ATB Financial Looking for Director, Corporate Banking – ATB Capital Markets at Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Full Time

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Department: ATB Capital Markets

Job Number: REQ6781

Location: Edmonton or Calgary, Alberta

Onsite: You’ll work primarily from an ATB branch, corporate office or client location

Apply by: October 18, 2023

Paygrade: N-CMG

System Title: Corporate Banker 9

# Positions available: 1

Leader: Wes Jardine, Managing Director, Corporate Banking

As ATB’s next Director, Corporate Banking in ATB Capital Markets, you will be responsible for originating, structuring and overseeing the underwriting of new client credit and for facilitating capital markets opportunities for complex financing transactions involving mid to large cap companies in the Diversified Industries group. You will also embrace ATB’s full coverage model (cross selling), assisting all groups in Capital Markets (including the Investment Banking, Debt Capital Markets, Equity Capital Markets and Financial Markets groups) to meet their financial targets.

The portfolio will include clients and prospects from a broad cross section of Diversified Industries.

Director, Corporate Banking Accountabilities

• Complete due diligence and credit analysis on new and existing client relationships. May include client visits, analysis of business models, and comprehensive review of industry trends and related regulations.
• Work in full partnership with all divisions of Capital Markets to ensure ATB obtains a full share of wallet. Financial markets, Investment Banking, Debt Capital Markets and Sales and Trading, etc.
• Understand the complexity of transactions and related risk (credit, market, operational, legal/compliance, etc.)
• Consider risk, internal controls and compliance and adheres to policies and procedures.
• Conduct continuous monitoring of multiple client portfolios and their performance in a proactive and independent manner. As part of an ongoing team approach to best serve and manage client portfolios, assist in identifying and recommending related ancillary investment and corporate banking products to clients.
• Create pitch books for clients with respect to financial solutions and participate in Investment Banking presentations to clients and prospects.
• Monitor client, client industry, and regulatory agencies for potential changes which may affect client’s portfolio and business needs.
• Participate in deal teams to develop, present and win mandates for new opportunities.
• Prepare credit documentation (i.e. including applications, legal documentation, presentations, etc.) for internal and external stakeholders.
• Review and continually monitor performance of existing accounts and client relationships to ensure that portfolio health is maintained. Actively manage high risk clients with the thought to minimize defaults and loan losses.
• Understand the needs of clients and identify solutions to make clients successful. This could include Identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and improved service to internal and external clients.
• Support the execution of strategic initiatives in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Build effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
• Integrate information from multiple sources to enable more efficient processes, enhanced analysis and/or streamlined reporting.
• Provide direction and feedback to Associate Directors; accountable for development and mentoring, where applicable.

Requirements

• 5 – 10 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related fields of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• An undergraduate degree with academic coursework in Finance, Economics, or Accounting and an outstanding academic achievement
• MBA degree, CFA or CPA designation preferred
• 5+ years of corporate banking experience as an Analyst in a corporate lending environment, exposure to leveraged finance/lending and FIG sector experience preferred
• Knowledge of capital markets, investment banking products and applicable regulations
• Credit analysis experience/understanding
• Good knowledge of the organizational lending and portfolio management policies and objectives
• Demonstrates solid deal/transaction execution and/or project management skills
• Exceptional skills in quantitative analytics, financial modeling and credit analysis skills
• Expertise in financial computer applications and database management tools
• Technical proficiency gained through education and/or business experience
• Verbal & written communication skills
• Collaboration & team skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Influence skills
• Data driven decision making

At ATB, we know that as you develop in your career, you gain many transferable skills. If you believe your experience and qualities are what we are looking for, please consider applying!

Interested? If you know one of our team members, BEFORE applying, reach out to them and ask them for a referral link to help your application stand out.

Online applications are preferred. Please let us know if you require any accommodations.

Benefits

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We are dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the diversity within our communities and creating an environment where every team member has what they need to reach their potential. We encourage candidates from all equity-seeking groups to apply.

What happens next?

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