingualism (English and French) required, as you will regularly do business with RBC partners and/or employees across Canada with English and French speaking needs

Nice-to-have

• CFA, MBA
• Experience as a Commercial Account/Relationship Manager

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.

• World-class sales and senior leadership training with countless development opportunities
• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• A focus on work-life balance
• A unique opportunity for personal and professional growth
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

Job Skills

Accounting Finance, Asset and Liability Management (ALM), Commercial Loan Review, Confidentiality, Credit Analysis, Customer Service, Customer Success, Detail-Oriented, Financial Statement Analysis, Risk Management

Job Summary

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

You will support Relationship Managers (RM) in credit renewal and adjudication of files <$3>

What will you do?

• Develop and utilize specialized knowledge and experience of specific industry/segment(s) to support the credit needs of RM and their clients
• Assist RMs with completing monthly credit renewals, balance client needs and high risk situations effectively, while ensuring account managers are informed of any changes in the review schedule
• Exercise due diligence in preparing credit renewals adjudication re: know your client, know the transaction, credit structure, risk analysis and client strategy
• Identify risk issues and take proactive action, keep up-to-date on economic trends and stay abreast of Credit Administration & Compliance Trends, recommending action to correct unsatisfactory situations
• Develop strong working relationships with the RMs to optimize overall processing time
• Assist RMs in maximizing opportunity spotting with all clients to enhance retention, referrals, and sales activities and contribute to superior client care
• Liberate capacity for supported RMs by effectively/proactively managing the credit renewal process in order to provide them with more client facing time
• Demonstrate commitment to team work and collaboration through coaching

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Previous Commercial Banking, Small Business lending or credit experience
• Knowledge of commercial financial services credit tools, including Newton & Synergie
• Strong Business Acumen
• Solid company financial statement analysis skills
• Professional oral and written communication skills
• Degree in a Finance, Commerce, Management or an accounting related field
• Bilingualism (English and French) required, as you will regularly do business with RBC partners and/or employees across Canada with English and French speaking needs

Nice-to-have

• CFA, MBA
• Experience as a Commercial Account/Relationship Manager

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.

• World-class sales and senior leadership training with countless development opportunities
• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
• A focus on work-life balance
• A unique opportunity for personal and professional growth
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

Job Skills

Accounting Finance, Asset and Liability Management (ALM), Commercial Loan Review, Confidentiality, Credit Analysis, Customer Service, Customer Success, Detail-Oriented, Financial Statement Analysis, Risk Management

Additional Job Details

Address:

1 PLACE VILLE MARIE:MONTRÉAL

City:

MONTRÉAL

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING

Job Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2025-05-07

Application Deadline:

2025-05-22

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

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Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), is a diversified financial services company. The Company provides personal and commercial banking, wealth management services, insurance, investor services and capital markets products and services on a global basis. The Com...