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Senior Commercial Lending SpecialistRobert Half • Surrey, BC, CA
Senior Commercial Lending Specialist

Senior Commercial Lending Specialist

Robert Half • Surrey, BC, CA
26 days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
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Job description

Senior Commercial Lending Specialist

About the Role

Reporting to management, the Senior Commercial Lending Specialist delivers a full range of commercial lending services to business members. This includes processing and approving applications within authorized limits for commercial loans, mortgages, lines of credit, and construction financing. The role involves financial analysis, underwriting, risk assessment, portfolio monitoring, and a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and member service.

This position is ideal for someone who brings credit union experience, strong underwriting expertise, and a passion for helping businesses thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Member & Lending Services

  • Conduct interviews with commercial and small business members to determine lending needs and complete loan applications.
  • Process applications for commercial loans, builders’ mortgages, lines of credit, and small business lending by reviewing financial statements, credit reports, appraisals, and supporting documentation.
  • Prepare loan documentation such as guarantees, promissory notes, security documents, and commitment letters; ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Set up and maintain commercial loan files, ensuring accurate coding, classifications, payment schedules, and system entries.

Underwriting & Risk Management

  • Perform detailed financial analysis, assess risk ratings, evaluate collateral, and make recommendations within established lending limits.
  • Review commercial financial statements, cash flow, receivables, and net worth calculations to determine creditworthiness.
  • Track and manage renewals, mid-term adjustments, insurance requirements, and security registrations.
  • Monitor expiring financial statements, lien searches, PPSA registrations, and property valuations.
  • Construction & Mortgage Administration

  • Oversee construction mortgages, including site inspections, draw calculations, progress disbursements, and securing proper documentation.
  • Prepare payout statements, calculate penalties, and coordinate mortgage discharges with legal teams.
  • Portfolio Support & Reporting

  • Compile data for month-end reporting, loan renewals, disbursements, appraisals, insurance, and letters of credit.
  • Maintain Letters of Credit documentation, process holds / freezes, and manage system updates.
  • Provide administrative support to the lending manager, contribute to delinquency monitoring, and coordinate with legal counsel and bailiffs when required.
  • Member Service & Team Collaboration

  • Respond to member inquiries regarding commercial lending products, criteria, and loan terms.
  • Troubleshoot issues with existing commercial accounts and coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders.
  • Provide training and guidance to lending staff on lending policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • Qualifications

  • 3++ years of lending experience, including commercial lending exposure; Credit Union industry experience strongly preferred.
  • 2+ years as a Commercial Loans Administrator or equivalent.
  • Strong underwriting abilities, with knowledge of financial analysis, commercial lending policies, and credit risk.
  • Understanding of collections processes, Small Claims procedures, security registration, and commercial legal documentation.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and relationship banking systems.
  • Excellent communication skills, sound judgment in credit decision-making
  • If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today! Please reference job number 05150-0013347705 in all correspondence.

    Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

    Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.

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