Job Information
TD Bank Senior Credit Underwriting Officer in Markham, Ontario
Work Location:
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Hours:
37.5
Line of Business:
Credit Management
Pay Details:
$76,800 - $115,200 CAD
TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.
As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.
Job Description:
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
CUSTOMER
Contribute to the achievement of the team, business and Customer Experience goals by coaching, modelling and championing the consistent use of CEI attributes and behaviors
Collaborate with various business partners by providing professional credit support / solutions / recommendations through the credit adjudication process.
Ensure all credit decisions (approval / decline) are fulfilled on a broad range of credit products efficiently and effectively, meeting service level agreements (SLAs)
Provide credit support / solutions / recommendations / advice / alternative options when evaluating/analyzing credit applications for decisions in accordance with Bank policies and procedures
Perform in‐depth analysis of a financial position through a thorough investigation of tax returns and / or financial statements, understanding any contingent liabilities, constructing a global cash flow analysis, and credit reporting documentation
Investigate available sources of credit financial information and research economic and market conditions relating to the company, industry and market area.
Ensure customer concerns / issues are handled appropriately and resolved in a timely manner, escalate when required
Positively contribute to the overall customer experience and foster good relationships with internal and external partners
Contribute to the ongoing improvement of the customer experience within the Business Area
Create and/or recognize exceptional customer service through established programs
SHAREHOLDER
Prioritize and manage own workload to meet SLA requirements for service and productivity
Consistently exercise discretion in managing correspondence, information and all matters of confidentiality; escalate issues where appropriately
Make well rationalized credit decisions within established standards and limits and adjudicate within compliance guideline
Resolve escalated matters and refer complex issues / situations beyond own level of expertise
Ensure adherence to operating standards and credit / risk processes – perform quality checks and validation of work
Identify operational issues and recommend improvements, may provide support during implementation of new process changes
Apply knowledge of systems, programs and services, and external requirements, in achieving efficiency and productivity objectives for the group
Contribute to the achievement of satisfactory audits by understanding & following audit and process guidelines
Ensure credit underwriting / adjudication is completed accurately and properly to reflect business intentions and is consistent with relevant rules / regulations while managing risk and minimizing losses
Perform due diligence in support of all credit applications
Be knowledgeable of practices and procedures within own area of responsibility and keep abreast of emerging credit underwriting / adjudication trends
Adhere to credit enterprise frameworks and/or methodologies that relate to credit underwriting / adjudication activities for the area
Protect the interests of the organization – identify and manage risks, and ensure the prompt and thorough resolution of escalated non-standard, high risk issues
Apply subject matter expertise in the discipline of lending, provide guidance, assistance and direction to others
Keep abreast of emerging issues, trends, and evolving regulatory requirements and assess potential impacts
Maintain a culture of risk management and control, supported by effective processes in alignment with risk appetite
EMPLOYEE / TEAM
Participate fully as a member of the team, support a positive work environment that promotes service to the business, quality, innovation and teamwork and ensure timely communication of issues/ points of interest
Provide thought leadership and/ or industry knowledge for own area of expertise in own area and participate in knowledge transfer within the team and business unit
Keep current on emerging trends/ developments and grow knowledge of the business, related tools and techniques
Participate in personal performance management and development activities, including cross training within own team
Keep others informed and up-to-date about the status / progress of projects and / or all relevant or useful information related to day-to-day activities
Contribute to team development of skills and capabilities through mentorship of others, by sharing knowledge and experiences and leveraging best practices.
Lead, motivate and develop relationships with internal and external business partners / stakeholders to develop productive working relationships.
Contribute to a fair, positive and equitable environment that supports a diverse workforce
Act as a brand ambassador for your business area/function and the bank, both internally and/or externally
BREADTH & DEPTH
Expert level professional role with focus on performing credit underwriting / adjudication on a board range of complex credit products
Maintain lending limits as defined by TD Bank's discretionary lending limit policy to support the review or decisioning of credit, as required
Requires advanced process management knowledge and expert knowledge of the risk profile for team processes supported, strong knowledge in identifying, tracking and resolving gaps
Acts as a team escalation contact for issues raised from other internal groups, partners and / or customers
Involves regular contact with cross functional teams across TDBG or external contacts or customers
May provide regular analysis and/or reporting to support business partners, functional areas or centers of expertise
Subject matter expert on credit products, end-to-end credit processes and systems for own specialized area
Subject Matter Expert level of the role with advanced business and operational knowledge or related skills required
May be required to review/ make decisions on financial statements
Ability to execute on ad-hoc non-routine requests
Identifies and investigates non-standard operational / reporting / process issues
High level of complexity in operational / reporting / process and/or analysis function
Provide training to others on best practices, processes, etc. as well as guide junior staff for the completion of business as
Generally reports to Group Manager
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
Undergraduate degree
5+ years relevant experience
Must have a minimum of 2+ years experience in adjudicating complex Real Estate Secured applications Role is Hybrid with the current model having underwriters work in one of our Credit Centre's on 2 specified days per week Applicants must live close enough to one of the Credit Centre locations for commutes to the office for in-office hybrid work days Rotating shifts throughout the week along with the potential for rotating weekend shifts
Who We Are:
TD Securities offers a wide range of capital markets products and services to corporate, government, and institutional clients who choose us for our innovation, execution, and experience. With more than 6,500 professionals operating out of 40 cities across the globe, we help clients meet their needs today and prepare for tomorrow. Our services include underwriting and distributing new issues, providing trusted advice and industry-leading insight, extending access to global markets, and delivering integrated transaction banking solutions. In 2023, we acquired Cowen Inc., offering our clients access to a premier U.S. equities business and highly-diverse equity research franchise, while growing our strong, diversified investment bank. We are growth-oriented, people-focused, and community-minded. As a team, we work to deliver value for our clients every day.
Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs. Learn more (http://www.td.com/ca/en/about-td/who-we-are/benefits-of-working-at-td)
Additional Information:
We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.
Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.
Colleague Development
If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities. Whether you have a passion for helping customers and want to expand your experience, or you want to coach and inspire your colleagues, there are many different career paths within our organization at TD – and we’re committed to helping you identify opportunities that support your goals.
Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.
Interview Process
We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.
Accommodation
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Language Requirement (Quebec only):
Maîtrise d’une langue autre que le français pour offrir du soutien ou traiter avec des employés ou des collègues qui ont besoin de services et de soutien dans une langue autre que le français.
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