Posted 7 days ago
Manager, Business Banking Credit
@ Meridian Credit Union Limited
Guelph, Ontario
Overview
Meridian Credit Union Limited is hiring a Manager, Business Banking Credit to lead a team of Commercial Analysts and Senior Analysts at its Guelph Business Banking Centre. The role oversees credit application quality, complex structuring including Land Development and Construction files, and portfolio monitoring within policy. It is full-time, hybrid, paid CAD $79,100 to $110,000 per year.
Pay:
$79,100–$110,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Assess and prepare high-quality commercial credit applications
- Structure complex credits above $10 million, including land development and construction
- Monitor portfolio quality within approved guidelines
- Lead, train and coach Commercial and Senior Commercial Analysts
- Resolve member and credit issues
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 5 years of commercial credit or adjudication experience
- Advanced knowledge of business financial statements and cash flow analysis
- Experience with land development and construction is an asset
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Comfort using digital tools and AI-enabled technology
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-30
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Seniority | Manager |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | financial accounting, lending principles |
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Meridian Credit Union Limited
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Full company description
The Meridian Experience! A different employment experience Are you looking for an employer who shares your passion and enthusiasm? Do you want a job where you know you’re making a difference, every day you come to work? Do you want a challenging career with an organization that gives back to the community and whose employees embrace corporate social responsibility? Consider Meridian as a way you can grow your career with us. Where you’ll be involved in local decision making, work hands-on in finding solutions for our Members, where everyone works together to achieve our personal and financial goals. We’ll provide an inspirational environment that’s open and collaborative that empowers you to reach your professional goals and excel in the work of fulfilling our vision. You’ll have an opportunity to develop strong, enduring and independent working relationships where long-term partnerships with our Members is a reality. We are committed to creating a highly engaged workforce; we believe it’s critical to our success. As a company that puts people first. Meridian has always paid close attention to the rising cost of living and factored this into employee wages, which is why we are incredibly proud to be Ontario’s largest certified living wage employer. We pay all our employees, regardless of role, a living wage as calculated by the Ontario Living Wage Network. We believe that fair compensation for our employees translates to improved financial and overall well-being.
- LinkedIn followers
- 33,398
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 2,232
- Reported office locations
- 3300 Bloor St. W, Toronto, Ontario M8X 2W8, CA
- 3300 Bloor Street W, Centre Tower, Toronto, Ontario M8X 2X3, CA
- Business categories
- Financial Services
- Crowdfunding
- Other recorded names
- Meridian Credit Union
- Specialties
- Credit Union
- Banking
- Financial Services
- and Commercial Banking
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 125,000,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
The Meridian Experience! A different employment experience Are you looking for an employer who shares your passion and enthusiasm? Do you want a job where you know you’re making a difference, every day you come to work? Do you want a challenging career with an organization that gives back to the community and whose employees embrace corporate social responsibility? Consider Meridian as a way you can grow your…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Banking |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2005 |
| Specialties | Credit UnionBankingFinancial Servicesand Commercial Banking |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 64 |
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About this opportunity
At Meridian our aspiration is to integrate our purpose into everything we do for people, the planet, and communities. We believe that our greatest opportunity is to create opportunity and meet people where they are.
Reporting to the Director, Sales & Service, the Manager, BBC Business Banking Credit role interfaces closely with Business Banking Centre (“BBC”) management and Business Credit Department management teams. The role will assist with credit and operational risk management within the BBC. Accountable for the quality of credit applications/submissions as prepared by Commercial Analysts, structuring large and complex applications, and assisting with delivering a superior Member experience while driving profitable growth. A key responsibility is to lead a team of Analyst and Senior Analysts, with a mandate to train, develop and coach.
This role will oversee the Land Development & Construction Team of Analysts.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner effectively with Commercial Analysts, Relationship Managers and Directors & Team Leads, as well as Business Credit Department as appropriate, to understand and enhance credit procedures and related tools.
- Assess credit application, ensuring they provide high quality of risk assessment, credit structure, due diligence, and overall credit preparation.
- Assist as necessary with preparing credit applications for complex structures which would typically be assigned to Senior Relationship Managers and/or Directors, with specific attention given to credit requirements in excess of $10 million, Land Development and Construction applications and large General Industry credits.
- Spearhead workflow within the Commercial Analyst group to build efficiencies and regularly update management as required.
- Ensure the overall portfolio is accurately monitored and controlled, adhering to, and administering within approved guidelines and in line with established operating policies and procedures.
