Attendance Hybrid Job number 33526 Category Senior Professional Status: Permanent Type of Contract Permanent Schedule: Full-Time Full Time / Part Time? Full time Posting date 22-Jul-2026 Area(s) of interest: Risk management Location(s): Montreal A career as a Senior Director, Commercial Credit, within the Risk Management team at National Bank, involves acting as a subject-matter expert in the approval of credit facilities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

In this strategic role, you will actively contribute to maximizing the quality and performance of a commercial loan portfolio, in alignment with the Banks strategic objectives and national risk appetite.

You will have a tangible and lasting impact on the organization by implementing control strategies designed to ensure portfolio integrity, optimize profitability, and support business growth.

Your role Analyze, approve, and recommend financing requests for SMEs in Quebec and across Canada, in accordance with National Banks credit policies and risk appetite.

Work closely with business line teams to meet tight turnaround times.

Ensure the quality, sound management, and ongoing monitoring of the existing credit portfolio.

Participate independently in various committees, strategic initiatives, and special mandates.

Foster effective collaboration, provide coaching, and maintain ongoing communication with business partners and key stakeholders.

Your team Within the Credit Risk sector, you will be part of a team of approximately ten professionals and report to the Senior Director, Credit, who also serves as team lead.





The team is recognized for its deep expertise in SME commercial financing across Eastern Canada.

By joining us, you will become part of a highly collaborative community of experts and contribute to initiatives focused on continuous improvement of the Banks processes.

Requirements Bachelors degree in a related field with a minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience or a masters degree in a related field with a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience.

Proven experience in commercial credit risk analysis.

Strong negotiation and influencing skills.

Excellent analytical and synthesis abilities, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.

In-depth knowledge of financial products and services for businesses.

Demonstrated leadership in the implementation of new credit initiatives and/or the execution of special mandates.

Ability to make complex decisions under tight timelines.

Languages: English, French Reason to require this language: you will need to work closely with our colleagues outside Quebec.





Skills Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility Appropriations Artificial Intelligence Commercial Finance Diversity & Inclusion Risk Analysis Teamwork Cybersecurity Empathy Initiative Learning Agility Resiliency Credit Risk Management Your benefits In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring youll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as: * Health and wellness program, including many options * Flexible group insurance * Generous pension plan * Employee Share Ownership Plan * Employee and family assistance program * Preferential banking services * Involvement in community initiatives * Telemedicine service * Virtual sleep clinic We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience.

We value employees ideas.

Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment Were a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people.

Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples lives.

Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments.

We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources.

If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations.

We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team? Join us! Une carrire en tant que Conseiller

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