[Hiring] Senior Commercial Credit Manager at connectFirst Credit Union

connectFirst Credit Union is a Canadian credit union providing retail and business financial services, including chequing and savings accounts, credit cards, mortgages, personal and commercial loans, investment products (GICs, wealth management), and insurance. It operates branch and digital banking channels, serves personal, small business, agri-business, commercial and non-profit clients, and emphasizes community-focused programs and member rewards.

The organization highlights customer service, local presence, and financial products aimed at helping members save, borrow, invest and protect their assets.

📋 Description

• Adjudicate credits up to assigned limits and recommend acceptable credit applications that require higher level authorization. • Ensure that approved applications are within the credit union’s risk tolerance and are appropriately structured to minimize the risk of default and loss. • Identify viable alternatives or revisions to security, terms and conditions to maximize loan growth while minimizing the risk of default. • Deliver timely and consistent decisions with solid communication and rationale for any amendments. • Maintain current knowledge of macro-economic issues, regional factors, and industry specific trends. • Review and recommend changes to lending policies and guidelines to ensure lending practices remain prudent, competitive, and aligned to corporate objectives and strategies. • Provide advice and direction to member facing staff in the analysis, structuring and negotiation of credit applications and related documentation. • Partner with stakeholders to achieve collective results. • Attend industry events and assist on special projects or with training initiatives as the opportunities are available.

🎯 Requirements

• A minimum of 5, though 10+ years preferred, of commercial / ag lending experience evidencing skills in financial analysis and accounting, risk assessment, and developing creative financing proposals. • Undergraduate degree or an equivalent level of knowledge acquired through experience. • In-depth knowledge of lending procedures & practices, security documentation, and legal ramifications. • Strong communication and conflict resolution skills. • Must align with cooperative values.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation including performance-based incentive pay and profit share • Training & Development Opportunities • Career Advancement Potential • Flexible work options • Meaningful work towards individual and corporate goals • Opportunities to get involved and give back through an employee volunteer program