MANAGER, ONLINE FINANCING - Calgary

BDC; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Savings & Investment Plan

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Wellness & Health Care Spending Acc

Hybrid work model

5 personal days + vacation

Job summary

BDC is seeking a Manager, Online Financing to lead the assessment of online loan applications, conduct due diligence, and deliver efficient, responsive client experiences through the loan process. The role supports Canadian entrepreneurs by ensuring sound credit decisions and compliance with lending policies.

You will analyze financials, lead collaboration with centre colleagues, and stay current on policy changes while mentoring Online Financing Analysts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in loan writing / credit underwriting.
• Knowledge of credit scoring and lending practices.
• Strong client service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence and credit analysis for online loan applications.
• Apply online financing policies and credit criteria consistently.
• Prepare high-quality credit recommendations for loan authorization or decline.
• Identify fraud risks and prepare fraud files when required.
• Communicate loan status clearly with clients and internal partners.
• Maintain accurate client information in BDC systems.

Skills

Client service

Communication

Detail orientation

Time management

Business acumen

Bilingualism (asset)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Business

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We Are Banking At Another Level.

We Are Banking At Another Level.

Choosing BDC as your employer means working in a healthy, inclusive, and skilled workplace that puts forward the best conditions to bring together unique teams where employees are empowered to act. It also means being at the centre of ambitious economic and financial projects to see further and to do things differently, to fuel the success of Canadian entrepreneurs.

Choosing BDC As Your Employer Also Means

• Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few
• In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1
• A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life
• Opportunities for learning, training and development, and much more...

Explore the BDC Way in our Culture Book

Position Overview

As Manager, Online Financing, you support BDC’s online financing and digital strategies by delivering an efficient and positive client experience throughout the loan application and authorization process. You assess online loan applications, conduct due diligence and credit analysis, resolve client issues, and elevate exceptional or unusual situations when required.

BDC is the only bank dedicated exclusively to Canadian entrepreneurs. Your work contributes directly to supporting the growth and success of small and medium-sized businesses across Canada.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

• Conduct thorough due diligence and investigations on online loan applications, including Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements, credit and loan analysis, and preparation of required documentation for final loan approval.
• Apply BDC’s online financing policies, procedures, credit criteria and decision-making requirements consistently.
• Prepare high-quality credit recommendations for loan authorization or decline, based on credit scoring and analysis.
• Identify potential credit and fraud risks and prepare fraud files when required.
• Analyze and negotiate financial deals and develop solutions that balance client needs with BDC’s lending requirements.
• Communicate clearly and promptly with clients regarding the status of loan applications, including communicating declined applications professionally and diplomatically.
• Collaborate with business centre colleagues and internal partners to provide a consistent client experience and application of lending policies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client information in BDC systems.
• Stay current on changes to credit policies, procedures, processes, CRM practices and regulatory requirements that may affect Online Financing.
• Help resolve compliance issues or material changes arising as financing transactions are negotiated and structured.
• Provide support to Online Financing Analysts and other teams as required.
• Contribute to an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves while working together to support Canadian entrepreneurs.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or a related business discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in loan writing / credit underwriting.
• Experience analyzing and negotiating financial deals.
• Knowledge of credit scoring.
• Demonstrated credit judgment and understanding of credit policies and lending practices.
• Knowledge of banking products, banking services, policies and procedures.
• Ability to conduct detailed loan analysis and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-changing, deadline-driven environment and manage competing priorities.
• Client service and client communication skills, including the ability to interact and negotiate with clients and internal partners.
• Time management and prioritization skills to meet critical deadlines.
• Business acumen and understanding of small business dynamics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Bilingualism is an asset

Proudly one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at [e-mail].

While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.