Strategic Commercial Governance Lead

6 days ago

Old Toronto, Canada Equitable Group Full time

Equitable Group, a leading FinTech, seeks an experienced professional to join its team as the Strategic Commercial Governance Lead. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing governance policies, credit processes, analytics, and training for the Commercial department.

The ideal candidate will have a strong risk background, with experience in commercial lending and a proven ability to adapt to constantly changing regulatory and compliance environments. They must possess excellent organization and communication skills, with the ability to work on multiple projects and deal with various stakeholders and teams.

The Strategic Commercial Governance Lead will support the Managing Director, Commercial Monitoring, Control and Analytics, as well as the VP, Commercial Lending, on various projects aimed at increasing efficiency while ensuring all critical functions meet the Bank's regulatory requirements and align with its policies & procedures and risk appetite.

This role requires close collaboration with other departments within Equitable Group, including cross-functional teams and senior management. The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to act independently, managing internal stakeholders to drive execution and obtain results in a timely manner.

In terms of responsibilities, the successful candidate will:

  • Drive collaboration within the Commercial department to review and update the Commercial department's policies and procedures.
  • Support regression analysis of Commercial policy and procedure concerning regulatory changes and updated enterprise policy and procedures.
  • Provide direction to Senior Management within the Commercial department to ensure that adequate controls and procedures are in place and are strictly adhered to by communicating updates in the Bank's policies and procedures.
  • Research, provide analysis, and interpret applicable policies and procedures and legislation to share guidance with appropriate stakeholders within the Commercial department in a concise and relevant manner.
  • Oversee credit initiatives to support the growth and optimization of the Commercial portfolio while maintaining compliance with the Bank's policies & procedures and risk appetite.
  • Drive collaboration within Senior Management in the Commercial department to identify needs and develop scalable solutions to increase efficiencies, enhance customer experience, and limit operational/regulatory risks.
  • Support the Senior Director, Commercial Operations and Analytics by drafting, implementing, and maintaining reports and tools for the Commercial department, contract negotiation, and assisting with Ad Hoc requests as needed.
  • Support the monitoring of the Commercial Department by assisting with the creation and maintenance of Commercial Reporting.
  • Regularly review, develop and distribute to the Commercial department an effective and ongoing training program related to the Bank's and the Commercial department's policies and procedures.
  • Support Senior Management by providing guidance and training to commercial partners on the Bank's requirements.

Key qualifications for this role include:

  • A minimum of 8 years' experience in commercial real estate.
  • Knowledge of banking regulations (i.e., CAR, PIPEDA, Bank Act, AML, etc.).
  • Experience with drafting policy, procedures, standards, and other related documents, and facilitating effective training to staff.
  • Ability to translate legislative/regulatory requirements into policy/procedure.
  • Experience working with Project Management teams and implementing project initiatives.
  • Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle competing priorities.
  • French language proficiency is an asset.

We offer a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, based on experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits, a generous RRSP match program, and employee Share Purchase Plan. We also offer virtual events to connect with colleagues, an annual professional development allowance, and a fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience.

The position will be based in Toronto, ON, with hybrid work arrangements in place. If you're passionate about making a difference in the financial industry, please submit your application.

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