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Bennington is a progressive, dynamic and fast-paced workplace where you can contribute to the continuing growth of one of Canada's top commercial equipment and vehicle leasing companies. If you've got what it takes to join our growing team, explore our exciting career opportunities below. Interested applicants should forward their resume to Human Resources.
Job Title: Credit Analyst
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Reporting to: Manager Credit
Summary: This full-time position reports to the Manager of Credit. The candidate will be responsible for mid-ticket credit adjudication ($50,000-$100,000), and making recommendations regarding deal acceptance, pricing and deal structure. The candidate will also be responsible for working with our broker partners on each approval until such time as the deal closes. This process may involve making structural changes to approvals, negotiating/explaining rates, explaining processes and as well as specific terms to ensure deals close and Bennington’s best interests are achieved. Each credit is unique and presents an opportunity to create a custom structured approval, within defined guidelines. The Credit Analyst is also required to maintain acceptable default and loss standards as determined by the Bennington senior management team.
Requirements: The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines. A positive attitude with the ability to work collectively with team members as well as other Bennington Departments to develop synergies and efficiencies for Bennington as a whole.
The successful candidate must have a minimum of 1+ years of direct credit analysis experience, ideally in Sub-Prime Lending and ideally in the Leasing sector OR at least 3+ years of experience in a related field within the Leasing sector. They must have knowledge of Canadian lease structures and leasing processes, have the ability to read and interpret financial statements and have an attention to accuracy and detail. Incumbents must be willing and able to find a solution with a can-do attitude, learn and adapt quickly and remain calm under pressure in a deadline oriented environment. Candidates should be able to effectively manage competing priorities and timelines, interact effectively with internal and external customers, and work independently without direct supervision. Applicants need to be proficient in Word, Excel and be able to learn new systems quickly.
Qualifications: A university or college degree with a main subject area in Business or Finance is preferred (or equivalent relevant experience). Bilingualism in English and French is an asset.
Job Title: Collections Coordinator
Job Type: Permanent, full-time
Reporting to: Manager, Collections
Summary: This position reports to the Manager, Collections. The candidate will be responsible for contacting customers regarding past due accounts and ensuring that payment arrangements are made to bring accounts up to date. The role is focused on making substantial volume contact points with customers and finding solutions to ensure the successful performance by our customers under financial contracts.
Key Responsibilities:
• Contact customers by phone, email, text message and other written correspondence regarding past due accounts and other related matters
• Work with customers to bring accounts current, using established practices and solutions
• Perform and understand various searches and reports (i.e. credit bureaus, online searches, etc.)
• Recommend action steps on non-performing accounts
• Keep management informed about the status of accounts
• Save meticulous notes and related documents using our file management software
• Other tasks as may be requested
Requirements:
The Collections Coordinator must have strong attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines. The ability to handle challenging and difficult conversations with customers is a must and a key ingredient for success. The candidate must have very strong negotiation skills. A positive and professional attitude with the ability to work well both in a team environment as well as individually is crucial.
The successful candidate must be organized and accurate. Strong written and oral communication skills are required and proficiency in Microsoft Office is a must.
Qualifications:
• A University or college degree in a business-related field is preferred
• 1-5 years of work experience in a similar role is required
• Bilingualism in English and French would be considered an asset
• Knowledge of the leasing or finance industry is also considered an asset
Job Title: Collections Coordinator
Job Type: Contract, Full Time
Reporting to: Manager, Collections
Summary: This position reports to the Manager, Collections. The candidate will be responsible for contacting customers regarding past due accounts and ensuring that payment arrangements are made to bring accounts up to date. The role is focused on making substantial volume contact points with customers and finding solutions to ensure the successful performance by our customers under financial contracts.
Key Responsibilities:
• Contact customers by phone, email, text message and other written correspondence regarding past due accounts and other related matters
• Work with customers to bring accounts current, using established practices and solutions
• Perform and understand various searches and reports (i.e. credit bureaus, online searches, etc.)
• Recommend action steps on non-performing accounts
• Keep management informed about the status of accounts
• Save meticulous notes and related documents using our file management software
• Other tasks as may be requested
Requirements:
The Collections Coordinator must have strong attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines. The ability to handle challenging and difficult conversations with customers is a must and a key ingredient for success. The candidate must have very strong negotiation skills. A positive and professional attitude with the ability to work well both in a team environment as well as individually is crucial.
The successful candidate must be organized and accurate. Strong written and oral communication skills are required and proficiency in Microsoft Office is a must.
