Job details

Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, and reporting to the Head of Credit Execution, Western Canada, the successful candidate will possess a strong work ethic, thrive in a dynamic team-based environment and actively participate in a wide variety of complex senior debt lending mandates.  Working hours are dictated by portfolio demands under a hybrid work environment with both days in the office and at home. Additionally, occasional travel for client and team meetings will be required.

Your job:

• Support National Client Group, Western Canada team members (Execution and Relationship Management) in managing and growing an existing portfolio of relationships (both bilateral & syndicated);
• Work closely with financial advisors, private equity sponsors and internal banking partners (i.e., derivative hedging, loan syndications, debt capital markets, equity capital markets and investment banking) to perform required due diligence on prospective opportunities;
• In collaboration with Relationship Managers, negotiate and recommend credit terms & conditions with existing and prospective clients;
• Perform high-quality credit analysis, deal structuring, underwriting, and documentation review/finalization of existing and new lending opportunities/mandates;
• Complete financial transaction and borrower risk rating models;
• Work closely with Credit Risk Management to authorize and close transactions in accordance with the Bank’s risk guidelines;
• Independently manage an assigned portfolio to ensure covenants remain in compliance with agreed upon terms & conditions and that annual reviews are completed in accordance with Bank policies;
• Work in close collaboration with teammates to ensure that client and collateral files are updated in a timely manner;
• Serve as a strong resource within the team and assist in developing the competencies of junior team members; and 
• Assist the Head of Credit Execution, Western Canada, as required, in reviewing the credit quality of the National Client Group, Western Canada portfolio.

Your team

Our team stands out for its excellence in execution, collaboration and transaction delivery with an integrated go-to-market strategy.  The portfolio consists of a balance of large Canadian private businesses, small to medium sized public companies, and private equity backed deals across diversified industries (both bilateral and syndicated transactions).  

You will collaborate with senior members of the National Client Group, Western Canada team and gain hands-on experience underwriting complex transactions and managing an active portfolio.  As you develop your professional skillset and gain valuable transaction and portfolio management experience, several growth opportunities exist – both within the National Client Group, Western Canada team and across the broader Bank.

Requirements:

• Hold a Bachelors’ degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or a related field;
• Professional designation(s) and/or an advanced degree is considered a strong asset;
• Minimum of 5 – 7 years of experience in corporate or upper mid-market commercial banking;
• Strong knowledge of credit underwriting, loan structuring (bilateral/syndicated transactions), financial statement analysis, financial model and capital structure assessment, and legal documentation review & negotiation;
• Proficiency with the Microsoft suite of products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) used in the creation of presentations, confidential information memoranda and other written documents; and
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to form and present well-reasoned recommendations.