Senior Real Estate Underwriting Quality Advisor

Banque Nationale du Canada; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and family assistance program

Preferential banking services

Involvement in community initiatives

Virtual sleep clinic

Job summary

National Bank of Canada is seeking a Senior Advisor in the Real Estate Quality & Performance Group to strengthen underwriting quality and drive best practices across our Real Estate Financing business. You will review commercial real estate files and advise underwriting and sales teams to ensure consistent risk management.

You will analyze quality trends, support coaching initiatives, and help develop policies, tools, and processes aligned with strategic objectives while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in commercial underwriting.
• Strong experience in commercial real estate financing and the analysis of complex financing structures.
• Solid understanding of credit risk principles, underwriting standards, and financing solutions.
• Knowledge of CMHC programs and commercial real estate lending practices is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and sound professional judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence internal partners.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and knowledge-sharing abilities.
• Demonstrated adaptability, curiosity, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Review commercial real estate financing files and client strategies to assess underwriting quality, provide constructive recommendations, and promote consistency and sound risk management practices.
• Act as a trusted advisor to underwriting and sales teams by supporting the structuring of complex or non-standard financing transactions and identifying tailored solutions.
• Analyze quality trends, business needs, and performance indicators to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
• Support the development and delivery of targeted coaching, training, and knowledge-sharing initiatives that strengthen underwriting expertise across the business.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and enhancement of policies, processes, tools, and best practices aligned with the Bank's strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with partners across Canada and influence stakeholders to drive underwriting excellence, consistency, and a strong risk culture.

Skills

Commercial underwriting

Real estate financing

Credit risk principles

Analytical skills

Communication

Coaching

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

National Bank of Canada is seeking a Senior Advisor in the Real Estate Quality & Performance Group to strengthen underwriting quality and drive best practices across our Real Estate Financing business. You will review commercial real estate files and advise underwriting and sales teams to ensure consistent risk management.

You will analyze quality trends, support coaching initiatives, and help develop policies, tools, and processes aligned with strategic objectives while collaborating with