Qualifications:
• A University or college degree in a business-related field is preferred
• 1-5 years of work experience in a similar role is required
• Bilingualism in English and French would be considered an asset
• Knowledge of the leasing or finance industry is also considered an asset
Job Title: Broker Relationship Manager
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Reporting to: Vice President, Business Development
Location: Western Canada
Summary: This full-time position reports to the Vice President, Business Development. The Broker Relationship Manager will be located in Western Canada and will be responsible for supporting our origination partners in the development, securing, and closing of profitable equipment lease financing transactions. The Broker Relationship Manager will identify and onboard new partners, manage existing partnerships, negotiate and close transactions, and provide after-sales support to our partners and customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Broker Strategy Delivery (50%)
o Support in delivering the Company’s strategy for leasing equipment to its partners
o Build, maintain and manage strategic partnerships with key brokers, select vendors and Credit Unions through calls and in person meetings.
o Serve as the primary point of contact for partners, build trust and rapport through regular communication.
o Solicit business opportunities from select brokers and credit union affiliations.
o Work closely with internal teams such as Business Development, Credit and Operations, to expedite the leasing process and address partners’ inquiries and concerns.
o Follow up with origination partners on outstanding credit approvals to help drive new business volume.
o Assist with the coordination of accurate lease document execution, vendor profiling, and equipment inspections as may be required upon receipt of credit approvals.
o Provide deal specific expertise, coaching and knowledge to origination partners.
o Articulate value propositions effectively to persuade prospects to work with Bennington. - Business Analysis and Problem Solving (20%)
o Use internal systems to source data insights that help improve performance
o Perform research and fact finding required for potential new products and other initiatives.
o Brainstorm, structure and problem-solve processes for a range of strategic and tactical business topics (e.g., growth, pricing, operational efficiency, etc.).
o Establish repeatable processes / methodology that enable quicker service.
o Create and deliver presentations to communicate process and guidelines.
o Own recurring reporting and analysis, such as partner report cards, volume reporting. - Business Process Improvement (15%)
o Review partner-facing business processes to identify opportunities to improve customer satisfaction and efficiency.
o Engage internal resources (i.e. BFC credit leaders, executives) to ensure stakeholder engagement is managed.
o Assist in the development of scorecards and other tools to measure success of key relationships.
o Support a culture focused on service, continuous improvement, performance measurement and metric management. - Fact Gathering and Research (15%)
o Conduct market research to support business and enterprise strategies (e.g., competitive position, product assessments, market sizing, etc.), including requests from other teams.
o Hold regular meetings with internal and external parties to gather information and develop insights.
o Stay current on recent events and share findings related to BFC parties as necessary. Perform additional research and projections (when necessary) to determine how market events may affect the Company
o Provide support with due diligence activities related to portfolio acquisitions and strategic partnerships for equipment leasing and business financing opportunities.
o Support various management team members in identifying and negotiating transactions. - Accountability and Key Internal/External Stakeholders:
• Directly accountable for supporting the VP Business Development on projects and initiatives
• Will mostly receive direction and oversight from the VP Business Development but may also receive direction from and present to other Bennington Executive Management team members (e.g. CEO, COO, VPs, etc.).
• The incumbent will often work closely with various internal departments (e.g., Credit, Operations, Asset Solutions, Technology, etc.) to gather information
• The incumbent will interact with external stakeholders (e.g., brokers, equipment vendors, other FI’s) to gather information required to close transactions
• Support business line management teams in developing their strategic thinking processes and approaches to the business
• Ownership of select business plans for business line opportunities including product/market strategy, financing plans, partnership development
• Provide active guidance, mentorship, and task-based management of junior team members, where requested
• Regular market/competitor scans managed by the candidate will be crucial to identify, track, and monitor market, competitive, and regulatory trends to help identify challenges and opportunities for commercial leasingPhysical Demands / Working Conditions:
• The incumbent works in a standard office environment
• The workload is demanding and subject to tight timeframes to produce results. There is frequently a need to re-prioritize activities
• Stress can be encountered in dealing with stakeholders with different perspectives and priorities
• Frequent travel within Western Canada (BC, AB, SK)
Qualifications and Requirements:
• Completion of a post-secondary degree in a business-related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5-7 years of work experience, ideally minimum 4-5 years in a related field such as commercial leasing or in a regulated financial services environment
• Experience working with senior management and managing both internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge in the areas of asset-based leasing or loan origination, processing, administration, and closing
• Strong business acumen and understanding of the capital and business constraints of operating a regulated financial institution
• Awareness of key trends in financial services, particularly related to business lending and equipment leasing
• Proficient in using MS Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Strong attention to detail and time management skills
• Ability to work in ambiguously defined situations with minimal supervision on complex tasks that require critical thinking
• Adaptable to manage competing workloads - building in sufficient contingency to achieve multiple tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with proven track record of developing relationships and maturity to interact with senior decision makers and/or Executives
• Problem solver with sound judgment who takes initiative, accepts ownership and accountability and can articulate under pressure or scrutiny from senior executives Independent, self-motivated and enthusiastic
Bennington Financial Corp. is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check and credit check to qualify for hire. While we appreciate your interest in applying, a Bennington recruiter will only contact leading
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