Credit Director

Requisition ID: 268270 

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Ensure that credit adjudication, control activities and related processes on National Accounts credit requests are conducted within a strong risk culture, focusing on emerging risks and within risk appetite. Provide an objective oversight and effective challenge, enable capital optimization, ensure ongoing monitoring, and partner with business lines to develop effective strategy.

Is this role right for you? In this role you will: 
Risk Assessment and Rating Assignment:

• Adjudicate and/or authorize credit requests up to assigned limits; make sound recommendations on larger credit requests and/or problem loans within the Bank risk appetite and in adherence to our policy and standards.
• Evaluate financial and non-financial risks for an accurate client risk profiling, challenge banking strategies and risk return over assets below defined threshold ensuring compliance with bank policies and regulatory requirements.
• Risk assessment and rating assignment, timely monitoring changes in client’s creditworthiness, and recommending adequate course of action.
• Understand economic, political and regulatory framework and how it impacts the assigned portfolio. Recommending potential actions.
• Participate in risk committees and deal forums, acting as an advisor partner for Banking. 

Client Centric (internal/external)

• Play an integral role in the client relationship experience by collaborating effectively with Banking, providing feedback, participating in client’s meetings/calls/field visits when possible, to ensure a cohesive and efficient client experience while managing risk effectively.
• To ensure adjudication process is achieved within the established SLA parameters.

Documentation, Data and Reporting:

• Validate / supervise Team’s validation of GRM critical data elements in credit systems which feed capital and provisions.
• Drive / support innovation and digitize risk processes, improving accuracy of and speed of credit decisions and operational efficiencies.

Portfolio Management

• Account Monitoring: proactive and ongoing monitoring of Early Warning Signs and sectorial/market trends, to ensure timely actions on assigned portfolio.
• Work with Banking to ensure adherence to all compliance metrics of the loan portfolio is managed effectively within defined KPI.

Keeping the Bank Safe

• Actively pursues / supports effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk, including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework, AML/ATF Global Handbook and the Guidelines for Business Conduct.

Team Management

• Foster a culture of risk awareness and accountability, leading a client centric culture, provide coaching and an attractive value proposition for talent.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? - We'd love to work with you if you have: 

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate lending and/or credit adjudication, preferably for syndicated transactions.
• Minimum Post Secondary Education completed in business or related area, and preferably a Masters degree or MBA. Professional designation (CFA, CPA) are a plus
• Skills in financial analysis and accounting, risk assessment and developing creative financing proposals demonstrating sound credit judgement.
• Expert understanding of security documentation, legal ramifications and remedies is also necessary.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills as demonstrated by the management of a team of credit officers.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) to converse effectively with line and corporate personnel.
• Ability to make decisions, frequently in the fact of uncertainty, and clearly communicate rationale for decisions.
• Language Skills: English – advanced, French

What's in it for you?

• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking and collaborative team, surrounded by innovative thinkers
• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development
• Internal training to support your growth and enhance your skills
• An inclusive working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!

In addition to French, the successful candidate must also have sufficient knowledge of English, as the work involves interacting and collaborating regularly with groups and individuals based in Toronto, as well as constantly interacting with other people, including clients, who speak English, locally and elsewhere.

Location(s):  Canada : Quebec : Montreal 

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.  

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our  Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.