Manager, Financing Solutions

National Bank of Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee assistance program

Preferential banking services

Community involvement

Telemedicine service

Virtual sleep clinic

Job summary

National Bank of Canada is expanding its Commercial Banking team and seeks Manager, Financing Solutions to deliver financing expertise to a diverse client portfolio across Western Canada. You will work with relationship managers to structure complex credit solutions, manage risk, and support strategic client conversations in the Upper Mid-Market segment.

You'll collaborate with internal partners and experts across the organization to create tailored client solutions while maintaining strong risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial banking, lending, or credit risk management.
• Strong knowledge of commercial lending, credit adjudication, risk management principles, and banking practices.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Relationship Managers to deliver timely, high-quality credit underwriting for both new and existing borrowing clients.
• Structure and assess financing solutions for mid-market and upper-market commercial clients while balancing growth opportunities and risk considerations.
• Develop creative and comprehensive client solutions by collaborating with internal partners and subject matter experts across the organization.
• Manage day-to-day credit and relationship support activities for a diversified commercial portfolio.

Skills

Credit underwriting

Relationship management

Financial analysis

Negotiation

Communication

Risk assessment

Portfolio management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Finance

Job description

National Bank is experiencing significant growth across Western Canada, creating exciting opportunities for ambitious banking professionals to help shape the future of our Commercial Banking business. As we continue to expand our presence, we are looking for several Manager, Financing Solutions professionals to support our growing client base and strengthen our market leadership.

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in delivering financing expertise to a diverse portfolio of commercial clients while partnering closely with relationship managers to drive business growth. You will be responsible for underwriting and structuring complex credit solutions, managing risk, and supporting strategic client conversations across a broad range of industries within the Upper Mid-Market Commercial Banking segment. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing team, make a tangible impact on the success of businesses across Western Canada, and accelerate your career within one of the country's leading financial institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Relationship Managers to deliver timely, high-quality credit underwriting for both new and existing borrowing clients.
• Structure and assess financing solutions for mid-market and upper-market commercial clients while balancing growth opportunities and risk considerations.
• Develop creative and comprehensive client solutions by collaborating with internal partners and subject matter experts across the organization.
• Manage day-to-day credit and relationship support activities for a diversified commercial portfolio.

Risk Management

• Apply strong risk assessment and mitigation practices, leveraging expertise in commercial lending and credit policy.
• Evaluate financing opportunities and make prudent lending recommendations aligned with National Bank’s risk appetite and governance standards.
• Conduct ongoing portfolio monitoring, due diligence, and covenant compliance reviews to proactively identify and manage emerging risks.
• Exercise sound judgment and decision-making to effectively balance client needs with responsible risk management.

Client Experience

• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular engagement and proactive support.
• Serve as a key point of contact for high-value commercial clients, contributing to client retention and satisfaction.
• Identify client needs and connect them with relevant banking partners and specialists to deliver a full-service banking experience.

Your Team

As part of the Commercial Banking team, you will report to the Senior Director and Team Lead. The team is recognized for delivering exceptional client service and fostering a collaborative environment that supports both business owners and colleagues. Together, we are committed to helping clients achieve their growth objectives while maintaining strong risk discipline and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial banking, lending, or credit risk management.
• Strong knowledge of commercial lending, credit adjudication, risk management principles, and banking practices.
• Proven experience in commercial credit underwriting across a broad range of industries.
• Excellent analytical, relationship management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage complex financing structures and make sound credit decisions in a fast-paced environment.

National Bank is experiencing significant growth across Western Canada, creating exciting opportunities for ambitious banking professionals to help shape the future of our Commercial Banking business. As we continue to expand our presence, we are looking for several Manager, Financing Solutions professionals to support our growing client base and strengthen our market leadership.

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in delivering financing expertise to a diverse portfolio of commercial clients while partnering closely with relationship managers to drive business growth. You will be responsible for underwriting and structuring complex credit solutions, managing risk, and supporting strategic client conversations across a broad range of industries within the Upper Mid-Market Commercial Banking segment. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing team, make a tangible impact on the success of businesses across Western Canada, and accelerate your career within one of the country's leading financial institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Relationship Managers to deliver timely, high-quality credit underwriting for both new and existing borrowing clients.
• Structure and assess financing solutions for mid-market and upper-market commercial clients while balancing growth opportunities and risk considerations.
• Develop creative and comprehensive client solutions by collaborating with internal partners and subject matter experts across the organization.
• Manage day-to-day credit and relationship support activities for a diversified commercial portfolio.

Risk Management

• Apply strong risk assessment and mitigation practices, leveraging expertise in commercial lending and credit policy.
• Evaluate financing opportunities and make prudent lending recommendations aligned with National Bank’s risk appetite and governance standards.
• Conduct ongoing portfolio monitoring, due diligence, and covenant compliance reviews to proactively identify and manage emerging risks.
• Exercise sound judgment and decision-making to effectively balance client needs with responsible risk management.

Client Experience

• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular engagement and proactive support.
• Serve as a key point of contact for high-value commercial clients, contributing to client retention and satisfaction.
• Identify client needs and connect them with relevant banking partners and specialists to deliver a full-service banking experience.

Your Team

As part of the Commercial Banking team, you will report to the Senior Director and Team Lead. The team is recognized for delivering exceptional client service and fostering a collaborative environment that supports both business owners and colleagues. Together, we are committed to helping clients achieve their growth objectives while maintaining strong risk discipline and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial banking, lending, or credit risk management.
• Strong knowledge of commercial lending, credit adjudication, risk management principles, and banking practices.
• Proven experience in commercial credit underwriting across a broad range of industries.
• Excellent analytical, relationship management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage complex financing structures and make sound credit decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Languages: English

Required skills: Accountability, Client-focused, Communication, Diversity & Inclusion, Driving Results, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Humility, Initiative, Learning Agility, Resiliency, Teamwork

Your benefits

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Flexible group insurance
• Generous pension plan
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and family assistance program
• Preferential banking services
• Involvement in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• Virtual sleep clinic

We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment

We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

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