Senior Loan Officer

Join a top employer and advance your career. Aplin has partnered with an Alberta-based company to hire a Senior Loan Officer in Stettler, Alberta! This will be a permanent opportunity!

Benefits & Perks:

• Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000 CAD
• Please note, this role will be fully onsite at the client’s Stettler, Alberta office
• Permanent, full-time position + Benefits

Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise lending operations within the branch
• Oversee and recommend credit policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with internal guidelines and legislation
• Conduct credit investigations, adjudicate credit applications, and approve or reject credit requests within authority limits
• Advise members on financial services and offer appropriate solutions based on client needs
• Manage accounts receivable and collections processes, including delinquent and complex cases
• Maintain credit files, prepare loan documentation, and ensure timely scanning and records management
• Support sales initiatives by developing a proactive lending and deposit growth culture
• Participate in recruiting, training, and performance development of lending staff
• Conduct member visits and cold calls as needed to support business development
• Prepare credit reports and submit recommendations to senior leadership
• Stay current with all compliance requirements, anti-money laundering regulations, and internal policies
• Provide support to the Branch Manager and act as a liaison between credit, collections, and operations teams

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in credit granting or financial institution lending; agricultural lending experience strongly preferred
• High school diploma required; post-secondary education in business or finance is an asset
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to interpret client needs and recommend tailored financial solutions
• Proven ability to handle sensitive situations with diplomacy, professionalism, and sound judgment
• Skilled in conflict resolution, negotiation, and objection handling
• Strong time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across all levels of an organization
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including experience in supervising and developing staff
• Solid understanding of lending regulations, compliance standards, and financial products relevant to agricultural and retail banking
• Willingness to relocate to Stettler, Alberta 

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.