Relationship Manager Lending

Alberta Financial Services Corporation; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to supporting Alberta's agriculture industry. This role as a Relationship Manager in Lending offers a unique opportunity to expand your expertise in agricultural and commercial lending while working collaboratively with clients to manage a diverse lending portfolio. You'll engage in meaningful client interactions, both in-person and digitally, and play a key role in mentoring within the Lending Team. With a commitment to employee growth and a supportive work environment, this position promises both professional development and the chance to make a real impact in the community. If you're results-focused and passionate about agriculture, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Generous vacation days

Health and wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of related diploma with two years of experience required.
• Preferred: University degree with four years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a lending portfolio and prepare quality loan submissions.
• Enhance client interactions using in-person and digital platforms.

Skills

Excellent communication

Credit underwriting

Risk assessment

Collaborative work

Client management

Education

Related Diploma

Related University Degree

Job description

Posted Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM | Expires Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 8:59 AM

At AFSC, we care about each other, about Alberta and about agriculture. PEOPLE ARE OUR FOUNDATION. We want to work with talented people from a wide range of backgrounds. We strive to create a psychologically safe environment where we can all be ourselves and perform to the best of our abilities. CLIENTS ARE OUR FOCUS. The perseverance and hard work we see from our clients inspires us to show that same work ethic in everything that we do. EXCELLENCE IS OUR ASPIRATION. We are innovative, knowledgeable, and diverse and love what Albertan agriculture produces for people around the world. Working together, we grow and sustain the agriculture industry in Alberta.

Posting will close 12th February 2025.

This position is required to work in the Red Deer branch office. However, periodically may be asked to work in other AFSC branches. Travel in these circumstances will be reimbursed according to AFSC’s Employee and Board of Directors Expense Policy.

Reporting to a Team Leader Lending, the Relationship Manager Lending is responsible for providing lending expertise coupled with basic knowledge of specific AFSC products and some acquired knowledge of the clients’ business/operations in providing such support.

What will your growth opportunities look like in this role?

1. Expand and develop your subject matter expertise in agricultural and commercial lending.
2. Leadership and mentorship role within the Lending Team.
3. Participation in in-house and outside developmental learning opportunities.

What will you be responsible for?

1. Growth and management of a lending portfolio.
2. Prepare and submit quality loan submissions supported by strong financial analysis and risk mitigation.
3. Enhanced client interactions using in-person and digital platforms.

What are we looking for from you?

1. Excellent communicator who works collaboratively with key partners within and outside of AFSC.
2. Results-focused and accountable individual that enjoys working with a portfolio of clients.
3. Advanced credit underwriting and risk assessment skills.

What else is in it for you?

1. Health, dental, and vision benefits on your first day of employment.
2. Generous vacation and special leave days.
3. Health and wellness initiatives.

Qualifications

Minimum: Related Diploma and two (2) years related experience.
Preferred: Related University Degree and four (4) years related experience. Candidates may be considered based on a combination of education and related experience.

About AFSC

For over 80 years Agriculture Financial Services (AFSC) has provided Alberta's agricultural producers and agribusinesses with loans, crop insurance, and farm income disaster assistance. At AFSC, we’re proud of the work we do to help build a strong, growing, and diversified agriculture and agri-food industry in Alberta. Many AFSC team members are also producers and know first-hand the challenges and rewards Alberta producers face.