Specialist, Commercial Portfolio Management

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Specialist, Commercial Portfolio Management

Roles Specifications

Location: Edmonton, AB |

Where Business Banking Meets Opportunity

At CWB, we're more than just a bank and we're on a mission to be a full-service bank for business owners in Canada. If you're ready to make an impact, bring your expertise, and thrive in a dynamic, client-first environment, CWB is the place for you. What sets us apart? We're rooted in hard work and proactive thinking, providing the tools, services and expertise our clients rely on.

Ready to take your banking career to the next level? Join CWB and experience a workplace where your skills, drive, and innovation can truly shine.

The opportunity

The Specialist, Commercial Portfolio Management provides credit structuring, credit underwriting, risk management, and client facing support for a portfolio of diversified clients with average loan volumes under $2MM, within a specified geographic market. This individual contributor role partners with the sales & support teams to deliver effective solutions to our clients by supporting them with the analysis and development of general economic overviews, industry profiles, the evaluation of past and present fiscal viability of loan prospects & represents the day-to-day contact for clients.

What you'll be doing

Credit underwriting. Risk management. Client experience.

Credit Underwriting. As a credit underwriter, you will partner with sales teams to support through effective and timely credit underwriting for new and existing borrowing clients. You will manage risks and day-to-day client relationships for medium to large commercial clients. Directly supporting the sales team to develop creative, competitive, full-service client solutions, using internal partnerships and specialists where appropriate.

Risk management. You will apply your risk management skills to ensure appropriate measures are put into place and risk assessment protocols and structures are implemented, while balancing risk and reward in line with CWB's risk appetite. Proactively manage risk with prudent lending recommendations, including appropriate & consistent monitoring & due diligence, minimizing operational losses.

Client experience. Acts as the key point of contact for daily interactions with clients for daily operations, account administration, & inquires as well as effective & consistent support to the deal team, ensuring the delivery of an exceptional client experience.

Successful incumbent

A Business Administration or related diploma (or equivalent experience) and have 2ish years' hands-on experience in banking, or business lending - inclusive of direct commercial credit underwriting. You are comfortable with financial statement analysis and possess a proven understanding of Moody's Financial Analyst. Your hard work ethic, commitment to collaboration, growth mindset & drive are the main attributes to your success and it's your competitive advantage to rise above that makes you stand out amongst your peers. You are highly organized, technically proficient, and have a strong desire to carry new learning forward and build a career in financial services.

Why work with us?

Your success is our obsession! And our award-winning culture & benefits back it up.
Proudly recognized by Great Place to Work® in 2023 as one of Canada's top 50 Best Workplaces & recipient of Waterston Human Capital's Most Admired Corporate Culture 2023.

Wellness matters . We offer an award-winning benefits package that includes: Hybrid work environments
Everyday flexibility
Generous company-funded health coverage
Health care spending account
A flexible wellness program
generous time-away options to unplug, rest & recover
Career development. We commit to our employees' development and help them reach their professional goals with: Organization wide coaching services
Mentorship
Education support & training programs
Bring your whole self to work. Inclusion is a journey requiring practice & experience to result in a powerful outcome. Your perspective matters & voice will be heard. Find community within the CWB family in our employee represented groups.
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As an equitable employer, CWB Financial Group is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment where a diverse workforce thrives. You are welcomed and encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Dignity, respect and equality are non-negotiables. If you require accommodation during any part of the recruitment or selection process, please reach out.

Closing Date:
• Position closes at 12:01am on the close date identified below.
01/19/2025