Manager, A&A Commercial and Small Business Underwriting

Farm Credit Canada • Full-time • Manitoba, Canada • C$ 107,780 - C$ 145,820 / year • 5h ago

Term Duration (in months):

Salary Range (plus eligible to receive a performance based incentive, applicable to position) :

$107,780 - $145,820

Why FCC?

At FCC, we’re proud to be 100% invested in Canadian agriculture and food. As a federal Crown corporation, we provide financing, knowledge resources and business management software to over 103,000 customers nationwide.

Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

Competitive total rewards packages: market-aligned and performance-based salary and incentive programs, flexible and comprehensive group benefit and savings plans, and well-being support through benefits and wellness programs
Purpose-driven work: We build strong relationships, share knowledge and support the people who feed the world
Growth: Learning and development opportunities to help you thrive
Hybrid work options

~How you’ll make an impact

Leverage your expertise in credit underwriting, commercial financing and leadership to lead a regional team responsible for preparing credit proposals for small and medium-sized agribusinesses and food processing companies. Your work will directly influence the quality of credit decisions and risk mitigation for FCC.

As Manager, A&A Commercial and Small Business Underwriting, you'll lead, coach and develop a specialized underwriting team. Drawing on your sound credit judgment, analytical abilities and strong communication skills, you'll ensure that clear, comprehensive and consistent loan narratives are prepared within tight timelines.

Are you a leader who values collaboration, analysis and high-quality work? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you passionate about risk management, customer service and talent development? If so, this role could be for you.

What you'll do

Lead, coach and train a regional team of underwriters specializing in commercial and small business financing
Review loan narratives prepared by the team and provide detailed feedback and active guidance prior to submission to Credit Risk
Ensure the quality, consistency and conciseness of credit narratives, with a focus on risk mitigation
Act as a key liaison between Credit Risk, Operations and sales teams
Support the growth of the team's skills in the areas of credit culture and lending policies
Foster an engaging, high-performance work environment focused on collaboration and professional development

What you’ll bring to the team

Required qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in a related field or discipline
At least five years of experience in commercial lending (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
Expertise in analyzing commercial and small business financing opportunities
Proven experience in credit underwriting and risk mitigation
Sound knowledge of lending policies, processes and practices
Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex concepts
Experience mentoring or coaching team members

Preferred qualifications:

Formal leadership experience
Commercial lending experience
Familiarity with the agriculture, agribusiness and food and beverage industries

Not sure you meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. 

You belong here

At FCC, we’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace – one that reflects the communities where we live, work and play. Our team is made stronger through diversity, and we’re dedicated to building a workforce that brings together a range of backgrounds, abilities and perspectives.

We encourage qualified applicants to apply, including members of these four employment equity groups:

• Indigenous Peoples

• Members of visible minority groups

• Persons with disabilities

• Women

Accessibility and accommodations

To support an inclusive and accessible candidate experience, we encourage anyone needing an adjustment or accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process to email us at: TalentSupplyRecherch@fcc-fac.ca. An HR partner will respond and work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation. Information received in relation to accommodation requests will not impact hiring decisions.