Senior Credit Director Equipment Finance Hybrid Job number 31791 Category Manager Status: Permanent Schedule: Full-Time 30-Mar-2026 Area(s) of interest: Risk management Location(s): Winnipeg A career as a Senior Credit Director in the Equipment Finance team at National Bank means acting as a strategic leader in credit risk management and operational oversight for national financing activities. In this role, you play a key part in supporting business growth by ensuring sound credit decisions, strong governance, and effective leadership across geographically distributed teams supporting mid‑to large‑ticket and corporate financing. You contribute to profitable and sustainable growth by balancing risk, efficiency, and service excellence while overseeing complex credit adjudication, portfolio performance, and operational discipline within delegated approval authorities. Your role Lead regional credit underwriting, adjudication, and credit support activities to ensure effective risk management and achievement of business performance objectives Exercise delegated credit authorities, including approvals for complex and high‑value financing structures, in compliance with lending policies, risk appetite, and governance frameworks Establish, standardize, and optimize processes, service agreements, and workflows to enhance turnaround times, consistency, and operational efficiency Contribute to strategic planning, budget development, and performance monitoring to support growth, profitability, and portfolio quality objectives Collaborate with internal and external partners to strengthen relationships, support sales teams, and enable value‑added financing solutions Build, lead, and develop high‑performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and continuous improvement practices Your team The Equipment Finance leadership team brings together credit, risk, and operations specialists who work collaboratively to support national financing activities and continuously enhance credit practices. Within the Equipment Finance Credit department, you are part of a national leadership team and lead a large group of credit professionals across multiple regions. You report to a senior leader. Your team is recognized for its expertise in complex credit structures, disciplined risk management, and strong partnerships with sales and risk functions. A flexible, hybrid work environment supports work‑life balance and operational effectiveness. The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Personalized training programs, based on learning through action, support ongoing professional growth. Resources such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, and coaching and mentoring are available to support your development. Prerequisites University degree in business, finance, commerce, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience Extensive experience in credit adjudication, underwriting, and risk management within commercial or equipment finance environments Proven experience leading large, geographically dispersed teams in a regulated financial services environment Strong expertise in financial statement analysis, complex credit structures, and risk mitigation strategies Experience in budget management, performance measurement, and operational planning Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment within delegated credit authorities and governance frameworks Languages: Reason to require this language: you will need to discuss frequently with our service providers or partners who speak a language other than French. Critical Thinking Diversity & Inclusion Emotional Intelligence Innovation Management Risk Management Stress Management Business Alignment Data-Driven Decision-Making Decision Making Learning Agility Mobilization Partner Development Resiliency Strategic Vision Strategy Execution 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 Employee Share Ownership Plan Employee and Family Assistance Program Preferential banking services Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives 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! Why work at National Bank? There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on‑the‑job learning and training, co‑development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders. For an inclusive and diverse environment We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team? #J-18808-Ljbffr