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Overview Senior Manager, Credit Risk Agriculture in the Agriculture Credit Risk team at National Bank of Canada. This role means acting as an expert in credit adjudication for agriculture and agribusiness financing. You will play a key part in growing high-potential client portfolios by applying your deep financial analysis and credit expertise to large-scale, complex lending projects. This opportunity is ideal if you're energized by decision-making, business impact, and partnering with relationship managers to ensure sound, strategic credit outcomes. Responsibilities Analyze, authorize, or recommend agricultural and agribusiness credit files, in line with risk appetite and policy Collaborate with business lines to deliver timely responses on financing requests Support account managers as an advisor and coach in structuring credit Monitor loan portfolios and proactively recommend improvements Identify and implement quality control strategies to strengthen portfolio integrity Participate in credit committees and strategic initiatives Ensure compliance with policies and act as a change agent to improve tools and processes Your team The Credit Risk Sector includes 50 professionals in commercial banking, specialized, agriculture, real estate and 1859. Youll report to the National Senior Director, credit risk agriculture and be part of a strong national team committed to supporting agri-finance partners across the country. We offer flexible work arrangements including a hybrid work model and adjustable schedules to support your work-life balance. Learning and development National Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized learning programs, based on learning through action, help you master your role and expand your expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, Harvard Learning Center, and access to coaching and mentoring are available to support your growth. Our training programs use on-the-job learning to help you master your role. You can access personalized training content on topics such as banking solutions and the advisory approach to support your ongoing learning. Youll also have access to colleagues with a wide range of expertise, experience and backgrounds to enrich all aspects of your development. Basic Requirements Bachelors in Agronomy, Agroeconomics, or Business, with 710 years of relevant experience Expertise in agricultural finance and complex agribusiness lending Professional Agrologist designation is an asset Independent credit decision-making under pressure Proven leadership in credit strategy and change management Experience in portfolio oversight and risk monitoring Knowledge of business banking products Strong analytical and negotiation skills Collaborative, adaptable, and effective across diverse teams and stakeholders Mandatory languages English (spoken and written) French is considered an asset Your benefits 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 Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives Telemedicine service Virtual sleep clinic Were putting people first. Were 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 peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees. If you require accommodation, let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team? Come live your ambitions with us! #J-18808-Ljbffr