Director, Loan Syndications

We’re Vancity, a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. Since 1946, our relentless commitment to these values has helped us challenge the status quo and break down barriers. We’ve made bold commitments to become net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans, and we’re actively pursuing strategies in Indigenous banking and financial resilience for our members.

As the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada, we’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s Top Employers. If you’re ready to join our team of 2,300 diverse individuals, access competitive rewards and benefits, and be part of a greater movement

Your Role in Supporting Our Members:
As a  Director, Loan Syndications  , you will lead Vancity’s national syndication strategy, supporting growth across commercial lending by originating business through VCIB across Canada and Vancity Credit Union within BC. You will develop and deepen strategic partner and client relationships while leading the structuring, underwriting, negotiation, and successful closing of complex syndicated transactions. Through your market expertise and strong commercial judgment, you will help build a robust origination pipeline, strengthen Vancity’s presence in the market, and contribute to sustainable revenue growth.

This is a  Full-time, Permanent  role based at  Vancity Head Office  or  Toronto Head Office  and will report directly to the  Head, VCIB, Syndications & CRE  . While this position provides a hybrid work arrangement, you will be expected to be on-site for events and business demands.

How You'll Make an Impact:

Leading the structuring and negotiation of high-value, complex deals and credit approvals, ensuring alignment with client needs

Overseeing credit approvals and driving pricing coordination to support successful financial close

Sourcing, maintaining, and deepening relationships with external partners to build a strong origination pipeline and roster of syndication partners

Strengthening the visibility of the Syndications team internally and externally

Collaborating with internal stakeholders to develop and implement processes and procedures that meet client expectations and support consistency across transactions

Representing Vancity at industry forums and conferences, leveraging insights on trends, competition, and emerging products to inform strategic decision-making

Engaging with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to align strategies, address client needs, and deliver holistic business solutions

Ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, internal controls, and compliance policies across relationship management activities

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

Extensive knowledge of loan syndications, commercial lending, deal structuring, underwriting, and credit approval processes

Demonstrated experience originating business and building strategic relationships with lending partners, clients, and other external stakeholders

Strong commercial judgment with the ability to structure and negotiate complex, high-value transactions

Proven ability to collaborate with and influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders

Extra Skills That Set You Apart:

Experience developing or executing syndication strategies across multiple markets or regions

Established relationships within the Canadian commercial lending or loan syndications market

Experience representing an organization at industry forums, conferences, or other external market events

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are:

Strategic  - You connect market opportunities, partner needs, and organizational priorities to guide long‑term syndication growth.

Relationship‑Focused  - You build trusted, lasting partnerships with clients,…