Lending Support Administrator - Saskatoon

Position Name

Lending Support Administrator (Commercial Credit)

Position Description

About Us

First Nations Bank of Canada is a federally chartered bank primarily focused on providing financial services to the Indigenous marketplace in Canada. Over 87% Indigenous owned and controlled, FNBC is a leader in advocating for the growth of the Indigenous economy and the economic well‐being of Indigenous people. Headquartered in Saskatoon, FNBC takes pride in its workforce of over 64% Indigenous employees working at locations across Canada.

About The Role

As a Lending Support Administrator, you will be an integral part of our Operations team, which supports the branch staff from behind the scenes. This is a high‐paced position which includes time sensitive deadlines, large dollar transactions and attention to detail. This is a permanent full‐time opportunity and can be based out of our Saskatoon office, which is located on First Nations land, however, remote work options are available.

Here's what you will be doing:

• Research and resolve operational and credit related issues and service requests

• Liaise with third party providers such as but not limited to CMHC, Web Equity, CRM and individual Law Firms and Insurance providers

• Administer and review the accuracy of all security and loan parameters on DNA

• Provide accurate and detailed security administration for the bank’s commercial lending portfolio, including the preparation, registration, discharge, renewal and overall management of the security for all commercial credit

• Preparation and dispatch of solicitor’s instruction packages

• Fund and payout commercial loans as required

• Understand and apply back-office credit operating policies and procedures, providing or creating updates to credit lending manuals and back-office procedures as required

• Provide suggestions for improvement in processes

• Be knowledgeable of and comply with Bank and Industry Codes of Conduct and Ethics and with Security Laws and Regulations

• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality

• Contribute to a positive work environment and to the success of the team by openly assisting others and sharing of knowledge and expertise

• Participate in special projects/assignments; perform other duties as required

Qualifications Required

What we are looking for:

• Post-secondary education in business is preferred

• Previous experience working in a financial institution

• Four (4) years’ experience working in a lending or lending support role

• Strong analytical skills

• Proficient in learning new software applications

• Able to prioritize daily workload

• Confident self-starter able to work independently

• Acceptable criminal record and credit checks

• A strong team player

Job Location

This permanent full-time opportunity is based out of our Head Office in Saskatoon, SK, with hybrid or remote work options available