Senior Manager, Credit Risk Management (Hybrid)

National Bank; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Canada is seeking a Senior Manager for Credit Risk in Agriculture. This role involves analyzing and authorizing credit files, collaborating with business units, and acting as an advisor to account managers. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree related to agriculture or business, with substantial experience in agribusiness financing. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for community involvement.

Benefits

Health and wellness program

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of relevant experience in agricultural finance and complex agribusiness lending.
• Professional Agrologist designation is an asset.
• Experience in oversight and risk monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and recommend agricultural credit files.
• Collaborate with business lines for financing requests.
• Support account managers in structuring credit.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Collaboration

Leadership in credit strategy

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s in Agronomy, Agroeconomics, or Business

Job description

Senior Manager, Credit Risk – Agriculture

Your job

• Analyze, authorize, or recommend agricultural and agribusiness credit files in line with risk appetite and policy
• Collaborate with business lines to deliver timely responses on financing requests
• Support account managers as an advisor and coach in structuring credit
• Monitor loan portfolios and proactively recommend improvements
• Identify and implement quality control strategies to strengthen portfolio integrity
• Participate in credit committees and strategic initiatives
• Ensure compliance with policies and act as a change agent to improve tools and processes

Your team

The Credit Risk Sector includes 50 professionals specialized in agriculture, real estate, and commercial banking. You’ll report to the National Senior Director, credit risk – agriculture and be part of a national team committed to supporting agri‑finance partners across Canada.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Agronomy, Agroeconomics, or Business, with 7–10 years of relevant experience
• Expertise in agricultural finance and complex agribusiness lending
• Professional Agrologist designation is an asset
• Independent credit decision‑making under pressure
• Proven leadership in credit strategy and change management
• Experience in oversight and risk monitoring
• Knowledge of business banking products
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills
• Collaborative, adaptable, and effective across diverse teams and stakeholders

Mandatory languages

• English (spoken and written)
• French is considered an asset

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
• Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• Virtual sleep clinic

We welcome all candidates!