Senior Manager, Real Estate Credit

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Credit Adjudicator to assess and authorize real estate loan submissions. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and analytical skills, with a background in finance or banking. Join a collaborative environment that supports growth and offers a competitive rewards package including benefits and bonuses.

Benefits

Inclusive and collaborative work environment

Diverse opportunities for professional development

Competitive rewards package including bonuses and benefits

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting principles in Canada/U.S.
• Ability to keep up-to-date with new product lines.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate market/legal/accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Review financial information and assess credit applications.
• Liaise with real estate banking offices.
• Adjudicate real estate loans within lending limit.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Full understanding of financial statements

Ability to make sound decisions

Excellent time management skills

Education

MBA, CFA degree, or C.A. designation

Tools

Excel application

Job description

Requisition ID: 237517

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Overview

The incumbent will review and, depending on the type and overall risk rating of the Borrower and real estate project in question, adjudicate credit submissions primarily focused on all asset classes of real estate including construction, Income Property Loans and working capital facilities included in both the Bank's Commercial and Corporate Loan Portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Liaise and maintain strong working relationship with real estate banking offices. The portfolio’s primary focus is the real estate industry.
• Review pertinent financial and industry information and perform in depth risk assessment of incoming credit applications.
• Provide recommendations to senior executives and participate in discussions at Senior Credit Committees.
• Adjudicate/authorize real estate loans within assigned lending limit, including amendments to improve credit structure, as necessary.
• Review and, where appropriate, authorize loan documentation completed by banking offices and the preparation of authorizations to communicate the terms and conditions of the transaction.
• Develop a high degree of industry knowledge/expertise and ensure the ongoing quality of the credit portfolio through the review of industry publications, the assessment of monthly/quarterly financial reporting packages, and discussions with applicable banking officers.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and computer skills.
• Full understanding of financial statements, accounting principles and policies among Canada/U.S. jurisdictions.
• Full understanding of the various credit lines and their purposes.
• Ability to make sound decisions and appropriate recommendations to senior/executive management and effectively support those recommendations.
• Ability to keep up-to-date with new product lines as they are introduced to the market place.
• Demonstrated ability to keep abreast of the various market/legal/accounting/regulatory systems affecting provinces/states which fall within their portfolio.
• Excellent time management skills, including ability to work well under pressure and constantly adjust priorities.
• MBA, CFA degree, C.A. designation and/or previous credit and/or banking experience
• Proficiency in Excel application is an asset.

What’s in it for you?

• We have an inclusive and collaborative work environment that values curiosity & ownership, encourages pragmatic creativity (i.e. true innovation), and celebrates success!
• An inclusive working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development
• Internal training to support your growth and enhance your skills
• A competitive rewards package that includes a base salary, a performance bonus, company matching programs on pension and profit sharing, paid vacation, personal & sick days, medical, vision and dental benefits that start from day one and much more!

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.