Posted 8 days ago
Director, Credit Risk
@ NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA
Edmonton, Alberta
Overview
National Bank of Canada is hiring a Director, Credit Risk for its Western Commercial Credit Risk Management team. The role analyzes, authorizes and recommends complex diversified industry credit files, supports account managers, and sits on credit committees. The posting states a hybrid work model, adjustable schedules, and a Calgary, Edmonton or Vancouver location.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze, authorize or recommend complex diversified industry credit files
- Support account managers in structuring credit
- Monitor loan portfolios and recommend improvements
- Participate in credit committees and strategic initiatives
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in commerce, finance, accounting or related field
- 5+ years in Mid-Market segment, including underwriting or client-facing roles
- Proven ability to influence internal partners
- Leadership of credit initiatives and special mandates
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Director |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Commerce, Finance, Accounting |
| Perks mentioned | Flexible hours, Retirement plan, Stock or equity, Wellness, Paid training |
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NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA
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Full company description
At National Bank, we believe in the potential of each individual, and that even the smallest gestures can make a big difference. When we help others accomplish their projects, we help empower them and the community at large. We try to make a difference through innovation, but above all, by putting people first. By taking the time to listen and letting our actions speak for themselves. By remaining bold and passionate. By developing lasting relationships as partners and allies. Together we can achieve great things and create a positive impact. Want to learn more about us? For advice on your personal finances, visit: nbc.ca/advice For advice on your business, visit: nbc.ca/business For career opportunities, visit: jobs.nbc.ca For all the latest news, visit: nbc.ca/news By clicking "Follow" above, you may receive communications from National Bank, either in your LinkedIn inbox or by other means via LinkedIn, about products and services that could interest you. Learn more at: www.nbc.ca/socialnetworks.
- LinkedIn followers
- 293,456
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 18,893
- Reported office locations
- 800 Rue Saint-Jacques, Montreal, Quebec H3C 1A3, CA
- Business categories
- Wealth Management
- Finance
- Digital Marketing
- Banking
- Fraud Detection
- Personal Finance
- Insurance
- FinTech
- Financial Services
- Customer Service
- Other recorded names
- National Bank of Canada
- NATIONAL
- Specialties
- Bancaire
- Investissement
- Courtage
- Assurance
- Technologie de l'information
- Données
- Conformité
- Entreprise
- Hypothèque
- Service client
- Trésorerie
- Gestion privée
- Retraite
- Banking
- Finance
- Trading
- Mastercard
- Investment
- Insurance
- Trust
- Information technology
- Client data
- Compliance
- Commercial banking
- Mortgage
- Retirement
- Private banking
- Customer service
- and Treasury
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
At National Bank, we believe in the potential of each individual, and that even the smallest gestures can make a big difference. When we help others accomplish their projects, we help empower them and the community at large. We try to make a difference through innovation, but above all, by putting people first. By taking the time to listen and letting our actions speak for themselves. By remaining bold and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Banking |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Montreal, Quebec |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Specialties | BancaireInvestissementCourtageAssuranceTechnologie de l'informationDonnéesConformitéEntrepriseHypothèqueService client |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 499 |
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A career as a Director on the Western Credit Risk Management team at National Bank means acting as an expert in credit adjudication for Mid-Market sector (Diversified Industry) financing. This role lets you play a key part in growing high-potential client portfolios by applying your deep financial analysis and credit expertise to large-scale, complex lending projects.
This opportunity is ideal if you're energized by decision-making, business impact, and partnering with relationship managers to ensure sound, strategic credit outcomes.
Your job
- Analyze, authorize, or recommend complex diversified industry credit files, in line with risk appetite and policy
- Collaborate with business lines to deliver timely responses on financing requests
- Support account managers as an advisor and coach in structuring credit
- Monitor loan portfolios and proactively recommend improvements
- Identify and implement quality control strategies to strengthen portfolio integrity
- Participate in credit committees and strategic initiatives
- Ensure compliance with policies and act as a change agent to improve tools and processes
Your team
Within the Western Commercial Credit Risk Management team, you’ll be part of a dynamic group of credit experts and report to the Senior Director. We offer flexible work arrangements including a hybrid work model and adjustable schedules to support your work-life balance.
National Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized learning programs, based on learning through action, help you master your role and expand your expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, Harvard Learning Center, and access to coaching and mentoring are always available to support your growth.
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- + 5 years of experience in Mid-Market segment, including underwriting and/or client-facing roles
- Proven ability to influence and collaborate with internal partners at various levels
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach and influence
- Solid analytical, organizational, and decision-making abilities
- Leadership of any new implemented credit initiatives and/or special mandates
- Ideal candidate will be in Calgary, Edmonton or Vancouver
Soft skills to highlight in your application
- Integrity and sound judgment
- Ability to build strong relationships across teams
- Adaptability and openness to change
- Strategic thinking and attention to detail
- Ability to coach and support colleagues through change
- Initiative and autonomy in managing priorities
Mandatory languages
- English (spoken and written)
- French is considered an asset
Required skills: Adjudication, Artificial Intelligence, Commercial Banking, Commercial Lending, Credit, Credit Analysis, Credit Management, Credit Risk, Credit Risk Analysis, Credit Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Diversity & Inclusion, Empathy, Initiative, Learning Agility, Resiliency, Teamwork
Your benefits
In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:
* Health and wellness program, including many options
* Flexible group insurance
* Generous pension plan
* Employee Share Ownership Plan
* Employee and family assistance program
* Preferential banking services
* Involvement in community initiatives
* Telemedicine service
* Virtual sleep clinic
We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.
Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.
Making a bold move in a people-first environment
We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.
We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?
Join us!
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