Manager, Financing Solutions

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

A career as a Manager, Financing Solutions within Commercial Banking at National Bank offers the opportunity to play a key role in credit underwriting, credit structuring, risk management, and client relationship support for a complex and diversified portfolio of commercial clients.

In this role, you will be responsible for underwriting, monitoring, and adjudicating credit requests across a broad range of industries within the Upper Mid-Market Commercial Banking segment. You will leverage your strong understanding of credit policies, lending practices, and existing financing arrangements to deliver sound credit recommendations while supporting business growth.

• Partner closely with Relationship Managers to deliver timely, high-quality credit underwriting for both new and existing borrowing clients.
• Structure and assess financing solutions for mid-market and upper-market commercial clients while balancing growth opportunities and risk considerations.
• Develop creative and comprehensive client solutions by collaborating with internal partners and subject matter experts across the organization.
• Manage day-to-day credit and relationship support activities for a diversified commercial portfolio.
• Apply strong risk assessment and mitigation practices, leveraging expertise in commercial lending and credit policy.
• Evaluate financing opportunities and make prudent lending recommendations aligned with National Bank’s risk appetite and governance standards.
• Conduct ongoing portfolio monitoring, due diligence, and covenant compliance reviews to proactively identify and manage emerging risks.
• Exercise sound judgment and decision-making to effectively balance client needs with responsible risk management.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular engagement and proactive support.
• Serve as a key point of contact for high-value commercial clients, contributing to client retention and satisfaction.
• Identify client needs and connect them with relevant banking partners and specialists to deliver a full-service banking experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in commercial banking, lending, or credit risk management.
• Strong knowledge of commercial lending, credit adjudication, risk management principles, and banking practices.
• Proven experience in commercial credit underwriting across a broad range of industries.
• Excellent analytical, relationship management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage complex financing structures and make sound credit decisions in a fast-paced environment.

• Communication
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Driving Results
• Emotional Intelligence
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Client-focused
• Empathy
• Initiative
• Learning Agility
• Resiliency
• Humility