Job Description
Area of Interest: Advisory services, Commercial banking A career in the Specialized Groups of the Commercial & Private management sector is an opportunity to work with the best players in the sectors of Technology & Innovation, Health, Agri-food, Creative Industries & Professional Firms in all their financing projects ($1 to +$200M). As a Portfolio Manager, Specialized Groups and in collaboration with your colleagues, you play a leading role in the strategic support of companies across Canada. Your varied and complex tasks will allow you to quickly become a trusted advisor to companies that are transforming the world. Your job: Play a consulting role aligned with client needs by leveraging your high-level professional knowledge and experience Achieve clients business objectives by proposing financial strategies based on an optimal combination of specialized financing products Participate in the development of sector-specific funding strategies and guidelines in support of VPAs. Support account managers and senior managers during the implementation of new financing files and at all stages of monitoring and renewal of a file Identify financial risks to the Bank with respect to financing and make recommendations to reduce or eliminate them Participate in the preparation of files including the analysis and establishment of financing structures for companies In some cases, in collaboration with the account manager, participate in preliminary meetings as well as the presentation of financing sketches to clients Participate in negotiations with internal stakeholders (legal advisors, credit department, syndication service, etc.) and external stakeholders (legal advisors, other financial institutions, customers, prospects, etc.) Use credit risk and profitability assessment tools to ensure compliance with funding and risk management policies and standards. Your team: Within the specialized group structured financing team, you are part of a large team of expert colleagues and report to the Director credit risk underwriting. Our team stands out for its expertise in complex credit structuring and execution. We work in a hybrid mode. Our training programs, based on experiential learning, allow you to quickly master your profession and benefit from the assistance of your colleagues. Customized training content on practical cases and ad-hoc learning sessions will be available to enhance your continuous learning. Access to colleagues with diverse expertise, experiences, and profiles enriches your development from all perspectives. Basic requirements: Completed bachelors degree, related to the industry, and 7 years of relevant experience OR completed Masters degree, related to the industry, and 5 years of relevant experience Experience in complex trade credit, acquisition loans and knowledge of business products and services Experience analyzing complex financial models Experience in customer service, negotiation and business development Ability to manage priorities and timelines Interpersonal skills and team player Knowledge of capital market debt instruments an asset Experience in syndicated financing an asset Languages: Reason to require this language: you will need to serve clients who speak a language other than French regularly. SkillsPress space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Accountability Client-focused Communication Diversity & Inclusion Driving Results Emotional Intelligence Empathy Humility Initiative Learning Agility Resiliency Teamwork Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibilityYour benefitsPress space or enter keys to toggle section visibility 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 optionsFlexible group insuranceGenerous pension planEmployee Share Ownership PlanEmployee and Family Assistance ProgramPreferential banking servicesOpportunities to get involved in community initiativesTelemedicine serviceVirtual 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. Were putting people first:Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Were 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! Why work at National Bank?For an environment that supports your career pathThere are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.For an inclusive and diverse environmentWe foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?Sign up to get information on what’s new for your career and our events.Complete your profile for a personalized experience and search made easy with job alerts relevant to you.