Talent.com
NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA
Senior Director Portfolio Management (Hybrid)NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA • Victoria, British Columbia
Senior Director Portfolio Management (Hybrid)

Senior Director Portfolio Management (Hybrid)

NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA • Victoria, British Columbia
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
Job description
Attendance Hybrid Job number 33164 Category Manager Status: Permanent State British Columbia Type of Contract Permanent Country Canada Schedule: Full-Time Full Time / Part Time? Full-Time Posting date 15-May-2026 Area(s) of interest: Advisory services, Commercial banking Location(s): Victoria

As Senior Director, Portfolio Management within Commercial Banking team you will be responsible for leading a team of underwriting professionals that will focus on both growth and risk objectives. Working closely with Commercial Account Managers, Associate Vice Presidents and Credit Risk Management, you will have a direct and positive impact on your team members, colleagues, clients and the Bank’s growth objectives thanks to your deep knowledge of, and experience with, commercial lending.

The Senior Director, Portfolio Management will partner collaboratively with the RVP & Market Lead and Senior Manager, Commercial to achieve positive financial outcomes through effective and timely credit underwriting for new and existing borrowers, while balancing risk and reward in line with risk appetite.


Your role

  • Lead a team of underwriters, provide coaching, direct feedback, and upskilling for employees ensuring exceptional client experiences in every interaction.
  • Support the Commercial Banking team in managing, and growing, an existing portfolio of commercial lending relationships in the Vancouver Island District, by completing assessment of existing and potential clients to determine alignment with the Banks product offering, financing structures and risk appetite.
  • Work with team members on initial transaction analysis and deal structuring.
  • Manage and review credit applications before submission to Credit Risk Management to ensure they meet the highest standards of financial analysis, credit structuring and risk identification & mitigation, while ensuring that internal policies are adhered to.
  • Occasionally author credit applications for the most complex transactions.
  • Provide assistance to the underwriting team with the presentation of their credit applications and challenge team members to think beyond the surface to develop financing scenarios that meet both client needs and the Bank's risk criteria.
  • Coordinate and lead discussions with Credit Risk Management.
  • Manage and monitor the loan portfolio to ensure alignment with the Bank’s established parameters.
  • Work with adjacent teams to ensure required conditions are met prior to funding, ensuring a positive working relationship is maintained at all times.


Your Team

Within the Commercial and Private Banking 1859 sector, you are part of a team of professionals supporting commercial clients. In addition, you are surrounded by an entire ecosystem of experts to help you offer the best possible solutions to customers.

Reporting to the RVP & Market Lead, Vancouver Island District, the position is based in Victoria, BC.

Our learning-by-doing training programs enable you to master your job. Access to colleagues with different expertise, experience, and profiles will enrich your development in every way.


Prerequisites

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, economics, finance or a related field; professional designation(s) and/or an advanced degree is considered a strong asset
  • 10+ years of related commercial banking experience
  • Experience building, developing and leading a team of high performing credit underwriting professionals
  • Exceptional commercial credit analysis skills, and the ability to creatively solve problems and clear, succinct and persuasive credit writing capabilities
  • An entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to blend strong technical knowledge with sound business judgement
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to effectively collaborate with partners at all levels



Languages: English

Skills

Press space or enter keys to toggle section visibility

Critical Thinking Diversity & Inclusion Emotional Intelligence Innovation Management Risk Management Stress Management Business Alignment Data-Driven Decision-Making Decision Making Learning Agility Mobilization Partner Development Resiliency Strategic Vision Strategy Execution 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! Une carrière en tant que ConseillerAs a Senior Legal Advisor in the Legal
Create a job alert for this search

Senior Director Portfolio Management (Hybrid) • Victoria, British Columbia

Similar jobs

Senior Director for Mine Waste Management and Engineering Excellence

WSP in Canadavictoria, capital regional district, Canada
Full-time

Shape the future of mining as a Senior Director focused on Mine Waste Management.Elevate engineering standards and drive sustainability initiatives across Canadian mining operations.In this pivotal... Show more

 • Promoted

Directeur principal gestion de portefeuilles

Banque NationaleVictoria, Capital Regional District, CA
Full-time

En tant que directrice ou directeur principal, Gestion de portefeuille au sein de l’équipe Banque commerciale, vous êtes responsable de diriger une équipe de professionnels de l’analyse de crédit, ... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Finance Manager For Technology Solutions

British-Columbia-Investment-Management-Corporation-Victoria, Canada
Full-time

Transform finance operations at British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) in Victoria, BC as the Senior Manager of Finance Platform Solutions.Leverage advanced technologies and AI to... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Program Manager for Productivity Engineering

