Senior Underwriter, Commercial Portfolio Management

National Bank; Victoria; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join National Bank as a Senior Underwriter in the Commercial Portfolio Management team, where you will act as a credit expert and trusted advisor. You'll manage credit underwriting and enhance client experiences while working in a supportive environment that encourages growth and collaboration.

Benefits

Health and wellness program, including many options

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Preferential banking services

Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives

Virtual sleep clinic

Qualifications

• Min. 2+ years of underwriting experience in commercial lending.
• Strong organizational and technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and effective credit underwriting for clients.
• Collaborate with internal teams for full-service client solutions.

Skills

Credit Underwriting

Risk Management

Financial Analysis

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce, finance, or accounting

Job description

A career as a Senior Underwriter, Commercial Portfolio Management in the Commercial Banking team at National Bank is to act as a credit expert and trusted advisor. This job allows you to have a positive impact on the organization through your expertise in credit underwriting, risk management, and client relationship support.

Your Job

• Ensure timely and effective credit underwriting for new and existing borrowing clients.
• Meet the objectives of prudent risk management, client satisfaction, and portfolio growth.
• Realize full-service client solutions by collaborating with internal teams and leveraging financial analysis.
• Make sure you apply sound credit structuring and risk evaluation aligned with internal and regulatory standards.
• Influence client outcomes by acting as the primary contact for daily operations and inquiries.
• Identify opportunities to enhance client experience and support business development.

Your Team

Within the Commercial Banking sector, you are part of a team of dedicated professionals, and you report to the Manager, Commercial Portfolio Management. Our team stands out for its collaborative spirit, technical expertise, and strong client focus. We ultimately aim to offer you a supportive and engaging work environment. This notably means :

• An onsite work setting that fosters collaboration and real-time support.
• On-the-job learning to help you master your role.
• Personalized training on banking solutions and advisory practices.
• Access to colleagues with diverse expertise and backgrounds.
• Ongoing development opportunities to support your career growth.

Basic Requirements

• Min. 2+ years of underwriting experience in commercial lending.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in commerce, finance, or accounting (or equivalent experience).
• Have 3+ years of experience in business banking, commercial lending, or financial services.
• Knowledge of credit underwriting, financial analysis, and risk management.
• Experience in client relationship management and commercial portfolio support.
• Strong organizational and technical skills with a desire for continuous learning.
• Available to travel locally to support client engagement and market development.

NBCBC

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Preferential banking services
• Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
• Virtual sleep clinic

These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.

We're putting people first

We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.

We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Come live your ambitions with us!

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