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A career as a Manager - Financing Solutions within the specialized Creative Industries team at National Bank means acting as a credit expert to support businesses of all sizes in the entertainment industry with all their needs, including financing their projects. This sector includes audiovisual and film production, live performance production, video games, special effects, virtual reality, specialized equipment rental services, etc.

This position allows you to have a positive impact on our organization and our clients thanks to your expertise in commercial financing. With your entrepreneurial spirit, motivation and experience, you will contribute to the development and prosperity of businesses in the creative industries sector.

Your job

• Support managers in setting up new financing files and throughout all stages of follow-up, amendments, and renewals
• Structure credit requests by mitigating risks and developing financing scenarios that meet clients' needs while meeting the Bank's risk criteria
• Provide expertise in financing structures, financial analysis, and all aspects of file assessment
• Identify risks and make recommendations to the Credit Committee in accordance with the Bank's policies
• Demonstrate a high level of collaboration and actively contribute to achieving your business unit's objectives
• Assist in preparing files, including due diligence reviews, financial analyses and implementing appropriate financing structures
• Participate in negotiations with internal and external stakeholders (credit committees, clients, legal and financial advisors, other financial institutions, syndication departments, etc.)
• Act as a resource person for your team in handling credit files and support, as needed, the development of team members' skills in this area
• Stay informed about economic trends in the entertainment industry and ensure that the products and services offered meet the evolving needs of our clients
• Identify risks inherent to activities in the creative industries sector.

Your team

Within the Commercial Banking and Private Banking 1859 sector, you are part of a team of 40 colleagues who support commercial clients in the creative industries. You’ll also be surrounded by a complete ecosystem of experts to help you offer the best possible solutions to clients.

Reporting to the Senior Director, the position will be based in Toronto or Montreal.

You’ll have the flexibility to work from home and/or at the office, but you’ll also need to travel regularly every week for meetings with clients and the team.

Our on-the-job training programs will help you master your role. Access to colleagues with a wide range of expertise, experience and profiles will enrich your development in every aspect.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 6 years of relevant experience, or master’s degree in a relevant field and 4 years of relevant experience
• Experience in commercial credit
• Experience in financial analysis (financial statements, projections, etc.)
• Experience with complex financing structures (business acquisition, shareholder buyouts, bank syndications, etc.)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with partners and make well-founded recommendations
• Keen interest in the entertainment industry.

Your benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll 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

We’re 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 people’s 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!