Underwriter, Commercial/ Real Estate

Attendance

Hybrid

Job number

30142

Category

Intermediate Professional

Status: Permanent

Type of Contract

Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time

Full Time / Part Time?

Full-Time

Posting date

14-Jan-2026

Area(s) of interest: Advisory services, Commercial banking

Location(s): Vancouver

A career as an Underwriter, in the Commercial Banking – BC Region team at National Bank means acting as a financing specialist who supports the development of high quality credit solutions. This job allows you to have a positive impact on our organization thanks to your experience in credit underwriting, risk assessment, and collaboration with internal partners.

Your role

- Underwrite real estate and commercial financing requests by completing thorough analyses and preparing clear, accurate credit submissions.
- Ensure the quality and reliability of credit recommendations by applying appropriate risk assessment measures and validating compliance with internal policies.
- Collaborate with relationship managers and internal partners to develop financing solutions that meet client needs and support business growth.
- Identify risks, issues, or missing information early in the process and propose solutions to ensure timely credit delivery.
- Participate in improving credit processes and team efficiency by sharing expertise, supporting analysts, and contributing to continuous learning.

Your team

The Commercial Banking team of specialists who work in an agile, proactive, and collaborative manner to seize opportunities, stay at the cutting edge of technology, and continuously improve processes.

Within the BC Region Commercial Credit department, you are part of a team of four colleagues and report to the AVP, Regional Head, Portfolio Management and Compliance. Our team stands out for its strong collaboration, analytical rigor, and commitment to offering high quality support to our partners. We aim to offer you maximum flexibility to promote your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment and a flexible, adaptable schedule.

Requirements

- Hold a bachelor's degree in commerce, finance, accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience in real estate and commercial credit underwriting.
- Knowledge of risk management, credit policies, and business lending practices.
- Ability to analyze financial information and prepare clear credit submissions.
- Experience in mentoring or offering guidance to junior colleagues.

Soft skills

- Collaboration and teamwork
- Communication abilities
- Adaptability and openness to change
- Judgment and decision making
- Leadership in supporting colleagues

Languages:

English

Skills

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Communication

Diversity & Inclusion

Driving Results

Emotional Intelligence

Teamwork

Accountability

Client-focused

Empathy

Initiative

Learning Agility

Resiliency

Humility

Your benefits
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 options
* Flexible group insurance
* Generous pension plan
* Employee Share Ownership Plan
* Employee and Family Assistance Program
* Preferential banking services
* Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
* Telemedicine service
* Virtual 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.

We're putting people first
We're 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

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