Senior Specialist, Credit

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Société canadienne d'hypothèques et de logement(SCHL); Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual paid vacation

Performance incentive

Defined benefit pension

Comprehensive group insurance

Training & mentorship

Inclusive workplace culture

Job summary

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is seeking a Senior Specialist, Credit to provide expert credit opinions on large borrowers, identify risks and offer recommendations for CMHC’s insurance business. You will mentor junior team members and advise senior management on risk indicators and mitigation strategies.

You will establish review frameworks, perform complex analyses, and guide internal and external clients through credit decisions while ensuring adherence to policies and best

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or Accounting.
• 7+ years of experience in financial risk management with demonstrated credit risk expertise.
• Ability to independently assess complex credit scenarios with sound judgment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; strategic thinking under pressure.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and standards.
• Familiarity with credit risk management frameworks, policies, and methodologies.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Act as the subject matter expert and coach and mentor members of the team.
• Establish financial review and monitor framework on large borrowers and provide subject matter expertise to internal & external clients.
• Perform complex financial analyses and manage the end-to-end credit review process, guiding internal clients on financial aspects.
• Work closely with external clients and counterparties, reviewing borrower financials and preparing recommendations for credit committee approval.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and industry best practices.
• Ensure systems are in place for effective credit risk analysis, monitoring and reporting.
• Develop and support policies, methodologies, procedures, analytical modelling and risk management information systems.
• Develop and deliver seminars for various internal/external stakeholders.

Skills

Credit risk

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Accounting principles

Risk management

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 12417

Position Status: Permanent Full Time

Position Type: Hybrid

Office Location: Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Montreal (QC); Ottawa (ON); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC)

Travel Requirement: Travel not required

Language Designation: English Essential

Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): ZZZ

Security Requirement: Reliability Status

Salary: Our salaries generally range from $ 104180.28 to $ 130225.36 and are based on qualifications and experience.

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

Benefits

• Annual Paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

About The Role

Join the Multi-Unit Borrower Financial Analysis (MUBFA) team, in the Senior Specialist, Credit position. In this role, you will provide credit opinions on large borrowers by identifying, analyzing, and assessing associated risks, and offering recommendations regarding CMHC’s continued insurance business. You will mentor and coach junior members of the team by providing guidance on large borrowers with complex organizational structures and elevated risks. You will also advise the senior management on key risk indicators at the portfolio level and recommend active mitigation strategies accordingly considering all relevant business and risk factors.

What You’ll Do

• Act as the subject matter expert and coach and mentor members of the team.
• Establish financial review and monitor framework on large borrowers and provide subject matter expertise to internal & external clients.
• Perform complex financial analyses and manage the end-to-end credit review process, while providing guidance to internal clients on financial aspects, such as financial reviews, credit analysis, risk management policies and procedures.
• Work closely with external clients and counterparties, reviewing borrower financials submitted by lenders and preparing recommendations for credit committee approval.
• Ensure that the functional business unit is compliant with corporate policies and follows industry best practices.
• Ensure that appropriate systems are in place for effective and efficient credit risk analysis, monitoring and reporting.
• Develop and support the development of policies, methodologies, procedures, analytical modelling and risk management information systems.
• Develop and deliver seminars for various internal/external stakeholders.

What You Should Have

• An undergraduate degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or Accounting.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in financial risk management, with demonstrated expertise in credit risk assessment and mitigation. This includes strong knowledge of commercial mortgage lending practices, real estate market dynamics, underwriting standards and guidelines, loan structuring, portfolio analysis, collateral valuation, and risk exposure assessment.
• A proven ability to independently assess complex credit scenarios, applying deep industry knowledge and sound judgment to support decision-making.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to think strategically and respond effectively in high-pressure situations.
• A solid understanding of accounting principles and standards, including their application in financial risk contexts.
• Familiarity with credit risk management frameworks, policies, and methodologies used in regulated financial environments.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences, including senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a high level of professionalism, business acumen, and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

It Would Be Great If You Also Had

• A CPA, CFA or CIA professional designation.
• A demonstrated Audit experience.

Posting closing date

Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

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