Associate, Commercial Real Estate - Montreal, QC

About the Role The Associate is responsible for contributing to the profitable growth and quality of the Commercial Real Estate Banking portfolio across Canada by participating as part of a coverage team in the development of complex credit solutions for Real Estate Investment Fund clients: Real Estate Developers and Real Estate Builder clients. The Associate will liaise with Global Risk Management through the credit decision-making process. What You'll Do

• Participating in the timely analysis, structuring and preparation of credit/financial solutions proposals.
• Providing prompt and sound recommendations in the analysis and presentation of credit proposals.
• Restructuring marginal proposals into bankable deals where possible.
• Synthesize industry research and competitive analysis.
• Analyze client business cases and proposals for reasonability.
• Modelling building/development of covenant patterns/vetting and stress testing of projections.
• Meeting with clients and prospects as part of the “Deal Team” (as appropriate).
• Ensure the accurate communication of the terms and conditions of an authorization and supervise the effective and timely implementation of same by: Reviewing all credit authorizations to ensure accuracy completeness and clarity; ensuring prompt follow-up for acceptance of the authorization and reacting swiftly to any problems, amendments, extensions, reporting to senior management where necessary.
• Executing and effectively addressing issues surrounding the adequacy, quality and completeness of loan documentation and security.
• Liaising with the client to ensure the effective and timely implementation of loan documentation and security. What We're Looking For
• Experience in commercial real estate banking or credit analysis, with ability to participate in risk analysis, deal structuring and credit proposals.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; ability to synthesize industry research and prepare credit proposals.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a Deal Team and coordinate with Global Risk Management.
• Client-facing skills and ability to meet with clients and prospects; effective communication and negotiation abilities.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple transactions while maintaining quality and speed.