Director, Credit Risk

A career as a Director on the Western Credit Risk Management team at National Bank means acting as an expert in credit adjudication for Mid-Market sector (Diversified Industry) financing. This role lets you play a key part in growing high-potential client portfolios by applying your deep financial analysis and credit expertise to large-scale, complex lending projects.

This opportunity is ideal if you're energized by decision-making, business impact, and partnering with relationship managers to ensure sound, strategic credit outcomes.

Your job

• Analyze, authorize, or recommend complex diversified industry credit files, in line with risk appetite and policy
• Collaborate with business lines to deliver timely responses on financing requests
• Support account managers as an advisor and coach in structuring credit
• Monitor loan portfolios and proactively recommend improvements
• Identify and implement quality control strategies to strengthen portfolio integrity
• Participate in credit committees and strategic initiatives
• Ensure compliance with policies and act as a change agent to improve tools and processes

Your team

Within the Western Commercial Credit Risk Management team, you’ll be part of a dynamic group of credit experts and report to the Senior Director. We offer flexible work arrangements including a hybrid work model and adjustable schedules to support your work-life balance.

National Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized learning programs, based on learning through action, help you master your role and expand your expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, Harvard Learning Center, and access to coaching and mentoring are always available to support your growth.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• + 5 years of experience in Mid-Market segment, including underwriting and/or client-facing roles
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate with internal partners at various levels
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coach and influence
• Solid analytical, organizational, and decision-making abilities
• Leadership of any new implemented credit initiatives and/or special mandates
• Ideal candidate will be in Calgary, Edmonton or Vancouver

 Soft skills to highlight in your application

• Integrity and sound judgment
• Ability to build strong relationships across teams
• Adaptability and openness to change
• Strategic thinking and attention to detail
• Ability to coach and support colleagues through change
• Initiative and autonomy in managing priorities

Mandatory languages

• English (spoken and written)
• French is considered an asset