About this Opportunity
We are seeking a Commercial Syndications Specialist to help us continue our rich tradition of serving our community – since 1943!
As a Commercial Syndications Specialist, you will be essential in managing and driving the growth of our syndicated loan portfolio.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in underwriting commercial credit, conducting in-depth analysis, and collaborating with syndicate partners to evaluate and recommend opportunities for purchase or sale for Synergy Credit Union.
Key Responsibilities and Contributions:
- Facilitate origination activities, oversees the review, assessment and underwriting of high-quality commercial loan assets and provides effective relationship and portfolio management while building and maintaining a commercial loan and mortgage portfolio that meets internal syndication needs.
- Maintain strong relationships with syndicate partners, credit unions, and other financial institutions to source new loan, sale, and purchase opportunities
- Monitor and assess the performance, compliance, and risk of the syndicated loan portfolio, implementing strategies to optimize portfolio quality and returns.
- Provide comprehensive support to both internal and external stakeholders as needed throughout the loan syndication process
- Engages Credit Unions, third party suppliers, and external partners via a variety of different means with the purpose of expanding the syndicated lending program.
- Works collaboratively with various departments throughout Synergy to identify business opportunities that benefit both the Credit Union and the member.
- Monitors and identifies industry trends and recommends action by Synergy as appropriate to both capitalize on opportunities and effectively manage evolving risks and regulatory changes.
Your Qualifications:
- A degree in finance, business, or related field with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in commercial real estate banking, investment banking, credit syndication, or a related field. An equivalent combination of education or experience may be considered.
- Preference may be given to a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or MBA.
- Demonstrated understanding of financial markets, banking products, and syndication processes, including knowledge of loan structuring, risk assessment, credit analysis, and regulatory compliance.
Join our dynamic team where your expertise in commercial credit will make a significant impact.
If the above describes you, we want to hear from you! Submit your cover letter and resume to careers@synergycu.ca, referencing competition #244801 in the subject line. This position will be posted until a suitable candidate is hired.
What do we offer?
- Competitive salary
- Benefits and pension (from day 1), and fabulous perks like preferred rates
- Work/life balance
- Investment in your professional development
- Leadership development and mentorship programs
- Community involvement opportunities
More details:
- Status: Permanent Full-time
- Hours of Work: 37.5 hours weekly. This position is expected to work with a high degree of flexibility in hours of work and travel.
- Location: Hybrid work arrangement. For the right candidate, this position is enabled to work remotely or from any Synergy branch location. Travel is required.
- Salary: $89,000 – $111,300 annually
A little more about us
We’ve been named one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers for the 7th consecutive year. This reflects our workplace culture and commitment to building relationships beyond banking with our members, and our team.
At Synergy, our members are owners who profit when we do and who get a say in how we are run. We also live in the communities we serve. This matters to us. We invest locally by offering sponsorships, donations, and scholarships, and through volunteerism. We connect with groups looking to improve overall financial literacy by providing presentations and tailoring them for educational opportunities – for families, schools, youth groups – you name it. We are proud to serve more than 29,000 members from 12 communities in west-central Saskatchewan and have reached over $2.5 billion in assets.
The Location
Synergy operates on the lands referred to as Treaty 6 Territory, which encompasses the unceded lands of Indigenous Nations and Peoples, including the Plains Cree, Woodland Cree, Saulteaux, Nakota, Dene, and Metis. Inclusive of Saskatoon, Lloydminster, Kindersley, Macklin, Denzil, Lashburn, Marshall, Maidstone, Neilburg, Marsden, St. Walburg, and Paradise Hill.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. Only those under consideration will be contacted. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a bonding process that includes a criminal record check and credit check.
Synergy Credit Union aspires to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity of our country and encourages applications from everyone.
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