Vice President, Financing Specialists

Ottawa, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 14, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 38 hours per week

Job summary

Lead a team of financing specialists to meet client credit needs while driving strategic business priorities and revenue growth. Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and promote the RBC brand within the business community.

Job details

Job Description What is the opportunity? As Vice President, Financing Specialists, you are an integral part of the regional management leadership team and play a key role in the realization of Regional Banking objectives through the close collaboration with key partners and clients, in structuring, delivery and management of bank lending solutions across the mid-market customer base. What will you do? • Lead a team of high-performing Senior Financing Specialists and Financing Specialists focused on structuring, execution, and monitoring of bi-lateral loan transactions, including strong credit submissions and presentations that support the request. • Collaborate closely with commercial relationship managers, regional leaders and other relevant internal RBC partners including Group Risk Management, operations, compliance, and specialized finance partners (Leasing, Trade Finance, etc.). • Demonstrate market leadership by promoting the RBC brand and enhancing visibility by developing and maintaining a network in the business community, working closely with industry and business leaders, community groups and RBC partners. • Encourage early team engagement on new opportunities and strong engagement with clients and prospects, offering guidance and advice in a professional manner. • Provide coaching and oversight throughout the deal continuum, including client discovery and due diligence, deal structuring, underwriting, credit approval and execution. • Drive a culture that fosters strong engagement & collaboration, curiosity, creativity and a business development mindset, while being equally strong stewards of the loan portfolio. This includes high-quality discovery and credit underwriting, adherence to rigorous credit processes and compliance standards, and robust/proactive portfolio management. • Ensure strong talent management routines are in place including training and development plans for each team member, and maintaining an active pipeline of talent to meet future team requirements • Lead and advocate change within the organization by building engagement and inspiring the team to achieve the desired business outcomes. • Establish effective practice management routines to focus on strategic priorities and deliver on business objectives. • Encourage continuous learning and development and advocate for the use of AI tools to enhance the team’s capabilities, achieve greater efficiencies, and optimize overall performance. The successful candidate will need to be reasonably mobile across the markets. Working territory will be discussed further with Hiring Manager during interview. What do you need to succeed? Must-have: • Undergraduate degree in Business, Economics, Accounting, or Finance • Minimum 5-7 years’ work experience in commercial/corporate lending, corporate finance or similar. • Proven track record in leading and coaching teams to high standards of performance, including experience in recruiting, training, managing, and developing a team of high performing credit professionals. • Extensive knowledge of credit metrics, credit structuring and the capability to work through complex loan agreements and other legal documents. • Strong quantitative, financial modeling, and analytical skills with an ability to analyze company financial statements. • Strong sales orientation and a demonstrated passion for putting clients first. • Actively foster continuous learning mindset and professional development of team members as well as model own commitment to development by actively growing, developing and learning as a leader and coach. • Astute business acumen with strong knowledge of financial industry and commercial banking. • Strong knowledge of credit management, product and pricing policies, privacy, code of conduct and anti-money laundering requirements, and overall business center operations. • Experience with emerging communications and technology (i.e. web-based meetings, social media, Digital Banking and Mobile Applications) and willingness to actively learn and advocate for the use of AI tools that further enable performance. • Ability to perform well under pressure, meet time sensitive deadlines, prioritize work and multi-task responsibilities. • Exceptional negotiation skills. • Professional oral and written communication skills with a high level of attention to detail. • Well organized and able to set priorities and devote appropriate attention to the key priorities managed by the team. • Ability to manage a geographically diverse and mobile team. • Strong communication and presentation skills. • Strong skills with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. • Sales and/or sales management experience in commercial or corporate banking is preferred. • MBA, CPA or CFA preferred. What’s in it for you? We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual. • Ability to make a difference and lasting impact • Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including performance-based bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation • Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities • A collaborative dynamic culture where personal initiative and hard work are recognized and rewarded • A unique opportunity for personal and professional growth Job Skills Additional Job Details Address: 90 SPARKS ST:OTTAWA City: Ottawa Country: Canada Work hours/week: 37.5 Employment Type: Full time Platform: Job Type: Regular Pay Type: Salaried Posted Date: 2026-10-13 Application Deadline: 2026-10-29 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above Our Employment Opportunities At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all. Join our Talent Community Stay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you. Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at jobs.rbc.com. RBC is presently inviting candidates to apply for this existing vacancy. 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What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires 5-7 years of commercial banking experience and a proven track record in leading professional sales teams. A post-secondary degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or an MBA is preferred.