Manager Credit, Agriculture

A career as an agricultural credit manager within the Agriculture Credit team at National Bank means acting as an expert in agricultural and agribusiness financing approval. In this role, you will have a direct impact on the growth of businesses across the agricultural sector through your expertise in credit risk, commercial financing, and complex financial analysis.

Your role

• Analyze, approve, or recommend complex agricultural and agribusiness financing requests in accordance with credit policies and risk appetite.
• Monitor and maintain the quality of a credit portfolio to ensure its integrity, profitability, and sound management.
• Support and advise Account Managers by acting as a resource person in credit analysis and financing solutions.
• Collaborate with internal partners to deliver timely decisions and an outstanding client experience.
• Participate in committees, special mandates, and strategic initiatives aimed at continuously improving credit practices.
• Optimize processes, work methods, and tools by proposing innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency.

Your team

The Agriculture Credit Vice-Presidency is made up of specialists working in an agile, proactive, and collaborative environment to support the growth of the agricultural and agribusiness sector while ensuring sound risk management.

Within the Agriculture Credit sector, you will be part of a specialized team and report to the National Senior Director, Agriculture Credit. Our team stands out for its deep industry expertise, collaborative mindset, and strategic partnership with business teams. We strive to offer maximum flexibility to support your quality of life through a hybrid work environment and a flexible, adaptable schedule.

National Bank values continuous learning and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on learning through experience, help you master your role and develop new areas of expertise. Resources such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Centre, as well as coaching and mentoring programs, are available to you at all times.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Agroeconomics, Business Administration, or a related field, and between seven and ten years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience in agricultural financing and the analysis of complex credit transactions.
• Strong experience in credit portfolio management and monitoring.
• In-depth knowledge of financial products and services for businesses.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment in complex risk analysis and decision-making environments.
• Professional Agrologist designation is considered an asset.