Requisition ID 34970 -Posted 10/23/2026 - Nutrien Saskatoon Corporate Office More (1)
Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future , is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.
Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.
We are seeking a Director, Global Trade Credit to lead credit risk management for a large portfolio of corporate customers across North America, with select international exposure. This role is responsible for shaping credit strategy, underwriting complex counterparties, optimizing working capital outcomes, and strengthening risk mitigation practices.
This is a key leadership role for someone who brings deep credit expertise and the ability to drive meaningful change. The successful candidate will challenge long-standing practices, introduce more data-driven decision-making, modernize credit processes, and help build a more scalable, efficient, and forward-looking credit organization.
Note: This role will reside in our Deerfield, IL Corporate Office.
What You'll Do: Lead underwriting and portfolio management for a diverse portfolio of corporate trade credit exposures
Establish and maintain internal credit risk ratings, approval standards, and risk appetite frameworks that support consistent, disciplined decision-making
Evaluate customer financial performance, liquidity, leverage, cash flow, and capital structure to support sound credit decisions
Recommend credit limits, payment terms, guarantees, collateral structures, and other risk mitigation solutions aligned with commercial objectives and risk tolerance
Monitor portfolio quality, industry concentrations, emerging risks, and counterparty trends
Partner with Sales, Finance, Treasury, Legal, and senior leadership on complex customer credit decisions
Lead credit insurance strategy and broader risk mitigation approach across the portfolio, balancing opportunity, protection, and cost
Assess international and country risk, including political, legal, currency,



and cross-border recovery considerations, and develop practical structures to manage non-payment risk
Take an active leadership role in distressed accounts, collections, restructuring, and recovery planning, working cross-functionally to improve outcomes
Maintain strong credit methodology, analytics, and governance through clear reporting, watchlists, stress testing, portfolio insights, and recommendations for senior leadership
Drive process improvement and transformation across underwriting, monitoring, reporting, and workflow management
Lead automation and analytics initiatives that reduce manual effort, improve visibility, strengthen controls, and support faster, more consistent decision-making
Help advance the use of technology, data, and AI-enables tools to improve credit analysis, early-warning monitoring, and overall decision quality
Build dashboards, KPIs, and management reporting that enable proactive portfolio oversight and measurable performance improvement
Lead, coach, and develop a team of credit professionals while fostering accountability, intellectual curiosity, constructive challenge, and openness to recent ways of working
Create an environment where established practices are regularly evaluated, challenged where appropriate, and improved to meet evolving business needs and progressive industry standards
What You'll Bring: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
MBA, CFA, CTP, or similar credential would be an asset
10+ years of progressive experience in corporate credit, trade credit, commercial banking, or corporate risk management
Significant experience assessing private, middle-market, and large corporate counterparties in complex credit environments
Strong working knowledge of financial statement analysis and corporate credit fundamentals
Experience developing, applying, or enhancing internal risk rating methodologies and credit decision frameworks
Exposure to both North American and international credit environments
Working knowledge of international trade documentation, insolvency and restructuring concepts, and receivables monetization
Demonstrated success leading change, improving processes,



or modernizing established ways of working within a credit, finance, or risk function
Experience identifying opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate processes to improve efficiency, consistency, and risk visibility
Demonstrated ability to challenge the status quo constructively, introduce new ideas credibly, and lead teams through change
What You'll Get: Purpose-Driven Work –Make an impact as part of a global team feedingthe future and support farmerslocally and around the world
Excellent Benefits – Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, plus a retirement program with generous employer matching foryour future
Grow Your Career – Tuitionassistancefor future education and ongoing learning and training opportunities for career advancement pathwaysacross the organization
Support When it Matters – Employee Assistance Programs, inclusive leaves, and paid time for holidays, volunteering, vacation, and wellness
Thrive in a Strong Culture – Guided by our core valueswe put safety first, act with integrity, are stronger together, and deliver with excellence in a collaborative, high-performing environment
The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.
Please be advised that pre-screen interviews may be transcribed (there will be no audio or video recording) and that artificial intelligence tools may be used to summarize the transcript of the discussion. These tools will not be used to make or influence hiring decisions. Biometric identifiers and biometric information will not be captured. If you wish to request an alternative process or a reasonable accommodation, please contact the recruiter identified in this posting.
Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien

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