Credit Authorization Advisor

Desjardins

Credit Authorization Advisor analyzing and authorizing financing applications for non-retail clients at Desjardins. Collaborating on risk management policies and providing coaching support to account managers.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, risk management, and credit practices, with a strong understanding of the financial services industry and cooperative values. Proficient in analyzing market conditions and providing guidance on financing applications and credit risk management.

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Financial AnalysisRisk ManagementCredit Risk AssessmentKnowledge of FrenchBusiness Credit Authorization

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisRisk ManagementCredit Risk AssessmentMarket AnalysisFinancing PracticesCredit ManagementBusiness DevelopmentCompliance with Credit PoliciesService StandardsLegislative Knowledge

Soft Skills

CoachingCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesCooperative ValuesBusiness CreditGovernment Business Assistance ProgramsDesjardins Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze and authorize exceptions and verifications of financing applications for non-retail client segment of moderate complexity, ensuring sound and prudent risk management.
Communicate any changes to financing standards and practices.
Participate in the integration of risk management deliverables.
Collaborate in risk quality performance management.
Propose improvements for risk management and contribute to the implementation of and compliance with credit policies in effect.
Act as a resource person and coach for financing packages and financial analysis for account managers and financing analysts.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a related field
A minimum of four years of relevant experience
Knowledge of French is required
Knowledge of the latest financial, economic, policy and legislative developments
Ability to perform analyses of the market and the business centre external environment
Ability to perform financial analysis
Knowledge of the characteristics and credit risk inherent to each major market: commercial, industrial, institutional and agricultural
Basic knowledge of financial services industry practices that support business development and service offering initiatives
Knowledge of products and services for businesses and those offered by caisses, components and Desjardins distribution networks and those of the competition
Knowledge of financing and credit management practices related to businesses
Understanding of the philosophy and inner workings of a financial services cooperative
Knowledge of policies, legislation, standards and ethics governing the operation of the caisse and its business centres
Knowledge of business credit authorization, monitoring, collection and recovery practices
Familiarity with Desjardins procedures
Familiarity with government business assistance programs
Knowledge of service standards
Understanding of cooperative and cooperative network values, rules and operations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and annual bonus
4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
Group insurance including telemedicine
Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment