Business Development Lead - #190966

About Us

Peoples Group is a boutique financial institution with offices located in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal that has been in the Canadian marketplace for over 35 years. Our mission is to exceed our customers' expectations by providing exceptional customer service backed by extensive product knowledge and experience.

Our culture here at Peoples Group is formed by our values: Trustworthy, Creative, Willing. We believe people don't choose a company to work for, they choose a company to join. We prioritize risk-based practices and procedures in order to remain risk intelligent and compliant. We value people, building relationships, and focusing on strengths; we execute with passion.

About The Work Environment

Peoples Group offers a flexible and hybrid work environment. In this role you will work a combination of in-office and remotely from home. Typically, you'll be working regular business hours, Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 4:30pm with flexibility around start/end times.

We are hiring for this position out of our Toronto office. Successful candidates who apply outside of these areas will be expected to relocate and reside in a location that is within a commutable distance.

About You

You are a passionate, solution and goal-oriented team player. You possess knowledge of both conventional and CMHC insured commercial mortgage financing across various real estate asset classes in the Eastern Canada marketplace. You deliver excellent customer service and enjoy cultivating commercial broker relationships. You are compliance focused and meticulous in your work while remaining big picture in your strategic thinking/time management.

About The Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years commercial mortgage underwriting and business development experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.
• Knowledge of AML and KYC requirements.
• Proven ability to generate sales and market development.
• Exceptional relationship development skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
  
  

About The Day-to-day

• Manage the origination and underwriting of CMHC insured financing proposals for both construction and term mortgages.
• Assist in the preparation of internal credit application submissions to the Peoples Trust Credit Committee.
• Provide leadership and direction to real estate associates, analysts, and coordinators.
• Work closely with the commercial mortgage funding team and external legal counsel to ensure smooth funding of all assigned loans.
• Engage in active marketing and business development efforts to consistently grow the Eastern Canada CMHC insured mortgage portfolio.
• Work closely with our credit group to monitor the mortgage portfolio and identify and manage problem loans.
• Review appraisals and environmental reports in accordance with internal credit policy.
  
  

NOTE: This job posting is for an existing vacancy. Peoples Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest; however, only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

We value and celebrate individuality while fostering an inclusive workplace for everyone. If there's any way we can support or accommodate you during the selection process, please don't hesitate to let us know.