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Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few
In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1
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We are looking for a Senior Manager, Underwriting to join our team in Mississauga!
This is an opportunity to put your analytical skills, business acumen and commercial lending experience to good use. You will be responsible for proposing high quality loan proposals in the amount of $1M or more, for businesses in various industries across Canada. If you are looking for an organization that invests in your talent, join our committed and diverse team!
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Senior Manager, Underwriting is responsible for conducting proper investigations and due diligence activities for loan proposals. The Manager, Underwriting, must also present high-quality proposals, which include all appropriate analysis and documentation while ensuring that risk levels are within the parameters of accepted credit practices and BDC policies and procedures.
CHALLENGES TO BE MET
Underwrite high-quality proposals by analyzing and conducting proper investigations and due diligence for medium to high complexity loan proposals.
Develop appropriate terms, pricing, conditions and covenants while ensuring thorough credit analysis, due diligence and sound account management practices.
Review loan packages and, when necessary, negotiate with internal partners (AM/BCM/CRM) on structuring the deal to ensure compliance with BDC policies and procedures.
Participate in the resolution of compliance or material changes that arise as deals are being negotiated and structured.
Develop win-win solutions for the client and BDC through innovative thinking and resourcefulness.
Maintain relationships with business centre personnel, colleagues and internal partners in order to foster teamwork, the pursuit of common objectives and the consistent application of policies.
Keep abreast of changes to policies, procedures and detailed processes and trends in credit and regulatory issues that may have an impact on BDC.
Coach new employees and BDLs; mentor and share experience with team members.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Bachelor’s degree in commerce, business administration or accounting
Accounting designation or CFA and banking experience are a definite asset
3 to 5 years or more of relevant experience
Experience in corporate and/or syndicated financing
Experience in loan writing and ability to analyze and structure complex financial deals
Sound credit judgement coupled with a strong understanding of credit policies and practices
Thorough knowledge of Bank products, services, policies and procedures and ability to provide high quality customer service to internal/external clients
Ability to develop win-win solutions for the client and BDC through innovative thinking
Strong communication skills to be able to interact and negotiate with the internal partners and, in certain instances, with clients.
Good time management and priority setting skills in order to meet critical deadlines
Strong business acumen
Team player with a thorough understanding of the dynamics of the small business environment
Proudly one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].
While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in commerce, business administration or accounting
- 3 to 5 years or more of relevant underwriting/credit experience
- Experience in corporate and/or syndicated financing
- Experience in loan writing and structuring complex financial deals
- Sound credit judgment and strong understanding of credit policies and practices
- Thorough knowledge of bank products, services, policies and procedures
- Strong communication and negotiation skills with internal partners and clients
- Good time management and priority setting skills to meet deadlines
- Strong business acumen and understanding of small business dynamics
- Ability to coach, mentor and share experience with team members
- Accounting designation or CFA and banking experience (asset)
What We Do
We are BDC, the bank for Canadian entrepreneurs. Our mission is to help create and develop strong Canadian businesses through financing, consulting services and securitization, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises. Through our subsidiary—BDC Capital, we also offer a full spectrum of specialized financing, including venture capital, equity as well as growth and business transition capital. BDC, Canada’s first B Corp bank. B Corps are certified Beneficial companies. Their purpose is to create value for society as well as money. They meet high standards of transparency and accountability, and create positive social and environmental benefit. Learn more at www.bcorporation.net. Social Media Community Guidelines: https://www.bdc.ca/EN/about/social_media/Pages/social-media-guidelines.aspx
