AVP, Real Estate Lending

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AVP, Real Estate Lending

Roles Specifications

Location Calgary, AB.

Financing experts in land acquisitions, land development, & construction financing.

With over a century of combined expertise in commercial real estate, our market expertise & local advice resonates with clients who see us as a partner, not just a lender.

No matter the initiative, our team assesses projects through the same lens as our clients based on its strength, ability to grow their business & by what’s happening in the local market.

Roll up your sleeves and get to work on-site, off-site, over the phone help business owners build in our communities.

The opportunity

Our Real Estate team includes a diverse group of banking professionals who strive every single day to achieve strong results for the bank and their clients.

Our team of designated real estate lenders understand the value of relationship building and brings that perfect combination of stellar stewardship, client support and financial expertise to the table.

No day is ever the same in real estate lending. Whether it’s providing proactive client solutions, stellar service support, consultation sessions or financial advice, we’re there every step of the way for our clients to ensure they reach their personal and business dreams.

It’s this top service that we are known for.

Areas of focus

Portfolio Management : You’ll use your skills to proactively identify and anticipate client and business’ needs to uncover opportunities to be crucial to their financial success while leading, supporting and mentoring a diverse Real Estate Lending team.

Networking : Day-to-day, you will build and maintain excellent relationships with product partners, new and current clients and other CWB business divisions.

Risk management : You will utilize your risk leadership skills to ensure appropriate measures are put into place and risk assessment protocols and structures are implemented, while balancing risk and reward in line with CWB’s risk appetite.

Learning : Although you’ve developed a strong real estate lending foundation, you are always identifying trends and rapidly growing your knowledge on your next client or business area to achieve ultimate success and strong results from you and your team.

Leadership : Implementing your proven coaching and mentorship skills to promote a proven foundation for your team to reach their full potential and provide the best client experience.

Successful incumbent

Financially savvy. You’ve garnered strong real estate lending experience that has allowed you to plan, implement and develop strategies that have resulted in you hitting your sales targets and business goals out of the financial institution park.

A people person . This is you and you are really good at it. It’s your accountability to your clients that makes you stand out amongst the rest and when you’re fostering relationships you know exactly what to do to make them successful.

Able to see the bottom line . Business development and growth strategies aren’t just business lingo to you they actually motivate you every day and through your expertise, you know what strategies and components to bring so you can reach your target goals and excel at what you do.

A phenomenal teammate . You thrive in a team environment where you are expected to balance sales, cross-selling, servicing and referrals to your business partners to help support everyone in achieving their goals and success.

A strong coach . No matter how small or large, you’ve led top teams while providing the right support and mentorship to assist them in their success.

Knowledge & experience to grow from

Over 10 years in a banking environment which includes vast exposure to real estate lending with a focus on construction financing plus an undergraduate degree in commerce, finance or a related field.

Why work for us?

Your success is our obsession! And our award-winning culture & benefits back it up.

Proudly recognized by Great Place to Work® in 2023 as one of Canada’s top 50 Best Workplaces & recipient of Waterston Human Capital’s Most Admired Corporate Culture 2023.

• We offer an award-winning benefits package that includes :
• Hybrid work environments
• Everyday flexibility
• Generous company-funded health coverage
• Health care spending account
• A flexible wellness program
• generous time-away options to unplug, rest & recover

We commit to our employees’ development and help them reach their professional goals with :

• Organization wide coaching services
• Mentorship
• Education support & training programs

Inclusion is a journey requiring practice & experience to result in a powerful outcome. Your perspective matters & voice will be heard.

Find community within the CWB family in our employee represented groups.

Jump start your finance career with CWB. Apply today.

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As an equitable employer, CWB Financial Group is committed to providing a safe and where a diverse workforce thrives. You are welcomed and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

Dignity, respect and equality are non-negotiables. If you require during any part of the recruitment or selection process, please reach out.

Closing Date :

Position closes at 12 : 01am on the close date identified below.

09 / 3 / 2024