Senior Associate

Crete Capital – Senior Associate – Vancouver, BC Crete Capital is a leading boutique corporate debt advisory and placement firm based in Vancouver, BC. The team focuses on arranging optimal financing solutions for commercial real estate transactions and corporate growth (M&A, expansion, and transition) through a structured and proprietary process. Crete Capital was created to deliver first in class capital advisory services to entrepreneurs and investors, targeting private middle market companies seeking growth and optimization. Our business is built around our four core values of delivering Disproportionate Value, operating with a Long Game mentality, working Better Together to become Best in Class. Our approach is focused on quality, professionalism and integrity that is recognized in the industry and the business community as a step above. Today, Crete Capital is a BCFSA and RECA registered mortgage brokerage offering commercial mortgage placement in BC and Alberta, as well as corporate finance advisory across Canada. Service Platform Structure and Areas of Growth Crete CRE – Commercial real estate with strength in Industrial and growth focus in the Office/Retail asset classes (professional services financing)Crete Corporate – Private company M&A and corporate growth (MBOs, LBOs, mergers and organic) Crete Capital’s Culture & Winning Behaviors Crete Capital’s top company goal is to become the undisputed leader in our market.The firm targets Canada’s most sought-after companies, groups and individuals as portfolio clients to deliver in-depth and impactful entrepreneurial capital solutions.Our business is underpinned by our core values to build a long‑term, high value firm set on integrity.At Crete Capital, we believe in being “right‑sized”. This means strategic team‑building, a focus on quality and professional development to service a sought‑after target market. More information on Crete Capital can be found at: www.cretecapital.com / Instagram: @cretecapital / LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/crete-capital-inc/ Role & Reporting Role: Senior Associate or Associate (candidate driven) Establish Today’s Business Leveraging Crete Capital’s existing infrastructure, best practices and competitive strategy to develop a book of business and network around a financing specialization – commercial real estate (office/retail – professional services) or corporate finance (M&A and corporate growth).With team support – analyze, underwrite, package and execute on transactions to closing, following best practices of the firm for quality and professionalism.Develop and maintain strong working relationships with new and existing capital partners in efforts to strengthen the capital placement product and become the capital advisor of choice.Integrate into culture of integrity, teamwork and high performance.Establish and maintain administrative hygiene via use of Crete Capital CRM and database management. Compensation Package Crete Capital maintains a culture of high performance. Compensation includes a progressive revenue‑share structure on lead and supported transactions, as well as performance‑based bonus opportunities. Fee based revenue share: $150k-$250k+ (including all commission compensation) The Candidate A senior commercial finance professional with 4-9 years’ experience in a major discipline related to the activities of Crete Capital. Commercial banking/lending, commercial real estate finance and/or merchant banking. Education / Qualifications A Bachelor's degree is required. Higher relevant education such as MBA, CPA, CFA candidacy, valued but not required. Skills and Personal Characteristics A willingness and ability to understand and embrace Crete Capital’s culture, vision and goals.Direct commercial lending experience with management of an active client portfolio.Planning and organizing. Demonstrates reliability. Structured and productive in work habits. Manages time well and meets deadlines. Works with a sense of urgency. Sees things through to completion.Ability to work independently and as a self‑starter.Open and honest communicator capable of building loyalty and trust among team members.Outstanding communication style. Ability to influence and gain creditability by virtue of one’s action and results vs. title.“Principal material”. Courage to do what is right for all stakeholders. Actions always represent the best interest of the company. Thinks and acts like an owner.Optimistic and able to cope with set‑backs and unexpected challenges with energy.“Low ego” personality and able to create successful relationships with varying personalities and functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr