Senior Loans Analyst, Strategic Finance

Farm Credit Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural financing organization in Calgary is seeking a professional who can structure creative financing solutions and lead collaborations across teams. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree, extensive experience in high-growth companies, and strong skills in credit analysis. This role offers a competitive salary range and the opportunity to contribute to impactful financial strategies for growth-stage businesses.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of relevant experience or equivalent education.
• Experience with high-growth companies and private equity perspectives.
• Advanced credit analysis and strategic lending skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess business risk and recommend tailored loan structures.
• Collaborate with Senior Relationship Managers on financing strategies.
• Conduct research and lead negotiations for lending opportunities.
• Complete account reviews and compliance checks.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Creative problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree

Job description

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 09/19/2025

Worker Type: Permanent

Language(s) Required: English

Term Duration (in months):

Salary Range (plus eligible to receive a performance based incentive, applicable to position) :

$105,145 - $142,255

What you’ll do

• Structure creative financing solutions: Assess business risk and recommend tailored loan structures, including mezzanine, venture debt and convertible instruments
• Collaborate across teams: Work closely with Senior Relationship Managers and Credit to co-develop innovative, risk-aligned financing strategies
• Support strategic growth: Help build and shape a new team focused on delivering impactful capital solutions to high-growth clients
• Drive deal execution: Conduct research, prepare credit submissions and lead negotiations for complex lending opportunities
• Ensure compliance and monitoring: Complete account reviews, eligibility rulings and compliance checks to maintain portfolio integrity

What we’re looking for

• A strategic thinker with a deep understanding of tailored financing tools and their application in growth-stage businesses
• A collaborative leader who thrives in cross-functional environments and can build trust across Sales, Credit and external stakeholders
• A creative problem-solver who can structure non-traditional lending solutions that balance innovation and risk
• An effective communicator who can navigate challenging negotiations and articulate complex financial strategies

What you’ll need

• A bachelor’s degree and at least six years of related experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• A graduate degree is an asset
• Experience working with complex, high-growth companies, particularly with the perspective of private equity or venture capital
• Strong aptitude for advanced credit analysis, risk mitigation and strategic lending

You belong here

At FCC, we’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace – one that reflects the communities where we live, work and play. Our team is made stronger through diversity, and we’re dedicated to building a workforce that brings together a range of backgrounds, abilities and perspectives.

We encourage qualified applicants to apply, including members of these four employment equity groups:

• Indigenous Peoples
• Members of visible minority groups
• Persons with disabilities
• Women

Accessibility and accommodations

To support an inclusive and accessible candidate experience, we encourage anyone needing an adjustment or accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process to email us at: [e-mail]. An HR partner will respond and work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation. Information received in relation to accommodation requests will not impact hiring decisions.