Credit Analyst

We are looking for a Credit Analyst for a 1 year contract with high possibility of extension. Role is hybrid with 2 days a week on site in Downtown Toronto.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-submission reviews of Private Banking credit applications, identifying documentation, policy, risk, and underwriting gaps.
• Structure and prepare credit submissions for approval, ensuring all required information and supporting documentation are complete.
• Perform post-approval, pre-advance reviews to confirm conditions of approval are satisfied and identify outstanding lender requirements.
• Review complex credit structures for high-net-worth clients and assess related financial information.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to Private Banking teams on credit documentation and submission requirements.
• Identify and escalate lending risks while working with stakeholders to resolve issues and strengthen credit quality.
• Manage multiple priorities and time-sensitive submissions with limited supervision.
• Build effective relationships across Private Banking, Risk, Lending, and Operations.
• Communicate complex credit and risk matters clearly to business and risk stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to applicable lending policies, procedures, controls, and regulatory requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

• Several years of experience in credit writing, lending, or private/commercial banking.
• Strong understanding of personal, commercial, and complex lending principles.
• Experience with high-net-worth/private banking credit structures.
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and analyze financial statements.
• Working knowledge of capital markets and the broader financial environment.
• Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Strong communication, influencing, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to identify sensitive or unpopular issues and raise them diplomatically.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of relevant economic, accounting, legal, tax, regulatory, and industry considerations affecting clients.
• Undergraduate degree in business, economics, finance, or a related discipline preferred.

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