Senior Financing Operations Specialist

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Group insurance coverage

Training and mentorship

Inclusive workplace culture

Indigenous accommodation consideration

Job summary

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation is seeking a Senior Specialist, Financing Operations to provide expert technical guidance in loan activities under NHS and affordable housing programs. Be an expert in GSL and CRM and interpret contracts, policies and procedures to support CMHC’s daily operations across related functions.

This 24-month contract role involves policy input, risk assessments, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering housing affordability solutions while managing client

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree is required with seven years of relevant experience in housing finance, lending, or contract management.
• Expert knowledge in contracts, lending functions and funding processes.
• Expert knowledge of NHS, legacy and Assisted Housing programs.
• Understanding public policy and political environment impact on housing programs.
• Risk frameworks (RAM, RAS, KRI) concepts and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent relationship management, communication, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide input and technical expertise in policy enhancements for Affordable Housing, NHS programs and legacy programs.
• Provide risk assessments and guidance on policy exceptions with regards to loans management and recommendations.
• Identify sources of risk, gaps and deficiencies in controls and propose mitigations.
• Manage issues of a politically sensitive nature using critical thinking and judgment.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate loan administration, operational, and contractual risks.
• Partner across CMHC teams to deliver innovative financial solutions and enhance risk posture.
• Manage complex issues with sound judgement to balance client needs with risk objectives.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships and provide coaching to internal partners.

Skills

Contract management

Lending knowledge

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication & negotiation

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, Law, or related field

Job description

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation is seeking a Senior Specialist, Financing Operations to provide expert technical guidance in loan activities under NHS and affordable housing programs. Be an expert in GSL and CRM and interpret contracts, policies and procedures to support CMHC’s daily operations across related functions.

This 24-month contract role involves policy input, risk assessments, cross-functional collaboration, and delivering housing affordability solutions while managing client