Senior Loans Analyst, Strategic Finance

FCC / FAC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial organization in Toronto seeks a Senior Loans Analyst to lead the structuring of innovative financing solutions for high-growth agribusiness clients. The role involves collaborating across teams, conducting credit analysis, and driving deal execution. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience, particularly in private equity or venture capital.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace

Support for accessibility accommodations

Qualifications

• 6+ years of related experience or equivalent education.
• Experience with complex, high-growth companies in private equity or venture capital.
• Strong skills in advanced credit analysis and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Structure tailored financing solutions for high-growth agri-food customers.
• Collaborate across teams to develop risk-aligned financing strategies.
• Drive execution of complex lending opportunities.

Skills

Strategic financial thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Creative problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree

Job description

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Overview

As a critical link between Sales and Credit, you’ll play a foundational role in building a strategically important function within FCC. You’ll lead the structuring of tailored financing solutions – including mezzanine debt, venture debt and convertible debt – for our most complex, high-growth, high-impact agribusiness and agri-food customers.

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.