At CWB, we strive to build value for the people who choose us every day: our people, our clients and our investors. We do this by:
Putting people first and building relationships with intention
Seeking out and embracing new ideas
Believing that how we do things is as important as what we do
Role Specifications
Location: Edmonton, AB - Main Banking Centre
CWB Financial Group (CWB) is on a mission to become the best full-service bank for business owners in Canada.
Everyday flexibility. Flexible work arrangements. Hybrid work environments.
It’s a new world, and we are learning to embrace it. Work and life have been connected in new & different ways - for our clients & their businesses too. So, at CWB we’ve been changing the way we work. In fact, we’re still changing. We’re still learning.
Canadian Western Bank (CWB) is the only full-service bank in Canada with a strategic focus to meet the unique financial needs of businesses and their owners. Our teams take a relationship-based approach to deliver a uniquely proactive client experience through highly personalized service, specialized expertise, customized solutions, and faster response times. We provide full-service business and personal banking, nation-wide specialized financing in targeted industries, comprehensive wealth management offerings, and trust services. And we do it together – united, as oneCWB. We are firmly committed to the responsible creation of value for all our stakeholders and our approach to sustainability will support our continued success.
Our highly engaged teams operate within a client-centric, collaborative and change-ready culture, with a core focus to achieve our vision to become the best full-service bank for business owners in Canada as we continue to transform our capabilities. And we are building momentum.
CWB is a bank built for business owners
Our core focus is to become the best full-service bank for business owners in Canada. How do we do this? By delivering a proactive client experience through highly personalized service, specialized expertise, and customized solutions. And we do all this with an unrivalled sense of urgency that our clients love about us.
The opportunity
Our Real Estate team includes a diverse group of banking professionals who strive every single day to achieve strong results for the bank and their clients. Our team of designated real estate banking specialists knows the value of good judgment & relationship building and brings that perfect combination of stellar stewardship, client support and financial expertise to the table!
No day is ever the same. Whether it’s providing proactive client solutions or stellar service support, we’re there every step of the way for our clients to ensure they reach their personal and business dreams. It’s this top service that we are known for.
What a typical day includes
Credit writing and structuring: Day-to-day, you will build and maintain foundational relationships with product partners, clients, other CWB business divisions, practice sound underwriting within Bank policy and guidelines, ensuring all risks are accurately identified and mitigated, and client’s needs are fulfilled!
Risk management: Ensure the safety of the Bank’s funds with detailed loan portfolio management, including strong attention to loan quality, exposure limits and security requirements. Review accounts/services on an ongoing basis acquire compensation for increase in risk, complexity or administration.
Operations & reporting: To review, analyze and approve construction draw requests and interim reports. Minimize loan and revenue loss experience through implementation of programs and procedures to identify and solution problem loans. Ensure required reports and other financial data is received and analyzed promptly in accordance with conditions of loan commitment.
Learning: Although you’ve developed a solid foundation in the real estate industry, you are always identifying trends and growing your knowledge on your next client or business area to achieve ultimate success and strong results from you and your team.
Who we’re looking for & what you’ve done
Over 3 years in a commercial banking environment with vast exposure to real estate lending with a focus on construction financing and land serving deals plus an undergraduate degree in commerce, finance or a related field.
Client Centric: Deliver outstanding client experiences at every interaction and execute on plans to continuously build the client experience, in line with CWB’s brand promise. Your client centric approach allows you to anticipate clients’ need to go beyond expectations and drive opportunities to genuinely help others while growing business.
Financially savvy: You’re a self-starter, independent and accountable. You’re results-oriented and have a real interest in financial analysis, risk mitigation and finding creative solutions for building business
Relationship driven: Develop and execute a relationship strategy for each client, identifying the key issues surrounding the relationship and implement a strategy to facilitate the expansion of our partnership with the business.
Credit knowledgeable & risk aware: Strongly established skills in structuring solutions to meet client needs and practice proactive risk management while respecting CWB policies/procedures. Prepare quality credit applications that exhibit well-structured, complete and detailed risk assessment analysis.
Great teammate: Respect CWB values & conduct code. Representing the CWB Brand with honour and integrity in a manner consistent with our culture and values.
Why work with us?
Your success is our obsession! And our award-winning culture & benefits back it up.
Proudly recognized by Great Places to Work in 2023 as one of Canada’s top 50 Best Workplaces & recipient of Waterston Human Capital’s Most Admired Corporate Culture 2023.
Wellness matters. We offer an award-winning benefits package that includes:
- Hybrid work environments
- Everyday flexibility
- Generous company-funded health coverage
- Health care spending account
- A flexible wellness program
- generous time-away options to unplug, rest & recover
Career development. We commit to our employees’ development and help them reach their professional goals with:
- Organization wide coaching services
- Mentorship
- Education support & training programs
Bring your whole self to work. Inclusion is a journey requiring practice & experience to result in a powerful outcome. Your perspective matters & voice will be heard. Find community within the CWB family in our employee represented groups.
As an equitable employer, CWB Financial Group is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment where a diverse workforce thrives. You are welcomed and encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Dignity, respect and equality are non-negotiables. If you require accommodation during any part of the recruitment or selection process, please reach out.
Closing Date:
* Position closes at 12:01am on the close date identified below.
03/20/2024
