Team Lead, Credit, Commercial Banking - Saskatoon or Winnipeg

Scotiabank; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial institution is seeking a Team Lead for Credit in Winnipeg. This position involves leading a team of Credit Solutions Associates, overseeing the credit underwriting process, and fostering client relationships. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in Financial Services and strong coaching abilities. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Internal training for career growth

Diverse professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Three to five years of work experience in Financial Services or related industry.
• Strong coaching and leadership skills required.
• Thorough understanding of business credit policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive client relationships to leverage bank systems.
• Oversee credit underwriting process for timely assessments.
• Coach and manage a team of Credit Solutions Associates.

Skills

Coaching and leadership skills

Risk assessment

Credit structuring

Job description

We are seeking a Team Lead, Credit, Commercial Banking in Saskatoon or Winnipeg. The role involves leading and overseeing a team of Credit Solutions Associates and Senior Credit Solutions Associates, with key responsibilities including end-to-end credit management for Growth Commercial Banking clients.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and drive a client-driven culture throughout the team to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.
• Oversee the credit underwriting process, ensuring timely and accurate credit assessments, and support the Sales team in achieving their targets.
• Coach and lead a team of Credit Solutions Associates and Senior Credit Solutions Associates, providing midmarket credit solution activities for all Growth Commercial deals in the assigned market(s).
• Maintain knowledge of lending solutions, credit products, and policies, and guide the team to proactively identify opportunities to apply these solutions.
• Manage the team’s timely analysis, negotiation, structure, and presentation of lending solutions proposals.

Requirements:

• Three to five years of equivalent work experience in Financial Services (Commercial/Small Business) or a related industry.
• Strong coaching and leadership skills.
• Thorough knowledge of business credit as it applies to Commercial Banking’s policies and procedures, business accounts, products, and services, and collateral documentation.
• Working knowledge of the Bank’s compliance requirements for Commercial Banking.
• Strong risk assessment and credit skills, and the ability to structure deals.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to work within a span of territory/coverage and manage and develop a team as it grows.
• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Internal training to support career growth and enhance skills.
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities – for you and our customers.

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas, guided by our purpose: "for every future". 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 during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know.