ThumbtackVictoria, Capital Regional District, CA
Full-time

Join Thumbtack as a Senior Program Manager focused on Productivity Engineering.Drive the strategy and execution of cutting-edge developer tools and platform enhancements.As a senior member of the T... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Director Of Product - C$150,000 - C$200,000 A Year - Remote

LeadpagesOak Bay, Canada
Remote
Full-time

Lead a product team, drive high-impact product initiatives, and ensure customer-centric solutions aligned with business goals.Responsible for roadmapping, execution, cross-functional collaboration,... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Manager, Strategic Finance (Revenue) - $170,000 - $220,000 A Year - Remote

AffirmVictoria, Canada
Remote
Full-time

Seeking a strategic finance leader to partner with stakeholders, influence revenue, and drive user growth for Affirm's Consumer business.Requires strong analytical and financial modeling skills... Show more

 • Promoted

Treasurer – Board of Directors

Chartered Professional Accountants of British ColumbiaVictoria, Capital Regional District, CA
Full-time

The Treasurer serves as the financial steward of the organization and plays a hands‑on role in day‑to‑day financial operations.As the Board is actively involved in operations, the Treasurer provide... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Project Director - Marine Works

PomerleauVictoria, BC, Canada
Full-time

Steer major marine initiatives as a Senior Project Director with Pomerleau in British Columbia.Oversee multi-million dollar projects and lead teams to success in marine infrastructure delivery.As p... Show more

 • Promoted

Pricing Director

AlimentivVictoria, Capital Regional District, CA
Full-time

The Pricing Director is responsible for developing, optimizing, and implementing pricing strategies for all Alimentiv services (not limited to medical imaging, technology and other CRO services).Di... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Project Manager - Capital Planning Focus

Sense EngineeringVictoria, Capital Regional District, CA
Full-time

Drive engineering excellence as a Senior Project Manager for Capital Planning at Sense Engineering.Focus on project oversight, client relations, and team leadership in a collaborative environment.A... Show more

 • Promoted

Associate Director, Commercial Banking (Corporate Finance Group)

Bank of MontrealVictoria, Capital Regional District, Canada
Part-time

Application Deadline:07/26/2026Address:1225 Douglas StreetJob Family Group:Commercial Sales & ServiceCorporate Finance Team Overview:The Corporate Finance team within Canadian Commercial Banking, i... Show more

 • Promoted

Director of Private Credit Investments

BCIVictoria, BC, Canada
Full-time

Shape the future of private credit as Director at BCI in Victoria, BC.Lead key initiatives in a dynamic environment, driving significant co-investment strategies within a $1.As Director at British ... Show more

 • Promoted

Director, Platform Engineering - C$150,000 - C$210,000 A Year

ZetronVictoria, Canada
Full-time

Zetron Canada Office | Victoria, BCFull-time / M-F / 40hrs per weekHybrid with the expectation to be onsite 3+ days per week for team collaboration.Occasional international travel is expected with ... Show more

 • Promoted

Director Global Sourcing - $150,000 - $170,000 A Year - Remote

HaysVictoria, Canada
Remote
Full-time

Oversees global sourcing, develops strategies, negotiates contracts, and ensures timely delivery of high-quality finished goods. Show more

 • Promoted

Wealth Management Associate Role

National Bank of CanadaVictoria, Capital Regional District, CA
Full-time

Become a Wealth Associate at National Bank and make a difference by supporting wealth advisors in delivering exceptional services to clients.Your role is key in fostering long-term client relations... Show more

 • Promoted

Associate Director, Commercial Banking (Corporate Finance Group)

BMOVictoria, British Columbia, Canada
Full-time

Corporate Finance Team Overview.The Corporate Finance team within Canadian Commercial Banking is part of BMO Financial group and covers both public and large private corporate clients operating in ... Show more

 • Promoted

Director Of Private Credit Investments

BCIVictoria, Canada
Full-time

Shape the future of private credit as Director at BCI in Victoria, BC.Lead key initiatives in a dynamic environment, driving significant co-investment strategies within a $1.As Director at British ... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Manager, Enterprise Risk Services

MNPVictoria, Capital Regional District, Canada
Full-time +3

This is an on-site position supporting mission-critical infrastructure at premier data center facilities.Project-based or ongoing support.Remote hands and smart hands services.Since , Button has be... Show more

 • Promoted

Director, Strategic Partnerships - C$160,000 - C$200,000 A Year

Black and White ZebraVictoria, Canada
Full-time

About The Role This is a high-impact, zero-to-one role focused on personally driving and closing new revenue streams for BWZ.You will work directly with enterprise buyers to sell and deliver integr... Show more

 • Promoted

Senior Director For Mine Waste Management And Engineering Excellence

WSP in CanadaVictoria, Canada
Full-time

Shape the future of mining as a Senior Director focused on Mine Waste Management.Elevate engineering standards and drive sustainability initiatives across Canadian mining operations.In this pivotal... Show more