- Assist in providing coverage and growing each portfolio, in you region of responsibility, ensuring the BBC unit meets or exceeds annual sales, revenue, volume and new Member objectives.
- Resolved Member and credit issues to deliver a positive Member experience.
- Interpret and apply Meridian’s credit risk management strategy.
- Follow and ensure staff are knowledgeable and align with the Code of Conduct and regulatory requirements.
- Understand changing market conditions and remain knowledgeable on relevant industry issues.
- Build new relationships and deepen existing Member relationships by consistently differentiating Meridian from the competition by providing a unique credit offering to individual Commercial Members.
- Develop, train, and lead a team of Commercial Analysts and Senior Commercial Analysts.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience with Land Development & Construction is an asset.
- Advanced understanding of a wide range of commercial business financing structures, standards, and techniques.
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of business financial statements, business case proposals and cash flow analysis.
- Advanced knowledge of commercial account operating procedures and related banking services.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to quickly prioritize and resolve critical issues as they arise.
- Proven ability to provide clear communications, advice and guidance consistent with Meridian Values.
- Broad knowledge of special supervision requirements for risk mitigation including collection work out techniques and remedies.
- Extensive experience in complex problem loan workouts, with exposure to commercial litigation and insolvency management
- Advanced understanding of a wide range of commercial business financing structures, standards, and techniques.
- Excellent communication skills and computer competency.
- Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate as a pro-active genuine partner.
- Commitment to the organization by actively supporting the values and demonstrating alignment with the goals of the organization.
- Comfort learning and adopting new digital tools, with an openness to using AI‑enabled technology to enhance productivity, accuracy, and the Member experience.
Education, Work Experience, and Professional Designations/Certifications
- Post-secondary education or related job training, with detailed knowledge of financial accounting and lending principals.
- Minimum 5 years of commercial/adjudication experience.
This role represents an existing vacancy. Internal candidates are being considered as part of our standard process.
Salary Range: CAD $79,100.00 to $110,000.00 annually.
Compensation for this role is based on a combination of skills, experience, and internal equity. Candidates with stronger alignment to the role’s requirements may be placed higher within the range. Your recruiter will share more information about our total rewards package during the hiring process.
Office Location: Business Banking Centre 400, 200 Speedvale Avenue W, Guelph, ON. This is a hybrid role.
Meridian has a remote work policy that allows flexibility for employees to work remotely but also requires regular time in the office for purposeful meetings to collaborate, innovate and build effective relationships with your team, your colleagues and your leader which is very important to us.
What's in it for you?
- We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success
- We provide you with the tools and technology needed to delight your candidates and clients
- You'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders
- Hybrid work arrangements with in-person office time to collaborate, innovate and build relationships with your colleagues
- This isn't your typical "corporate" job. We work hard and we have fun!
Build the Future of Banking with Us
At Meridian, we’re not just adapting to the future—we’re shaping it. We see talent as a catalyst for sustainable growth, community impact, and future-readiness. As the financial landscape evolves, we’re looking for team members who bring:
- Embedding & leveraging technology – Confidence and willingness to learn and integrate AI and emerging technologies into new ways of working. Experience with low/no code tools like the Microsoft Power Platform and generative AI productivity tools like Microsoft Copilot is considered an asset
- Critical Thinking – The ability to analyze, evaluate and interpret information from various sources and apply logic and problem solving to make decisions.
- Data Driven– Leverage data and insights to identify, prioritize and improve member experience and business efficiency.
- Curiosity & Flexibility – Comfortable navigating and embracing change and uncertainty, ask more questions, explore more options. Continuously learn and grow.
Who we are:
Meridian is Ontario’s largest credit union, and second largest in Canada, helping to grow the lives of our more than 380,000 Members. Meridian has more than 80 years of banking history and is 100% owned by its members. With 87 retail branches and 15 Business Banking Centers across Ontario and $ 32B in assets under management, Meridian offers a full range of financial products and services to its retail, business banking and wealth members. With over 2200 employees and corporate offices located in Toronto and St. Catharines, Meridian has a track record of creating and delivering innovative new offerings and is committed to investing in the communities that we serve. Our plan is to build on our momentum as we deliver on our purpose - helping our members achieve their best life.
Find our story here: About Meridian
Experience the Difference!
Meridian committed to promoting an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and Members in which we live and serve.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.
Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.
Thank you for your interest in Meridian Credit Union.
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