CMHC Financing Specialist Team Lead

Job information CMHC Financing Specialist Team Lead from the Company ATB Financial, this latest CMHC Financing Specialist Team Lead job vacancy is located in the city Edmonton, AB. This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate . Job Vacancies in this Accounting field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Responsibility:

At ATB, we exist to make it possible for our clients, team members and communities. Our purpose is more than aspirational. It’s a real commitment we live every day through our values (what we call the ATB ID).

Life at ATB is about more than work. In fact, we’re consistently recognized as one of Canada’s top employers thanks to our high-care, high-performance culture, upheld by the three commitments we make to our team members:

Impact in action: No matter where you are in the organization, you’re empowered to make an impact in the lives of our clients and communities.

Thrive together: We want you—the unique, authentic you—to feel safe and celebrated at work. We’re on a continuous journey to build the most flexible and inclusive programs.

Ready for tomorrow: We want to enable your success through interesting and challenging work, performance enablement, and learning and development.

About the role

As ATB’s new CMHC Financing “Player/Coach”, you will lead a team of CMHC financing specialists that are responsible for underwriting, administering, and funding CMHC insured loans for the ATB Commercial Real Estate team. The CMHC specialists directly support a team of relationship managers and sales directors with their CMHC portfolios. As a player/coach, you will be knowledgeable about CMHC products including underwriting the certificate of insurance, loan servicing, monitoring etc. The ideal candidate will have some leadership experience, as well as significant experience in conventional commercial real estate lending, including construction financing.

Accountabilities

• Lead a team of CMHC specialists that support relationship managers and directors on CMHC loan origination.
• Strong experience in Certificate of Insurance underwriting and loan origination including preparation of the application for credit and loan package.
• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive training program for CMHC Specialists.
• Assist with completion of CMHC annual reviews, amendments, and new money requests.
• Review draw requests, calculate financial covenants, assist with loan funding and administration in accordance with CMHC Approved Lender handbook and ATB’s internal policies.
• Submit pricing approval requests to appropriate decision level authority, fee collection etc.
• Manage risk through account monitoring to identify and act upon any deterioration of account or portfolio risk. This includes ongoing monitoring of industry reports as well as interim and year-end financial information/statements
• Assist the Sales Teams with improving efficiencies and profitability of the business unit.
• Form and maintain relationships with ATB’s contacts at CMHC

Skills, experience & requirements

• Preference for degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or equivalent, with 3-6 years relevant experience.
• Leadership experience is an asset
• Significant experience with CMHC products, procedures, and processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional financial analysis skills, attention to detail, and eagerness to learn
• Proven ability to produce effective results both independently with minimal supervision, and in a team setting
• An MBA, CFA or CPA designation completed, or in progress, is an asset

Don’t meet all the requirements on the list? A resume only goes so far in expressing who you are and the unique perspectives you bring. If you believe your skills and experience align with the role—but you might not check all the boxes—we want to hear from you. We encourage candidates from all work backgrounds, equity-seeking communities and experience levels to apply. If you’re seeking a career where your drive, perspective and growth are celebrated, we want to hear from you.

We’re dedicated to building a workforce reflective of those within our communities, and a culture where our team members are equipped with what they need to succeed—their way. Part of creating an inclusive workplace is recognizing our role in advancing Truth and Reconciliation. We are committed to meeting and exceeding the standards set out in the Progressive Aboriginal Relations program created by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.

What happens next? If you are shortlisted, you’ll hear from us after the posting closes. Check out our How We Hire page to learn more about our hiring process. If you need any accommodations throughout this process, please let us know at talentteam@atb.com

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