Af·fin·i·ty (noun)

• the name on our doors
• a quality that makes things suited to each other

We want our employees to feel great coming to work. That’s why we give our talent the tools to excel. After all, an exceptional employee experience leads to extraordinary experiences for our members. If you have an affinity for working in a vibrant environment where your achievements are celebrated, then a career with us sounds like the perfect fit.

We’re looking for an innovative, digitally capable, curious team member to serve as Syndications Business Manager accountable for the development and administration of a large, complex full service commercial loan portfolio. The ideal candidate will be resourceful, analytical, and have a background in the Commercial Markets space.

What You’ll Do

• Manages and oversees the continued success and growth of the syndicated loan portfolio. Oversight includes profit and loss accountability and business direction, ensuring KPI metrics are met and opportunities for performance optimization are identified and implemented
• Directly responsible for all initiatives that impact the business line/portfolio, as well as relationship management responsibility for partner relationships; serves as liaison and primary contact between organization and business partners, vendors, and Centres of Influence (COIs)
• Acts as the ‘voice in the room’ representing the portfolio, and its requirements and needs
• Develops or assesses campaign growth strategies, overseeing development and implementation of programs intended to identify new business opportunities, increase profit, sales, brand consistency and/or growth
• Provides direction, coaching, mentoring and feedback to other units across organization on business line/portfolio acumen, including providing sales and operational coaching
• Provides direction to organization in the preparation and monitoring of business plans, priorities, and budget for the business line

What You’ll Get

• The support to grow in your career with ample opportunities to advance
• A competitive salary plus bonuses for your hard work
• A total rewards package including health and dental benefits, pension and health spending account
• Vacation time, personal days off and a paid volunteer day so you can maintain a healthy life/work balance
• A referral bonus when you scout great talent and they’re hired to join our team

What You’ve Got

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field, plus 7 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Intermediate understanding of Affinity Credit Union’s business objectives and divisional business operations
• Advanced knowledge of business management and finance, including strong business acumen and experience in underwriting large and complex commercial loans
• Advanced knowledge of large commercial businesses; industry and market trends, lending products, applicable compliance and regulatory requirements
• Industry leading sales ability in growing a book, achieving targets, making referrals, and building a pipeline using a member centric approach
• Ability to lead, engage, and coach employees, set clear expectations, review progress, provide feedback and guidance, and hold people accountable to achieve member centric outcomes

So, what do you think? Does it sound like you’re a fit for this role? Throw your hat in the ring! Review all of our current job opportunities at www.affinitycu.ca/careers/opportunities

This position requires the submission of your Resume and Cover Letter stating how you meet the required qualifications in your application prior to the closing date of the position. Application Deadline: July 6, 2025