Director, Automotive Industry Financing

Opportunity Summary

Our client, a leading Canadian financial institution, is seeking a Director, Automotive Industry Financing to join its Commercial Banking team in Windsor, Ontario.

This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned commercial banking professional to lead business development efforts within the automotive manufacturing sector, supporting Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, tooling and fabrication companies, and industrial manufacturers across Ontario.

The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to business owners and executive teams, providing strategic financing solutions while building and managing a specialized commercial lending portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and manage a portfolio of commercial clients within the automotive manufacturing sector.
- Identify, originate, and structure complex financing solutions tailored to client needs
- Build relationships with business owners, executives, industry associations, and referral sources to generate new business opportunities.
- Analyze financial statements, industry trends, and market conditions to assess risk and identify growth opportunities.
- Structure and negotiate credit facilities including operating lines, revolving credit facilities, term loans, acquisition financing, and equipment financing.
- Provide strategic advice related to capital structure, business expansion, ownership transitions, succession planning, and mergers and acquisitions.
- Collaborate with internal credit, risk, legal,



and operations teams to deliver exceptional client service.
- Monitor portfolio performance and ensure adherence to established credit and risk management standards.
- Maintain a strong understanding of the automotive industry and its evolving economic landscape.

What You'll Bring

- University degree in Business, Finance, Commerce, Economics, or a related field.
- Significant experience in Commercial Banking, Corporate Banking, Equipment Finance, or Commercial Lending.
- Proven success managing and growing complex commercial portfolios.
- Strong knowledge of credit underwriting, financial analysis, and risk assessment.
- Experience working with automotive manufacturers, suppliers, industrial companies, or related sectors.
- Demonstrated ability to develop new business and cultivate long-term client relationships.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
- Ability to influence senior decision-makers and act as a trusted business advisor.
- Sound business judgment and a strategic mindsets

Why Join

- Opportunity to work with one of Canada's leading financial institutions.
- Competitive compensation package, including performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive benefits beginning on day one.
- Pension plan.
- Four weeks of vacation.
- Ongoing professional development and leadership growth opportunities.
- Collaborative and client-focused culture.
- Ability to make a meaningful impact within a strategically key industry sector.

Only candidates with Commercial Financing in the automotive sector will be contacted.

📌 Director, Commercial Financing (Windsor)
🏢 Opal Corporate Connections
📍 Windsor