Join a Challenger
At EQ, we're remaking banking so every Canadian gets ahead, every day. Serving nearly 4 million Canadians from coast to coast, we offer a wide variety of financial services from banking and lending, to trust and credit union solutions.
We've been at this since 1970, challenging the conventions of traditional banking with smarter, faster, and more connected financial experiences.
What's kept us moving? The people behind it all: challengers who ask better questions, push back on old assumptions, and look for a better way forward.
If you're driven to help reshape how banking works for Canadians and the businesses that power our economy, this could be your next big opportunity. We can’t wait to get to know you!
We can’t wait to get to know you!
The Work
Seeking an Associate, Commercial Finance Group in Montreal or Toronto, preferably bilingual (French/English). The Associate, CFG Credit is responsible for supporting the underwriting team in document fulfillment from receipt of deal through to the funding stages by acting as a liaison between underwriting, origination, funding and partner/borrower. They will ensure compliance with the Company’s established lending guidelines and specific deal requirements. Additional duties are also required including assistance in due diligence prior to funding, reporting and special projects required by senior management. The incumbent will be working closely with the Commercial underwriting team, the Commercial Originations team, Commercial Funders and Administrators, Mortgage Services, Accounting/Finance and other internal departments.
- On a daily basis, the incumbent will assist with the timely and efficient collection of documents for transactions by communicating with internal contacts (i.e. underwriters, originators) and external contacts (i.e. partners, brokers, sponsors) to ensure a deal is ready for underwriting and subsequent funding. The incumbent will scrutinize the files to ensure accurate receipt. The incumbent will also assist underwriters in the preparation of supporting documentation required as part of a credit submission like industry segmentation, aggregate exposure and fintrac (when it does not include down payment verification) (40%).
- On a daily, weekly basis, the incumbent will assist the underwriter with due diligence items such as verifying personal net worth statements, agreements for purchase & sale, commercial leases etc. (20%)
- On a daily basis, the incumbent will attend deal discussion meetings and bi-weekly deal meetings and record accurate and detailed notes on discussions between originations, credit and risk. Notes will include a summary of the discussion, outlining identified risks and clear outcome for each deal discussed. The incumbent is responsible for posting notes onto SharePoint (15%)
- On a daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis the incumbent will be responsible for the preparation of specific reports on assigned categories as well as contributing to special projects required for the department/Company which will be relied upon by Senior Management (15%).
- On a daily basis, the incumbent is responsible for time management of their work flow in order to meet prescribed deadlines (10%).
- Bachelors’ degree considered an asset
- Have a minimum of 5 years’ commercial mortgage administration experience
- Extensive working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point), Cyber Query and PPlus
- Ability to create ad hoc reports in excel with practical knowledge in importing data for the use in report software, spreadsheets and graphs
- Proven ability to capture and document information thoroughly
- Creatively solve problems and propose solutions with minimal direction.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to handle multiple competing priorities
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to respond in a clear, concise and professional manner
The incumbent will be continuously challenged by the high level of information requirements and managing multiple activities, many of which will be time sensitive. The position requires the incumbent to be a self-starter and make sound decisions as efficiently as possible. Commercial mortgages can be complex in nature, requiring in-depth reviews of documentation. The incumbent will be required to support the entire underwriting team for the afore-mentioned activities, as such will need to be organized and manage their time/priorities well. In addition, the incumbent will support new Company initiatives and understand the impact process changes’ may have on other functional areas within the Company. Projects and Assignments may be diverse in nature, requiring creative and innovative thinking and proactive problem solving.
What we offer [For full-time permanent roles]
\uD83D\uDCB0 Competitive discretionary bonus
✨ Market leading RRSP match program
\uD83E\uDE7A Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
\uD83D\uDCDD Employee Share Purchase Plan
\uD83D\uDC76\uD83C\uDFFD Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one
\uD83C\uDFDD Generous vacation policy and personal days
\uD83D\uDDA5 Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues
\uD83C\uDF93 Professional development and comprehensive Career Development program
\uD83D\uDC9B A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
EQ is committed to building an inclusive, accessible environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe our organization is stronger — and our people thrive — when we honour and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives. We’re equally committed to supporting your growth, both professionally and personally.
We provide a barrier‑free recruitment process and work environment. If you require accommodations at any stage, we will work with you to ensure you can bring your best self to the process and beyond.
As part of our recruitment process, EQ uses AI to help screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position. All AI-enabled outputs are reviewed and validated by our talent team. All candidates considered for hire must successfully complete a criminal background check and credit check. While we appreciate every application, an EQ recruiter will contact only those whose skills and experience most closely match the requirements of the role.
EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB) is the parent company of Equitable Bank, the country's seventh-largest Schedule I bank by assets, which operates EQ Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™. EQB Inc. serves nearly 4 million Canadians and manages approximately $150 billion in combined assets under management and administration.
To learn more, visit eqb.investorroom.com and eqbank.ca.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
