Job Description

Requisition ID: 227564
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.
The Credit Solutions Associate contributes to the overall success of the Commercial Bank in Canada, ensuring specific individual goals, plans, initiatives are executed / delivered in support of the team's business strategies and objectives while also ensuring all activities are conducted in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures.
The Credit Solutions Associate (CSA) provides the Client Relationship Managers with end to end credit underwriting support for all growth clients in their assigned portfolio. This will include working with internal partners and directly reaching out to clients to address various activities such as collection/processing of financial reporting, satisfaction of funding requirements, onboarding needs and resolution of escalated client challenges. The role is specific to the Growth Segment and the less complex Core clients in Commercial Banking Distribution.
Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

• Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Working closely with Client Relationship Managers, the Credit Solutions Associate (CSA) is responsible for providing the following services to a portfolio of existing and prospective clients:

• Credit Analysis and Evaluation
• Work closely with Client Relationship Managers and other team members to understand client needs and develop tailored credit solutions.
• Conduct thorough credit analysis and evaluation of loan applications including required due diligence from commercial clients.
• Assess the financial health, creditworthiness, and risk profile of potential borrowers.
• Prepare detailed credit reports and recommendations for credit approval or denial.
• Analyze financial statements, credit reports, and other relevant documentation to identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Fulfilment & Funding
• Coordinating efforts with the client and various internal partners and assist with completion of conditions precedent.
• Portfolio Monitoring:
• Monitor and manage the credit risk portfolio, ensuring compliance with the bank's risk management policies and procedures.
• Identify and mitigate potential credit risks through proactive monitoring and analysis.
• Contact clients for financial reporting and spread Financial Statements, Projections and Borrowing bases, review results, escalate any signs of deterioration and update appropriate systems.
• Compliance:
• Ensure all documentation is organized, accessible, and compliant with the bank's record keeping policies.
• Ensure all credit analysis and evaluation processes comply with relevant regulatory requirements, internal process, policy and guidelines.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in regulatory frameworks, internal process, policy, guidelines and industry best practices.
• Understand how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role?

• College/University degree or equivalent work experience in a related field
• Strong written and verbal skills with proven ability to engage stakeholders and clients. English will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Financial Statements and credit analysis
• Knowledge of credit structures and applicable risk management
• Good knowledge of fulfilment processes and roles of partners
• Strong commitment to excellent client service and ability to work with clients to resolve issues in an amicable and prompt manner.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Thorough knowledge of the applicable software and technology platforms for Commercial (e.g., Sales Force, Intralink, Teams)
• Working knowledge of the features and benefits of Commercial products and services
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong client and partner relationships.
• Strong knowledge of Onboarding, Know Your Customer, Anti Money Laundering processes
• A high degree of flexibility to adapt to a wide variety of tasks

What we're offering...

• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization surrounded by a collaborative team of innovative thinkers
• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development
• A competitive compensation and benefits package
• Internal training to support your career growth and enhance your skills
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities - for you and our customers

Location(s): Canada : Newfoundland and Labrador : St John's
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 . 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.