Analyst, Commercial Financing - Halifax, Canada - Meridia Recruitment Solutions

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Analyst, Commerical Financing

Halifax, NS

Reference # HL-17956

First National is Canada's largest non-bank lender, originating and servicing both commercial and residential mortgages since 1988. Over the past thirty years, we have been committed to hiring the best and brightest with over 1,500 proud team members. Through cooperation, ongoing coaching, development opportunities and a culture that celebrates both hard work and teamwork, First National team members are supported to lead, learn and grow.

We are excited to partner with them during a time of growth in their business to hire an Analyst, Commercial Financing for their team in Halifax, NS. Reporting to the AVP, Commerical Financing, The Analyst contributes to the production and development of the commercial mortgage portfolio by analyzing financial and supporting documents on incoming applications and ensuring information is consistent with internal, insurer and investor policies. The role is specific to CMHC, construction and conventional commercial real estate financing requests.

Responsibilities include:

• Analyze financial information on commercial properties including rent rolls, operating statements and financial/net worth statements, to assist management in determining the appropriate loan size, terms, conditions and pricing
• Review third party reports including appraisal, phase I/II environmental reports and engineering reports, to determine compliance with investor requirements, product lending and guidelines and loan terms and conditions
• Prepare loan summary including financial analysis and credit documents to assist in the loan approval process
• Coordinate with Funder, Investor, Legal, and other third-party consultants to ensure loan conditions are met
• Perform other duties as necessary to support the goals and objectives of the commercial mortgage division

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Undergraduate Degree and/or MBA with focus in a Finance/ Real Estate related discipline
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a relative commercial real estate role preferred but will look at candidates with less or more experience if a fit can be determined
• Knowledge of applicable real estate lending regulations is a must
• Organizational skills to manage several ongoing and competing tasks simultaneously
• High degree of consistent accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to work with minimum supervision
• Results oriented and highly motivated
• Self-starter
• Advanced PC skills, with an emphasis on Word and Excel
• Bilingualism (French, English) an asset

Why join First National?

• Supportive teamwork focused environment
• Collaborative entrepreneurial spirit
• Extensive training programs to set our employees up for success
• Bright open concept office environment
• Large kitchens with a coffee and latte maker to enjoy at no cost
• Opportunities to give back to the communities and work through events focused on a variety of charities
• Ongoing social events throughout the year

If you are ready to join First National's dynamic team, while working hard and having fun doing it, we invite you to apply online or connect with us directly

To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking the link below:

For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Heather Labucki, Partner, or Jason Ozon, Consultant, at If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Jason Ozon know.

First National is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation or any other category protected by law.

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