Manager-Credit Risk-Agriculture

A career as a Director, Credit Risk - Agriculture within the Agricultural Credit Risk team at National Bank means acting as a key decision-maker for agricultural and agri-food financing. This role allows you to play an essential part in growing high‑potential client portfolios by applying your strong expertise in financial and credit analysis.

This opportunity is ideal if you are motivated by decision-making, business impact, and collaboration with business relationship managers to ensure solid and strategic credit outcomes.

Your Role

• Analyze, authorize, or recommend agricultural and agri‑food credit files, while respecting risk appetite and policies.
• Collaborate with business lines to provide quick responses to 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 various initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with policies and act as a change champion to improve tools and processes.

Your Team

You will report to the National Senior Director, Agricultural Credit Risk, and be part of a strong national team committed to supporting agrifinance partners across the country. We offer flexible work arrangements, including a hybrid model and adjustable hours to support work-life balance.

National Bank focuses on on‑the‑job learning to help you master your role. You will have access to personalized training content on topics such as banking solutions and advisory approaches to support your continuous development. You will also have access to colleagues with diverse expertise, experiences, and backgrounds to enrich all aspects of your growth.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, agroeconomics, or business administration, with at least 7 years of relevant experience
• Expertise in agricultural and commercial finance
• Professional agronomist designation is an asset
• Ability to make autonomous credit decisions under pressure
• Proven leadership in credit strategy and change management
• Experience in portfolio management and risk monitoring
• Knowledge of business banking products
• Demonstrated analytical and negotiation skills
• Collaboration, adaptability, and effectiveness within diverse teams and stakeholders 

Your benefits In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.    * 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    These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.   Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.   We're putting people first We're 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.     We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to 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!