Senior Credit Analyst

National Bank of Canada; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and family assistance program

Preferential banking services

Community initiatives

Telemedicine service

Virtual sleep clinic

Job summary

National Bank of Canada is seeking a Senior Credit Analyst in the Equipment Financing team. You will analyze financial statements and credit applications to assess risks and recommend appropriate loan structures for complex financing needs.

You will prepare clear, well‑supported credit submissions for clients, ensure compliance, and collaborate with senior relationship managers to support strategies for mid to large commercial clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field and several years of experience (typically 5+ years in financial services, including 3 years in business lending).
• Demonstrated expertise in credit underwriting, financial statement analysis, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Knowledge of equipment financing, leasing, collateral security, and documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial statements and credit applications to assess risks and recommend appropriate loan structures.
• Prepare clear, well‑supported credit submissions for new and existing clients in equipment financing.
• Ensure the quality and compliance of credit files in line with internal policies, regulatory expectations, and risk appetite.
• Collaborate closely with senior commercial relationship managers to support financing strategies for medium and large commercial clients.
• Identify potential risks, trends, and opportunities, and recommend adequate mitigation strategies.
• Support the development of colleagues by providing guidance, coaching, and expertise in credit underwriting.

Skills

Credit underwriting

Financial statement analysis

Risk mitigation strategies

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

A career as a Senior Credit Analyst in the Equipment Financing team at National Bank means acting as a credit specialist who supports informed decisions for complex financing needs. This job allows you to have a positive impact on our organization thanks to your expertise in credit analysis, financial assessment, and risk management.

Your role

• Analyze financial statements and credit applications to assess risks and recommend appropriate loan structures.
• Prepare clear, well‑supported credit submissions for new and existing clients in equipment financing.
• Ensure the quality and compliance of credit files in line with internal policies, regulatory expectations, and risk appetite.
• Collaborate closely with senior commercial relationship managers to support financing strategies for medium and large commercial clients.
• Identify potential risks, trends, and opportunities, and recommend adequate mitigation strategies.
• Support the development of colleagues by providing guidance, coaching, and expertise in credit underwriting.

Your team

Will consists of specialists who work in an agile, proactive, and collaborative manner to seize opportunities, stay at the cutting edge of technology, and improve processes continuously.

Within the Equipment Financing department, you are part of a team dedicated to offering high‑value advice to commercial clients. You report to a manager who promotes collaboration and professional growth. Our team stands out for its strong culture of mutual support, knowledge sharing, and commitment to delivering high‑quality credit analysis. We aim to offer you maximum flexibility to promote your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment and a flexible, adaptable schedule.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on learning through action, allow you to master your role and develop new areas of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at all times.

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in business or a related field and several years of experience (typically 5+ years in financial services, including 3 years in business lending).
• Demonstrated expertise in credit underwriting, financial statement analysis, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Knowledge of equipment financing, leasing, collateral security, and documentation requirements.
• Ability to manage a high volume of complex credit requests with sound judgment and prioritization.
• Proficiency with MS Office (particularly Excel).

Languages: English

Required skills: Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Diversity & Inclusion, Empathy, 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?

Join us!