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Aston Carter

Accounts Receivable Manager

Calgary, AB

CA$38.46 - CA$48.07/hr

The Accounts Receivable Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end receivables function ... Evaluate customer credit risk, establish credit limits, and monitor exposure across key accounts

National Bank

Credit Underwriter

Calgary, AB · Hybrid

A career as a Credit Underwriter, Commercial Portfolio Management in the Commercial Banking team at ... Meet the objectives of prudent risk management, client satisfaction, and portfolio growth.

National Bank

Credit Underwriter

Calgary, AB · On-site

A career as a Credit Underwriter, Commercial Portfolio Management in the Commercial Banking team at ... Meet the objectives of prudent risk management, client satisfaction, and portfolio growth.

National Bank

Credit Underwriter

Airdrie, AB · Hybrid

A career as a Credit Underwriter, Commercial Portfolio Management in the Commercial Banking team at ... Meet the objectives of prudent risk management, client satisfaction, and portfolio growth.

National Bank

Credit Underwriter

Calgary, AB · Hybrid

A career as a Credit Underwriter, Commercial Portfolio Management in the Commercial Banking team at ... Meet the objectives of prudent risk management, client satisfaction, and portfolio growth.

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How much do credit risk manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for credit risk manager in Alberta is $117,884.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,000.00 and $122,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a Credit Risk Manager typically collaborate with other departments to assess and mitigate risk?

A Credit Risk Manager frequently works with teams across the organization, such as underwriting, finance, and compliance, to assess borrower creditworthiness and ensure adherence to risk policies. Collaboration often involves developing risk models, reviewing loan portfolios, and communicating risk exposures to senior management. Working closely with these departments enables comprehensive risk assessments and the implementation of effective mitigation strategies. This cross-functional approach fosters a proactive risk culture and ensures that credit decisions align with both regulatory requirements and business objectives.

What Does a Credit Risk Manager Do?

A credit risk manager analyzes credit risk for banks and similar financial institutions. In this role, it’s your job to develop better credit risk policies and procedures to alleviate losses and maintain capital. Additional duties involve examining data, building financial models, creating performance reports, ensuring regulatory compliance, and formulating credit policy. This career requires at least a bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field. Other important qualifications include excellent analytical, communication, and research skills. Most employers typically prefer candidates who have previous risk management experience.

What are Credit Risk Managers?

Credit Risk Managers are professionals responsible for assessing and managing the risk of financial losses that may arise from borrowers failing to repay loans or meet contractual obligations. They analyze financial data, credit reports, and market trends to determine the creditworthiness of individuals or businesses. Credit Risk Managers also develop policies and strategies to minimize potential losses and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Their role is critical in maintaining the financial health and stability of banks, lending institutions, and other organizations involved in credit.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Credit Risk Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Credit Risk Manager, you need strong analytical abilities, deep knowledge of financial principles, and typically a degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Familiarity with risk modeling software, credit scoring systems, and regulatory frameworks such as Basel III is essential. Strong communication, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills set outstanding professionals apart in this field. These skills are crucial for accurately assessing creditworthiness, minimizing financial losses, and ensuring regulatory compliance within financial institutions.

What is the difference between Credit Risk Manager vs Credit Analyst?

AspectCredit Risk ManagerCredit Analyst
CredentialsBachelor's degree, often certifications like CFA or credit risk certificationsBachelor's degree, finance or related field, sometimes certifications like CFA
Work EnvironmentOversees risk policies, manages teams, strategic planningAnalyzes credit data, assesses borrower risk, prepares reports
Industry UsageUsed in banking, financial services, lending institutionsCommon in banks, credit agencies, financial firms

The Credit Risk Manager focuses on overseeing and managing the overall credit risk policies and teams, while the Credit Analyst conducts detailed credit assessments of individual borrowers. Both roles require similar credentials and are integral to credit decision processes, but they differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Senior Director Portfolio Management & Compliance

National Bank

Edmonton, AB • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

As Senior Director, Portfolio Management & Compliance, you will lead the oversight and management of the prairie region’s loan portfolio, ensuring alignment with the Bank’s risk appetite and compliance standards. You will work closely with Commercial Banking Centre Sales Leaders, Underwriting Leaders, Relationship Managers as well as internal stakeholders within Credit Risk Management, Operations, and Senior Leadership to drive financial performance, risk management, and team development.

This role is designed as an opportunity for you to lead a team, diversify your career experience, and strengthen your professional brand through regular engagement with senior leaders across the Bank. The experience gained in this role positions successful candidates for progression into more senior leadership roles within the Region and across the organization.

Your Role:

  • Ensure ongoing portfolio risk management, including compliance monitoring, early identification of negative trends, and adherence to risk frameworks.
  • Serve as a centre of excellence by maintaining critical data resources and ensuring all submissions comply with Bank policies and risk appetite.
  • Lead with a high degree of flexibility, adapting quickly when support is needed within Banking Centres across the region. This support may take the form of leadership coaching, sales enablement, or credit expertise, depending on business priorities.
  • Review and approve pricing requests, ensuring alignment with risk-based pricing and driving profitable growth.
  • Provide leadership and coaching support, drawing upon your experience in credit, sales, or both.
  • Provide effective leadership to the Regional Commercial Credit (RCC) team, overseeing performance, coaching, and development for the team dedicated to underwriting new-to-bank IPRE transactions from regional Banking Centres and providing overflow support on annual reviews across the region.
  • Maintain strong working relationships with Credit Risk Management, ensuring collaboration on underwriting, deal review, and portfolio oversight.
  • As required, lead or participate in special projects across the Bank related to loan compliance, risk management, or policy and protocol.
  • Partner independently with Banking Centres to support:
    • Deal structuring & risk mitigation
    • Identification and mitigation of operational risk
    • Understanding and application of key policies and protocols
    • Financial and Monitoring & Control reporting (including Power BI insights)
    • Actions plans and corrective measures, as applicable


Your Team:

Within the Commercial and Private Banking 1859 sector, you are part of a team of professionals supporting commercial clients. In addition, you are surrounded by an entire ecosystem of experts to help you offer the best possible solutions to customers.

Reporting to the Vice President & Head of Commercial Banking, Prairies, you will lead a team of proficient underwriters and act as a conduit to Credit Risk Management for banking centres. The role involves coaching, mentoring, and developing staff, fostering a positive and high-performing work environment, and overseeing regional compliance and risk management excellence.


Basic Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline; financial designation or graduate studies preferred
  • At least 10 years of financial services experience, including risk management, banking, and business lending
  • Proven experience in credit adjudication, financial analysis, and risk mitigation for commercial credit underwriting
  • Professional depth of understanding and track record of training and upskilling others on underwriting, deal memos, monitoring and control, and overall portfolio management
  • Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and ability to motivate teams and mandate change
  • Ability to influence without formal leadership within regional teams, ensuring collaboration and any required follow up are approached with a values first approach
  • Drive a culture of accountability for both your team and other regional teams
  • Strong communication, planning, and problem-solving abilities
  • Exceptional financial analysis and credit structuring skills
  • High level of confidentiality and integrity
  • Advanced computer and business modeling skills; experience with banking systems is an asset


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 such as:

* 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
* Involvement in community initiatives
* Telemedicine service
* Virtual sleep clinic

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 value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

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We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

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