Avp, Commercial Portfolio Management

At

CWB

, we strive to build value for the people who choose us every day: our people, our clients and our investors. We do this by holding true to the values that guide us. We put people first and build relationships with intention. We seek out and embrace new ideas, knowing that better is always possible. We believe that how we do things is as important as what we do. And we harness the power of inclusion. Our culture is who we are and how we show up - as individuals and as a team - to accomplish our strategy.

Location: Markham, ON

Flexible work arrangements, hybrid work environment

CWB Financial Group (CWB) is on a mission to become the
_best full-service bank_ for business owners in Canada.

Our target clients are small and medium-sized business owners, and they deserve a clear alternative. They deserve a proactive partner who helps them succeed. We’re caring. We’re nimble. We’re specialized. And we’re transforming to deliver a proactive client experience in a rapidly changing environment. That’s how we create value for our clients, people, and investors. That’s how we become the best full-service bank for business owners in Canada.

Our Commercial team includes a diverse group of banking professionals who strive every single day to achieve strong results for the bank and their clients. Our team of designated commercial banking experts knows the value of relationship building and brings that perfect combination of stellar stewardship, client support and financial expertise to the table.

No day is ever the same in commercial banking. Whether it’s providing proactive client solutions, stellar service support, consultation sessions or financial advice, we’re there every step of the way for our clients to ensure they reach their personal and business dreams. It’s this top service that we are known for.

The opportunity

Leadership. Credit management. Balanced approach. Client focused. Compliance strategist.

Leadership for the Account Specialist team within a specified geographic market, which may include more than one physical location. A coach and mentor for the credit team, this leader will strive to balance sales and risk management in a way that secures clients and protects the bank. The role adjudicates loans within Branch discretionary limits and is responsible for ensuring the Branch’s credit portfolio remains within CWB’s credit risk appetite. The role holder is a fully experienced, qualified credit professional, capable of independent activity and leadership of a team. They will implement credit policies, conducts credit reviews and ensure that the approval procedures, standards of credit control and portfolio maintenance conform to controls/ procedures established by the credit risk management team for the business.

Foundational knowledge and experience to grow with

A Bachelor’s Degree in commerce, finance or accounting disciplines with a minimum of 7 years’ experience within functions of risk management, banking and/or business lending with direct people and team leadership accountabilities.

Competencies & capabilities that will take you further

Client focused. Deliver exceptional client experiences at every interaction and execute on plans to continuously build the client experience, in line with CWB’s brand promise. Provide full-service solutions for clients with the view to be every client’s primary financial partner.

Financially savvy. You’ve garnered strong credit and commercial lending experience that has allowed you to plan, execute and develop strategies that have resulted in you hitting your, and your team’s, targets and business goals out of the financial institution park.

Compliance and risk expert. You mill manage a variety of tasks from overseeing credit activities to managing operations to ensuring compliance regimens and risk management strategies are put into place.

Operationally sound. You’re all about seeing your team succeed and reach their achievements and successes. You will provide guidance and mentorship in areas like risk assessment, credit underwriting, credit structuring and credit presentation skills - delivering results effectively and efficiently.

Trusted partner. As a fully experienced, qualified credit professional, your day will include managing multiple tasks such as leading your team, implementing credit policies, conducting credit reviews and ensuring that approval procedures are put into place for clients and the client relationship team.

Team player: Respect CWB values & conduct code. Representing the CWB Brand with honor and integrity in a manner consistent with our culture.

Why work with us?
- Winners of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture 2021 &_
- Recognized as one of 50 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Places to Work 2021_
- & _
- Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness in Canada 2021_

Values driven people first benefits
- Wellness matters._ We offer an award-winning benefits package that includes