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About the job
Requirements
A post-secondary diploma or degree, preferably in business or finance.
Bilingualism in French and English is considered an asset.
At least 7 years of commercial mortgage experience; the posting states a minimum of 7–10 years.
Proficient underwriting skills.
Sound technical knowledge of commercial real estate underwriting, financial statement analysis, and factors affecting the commercial mortgage market.
Significant exposure to or experience with construction and syndicated lending across all asset types.
Working knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing regulations and corporate/legal documentation for commercial real estate in multiple Canadian jurisdictions.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, primarily Word and Excel.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to handle multiple competing priorities.
Negotiation skills.
Ability to work independently to achieve goals.
A proven track record of mentorship and employee development.
Verbal and written communication skills sufficient to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally with senior management and partners.
Ability to make sound underwriting decisions, exercise professional judgment, manage complex construction, renovation, and portfolio loans, and identify and mitigate transaction risks while balancing client needs.
Ability to make recommendations based on incomplete information and to follow corporate policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
Manage complex commercial mortgage facilities, including renewals, refinances, assumptions, annual reviews, and ad hoc requests, accurately and efficiently while meeting aggressive timelines.
Control credit risk across the assigned mortgage portfolio and ensure it remains within approved guidelines.
Thoroughly assess credit documentation under established policies and underwriting procedures, and submit recommendations within the Bank’s delegated authority limits.
Provide support and guidance to junior team members and mentor junior employees by sharing advice and knowledge.
Communicate with internal contacts, including management, originations, funders, and coordinators, to keep transactions and ad hoc requests on schedule.
Prepare reports on assigned categories for the department or company for use by senior management.
Contribute to special projects as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
A post-secondary diploma or degree in business or finance.
Join a Challenger
At EQ, we're remaking banking so every Canadian gets ahead, every day. Serving nearly 4 million Canadians from coast to coast, we offer a wide variety of financial services from banking and lending, to trust and credit union solutions.
We've been at this since 1970, challenging the conventions of traditional banking with smarter, faster, and more connected financial experiences.
What's kept us moving? The people behind it all: challengers who ask better questions, push back on old assumptions, and look for a better way forward.
If you're driven to help reshape how banking works for Canadians and the businesses that power our economy, this could be your next big opportunity. We can’t wait to get to know you!
We can’t wait to get to know you!
The core parts of your role would be to:
On a daily basis, the incumbent will strive to provide superior customer service by way of managing complex commercial mortgage facilities. Critical success factors include completion of renewals, refinances, assumptions, annual reviews and ad-hoc requests quickly, efficiently, and accurately, often with limited and/or incomplete information. The incumbent must be able to manage multiple competing priorities in order to achieve aggressive timelines (30%)
On a daily basis, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring that credit risk associated with their portfolio of mortgages is controlled and within approved guidelines. Credit documentation shall be thoroughly assessed in accordance with established policies and underwriting procedures, with recommendations submitted in compliance with the Bank’s delegated authority limits (30%)
On a daily basis, the incumbent will leverage extensive industry knowledge and expertise in order to provide significant levels of support and guidance to junior members of the team. (20%)
On a daily basis, the incumbent will communicate with internal contacts (management, originations, funders, coordinators, etc.) to ensure all transactions and ad-hoc requests are meeting prescribed deadlines in a timely and efficient manner (10%).
On a weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly basis, the incumbent will be responsible for the preparation of specific reports on assigned categories required for the department/Company which will be relied upon by Senior Management (10%).
On a daily basis, the incumbent will be responsible for contributing to special projects as assigned from time to time (10%).
Let's Talk About You!
Post-secondary education (diploma/degree) preferably in business or finance
Bilingualism (French/English) is considered an asset
Proficient underwriting skills with a minimum 7-10 years’ commercial mortgage experience
Sound technical knowledge of commercial real estate underwriting, financial statement analysis and factors affecting the commercial mortgage market
Significant exposure to/experience with construction and syndicated lending across all asset types
Working knowledge of AML/ATF regulations and Corporate/Legal documentation for commercial real estate in multiple jurisdictions across Canada
Good working knowledge of MS Office (primarily Word and Excel)
Effective analytical and problem solving skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to handle multiple competing priorities
Strong negotiation skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently to achieve goals
Proven track record of mentorship/employee development
Highly developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate to Senior Management and Partners in a clear, concise and professional manner
Job Complexities/Thinking Challenges
The position requires an individual to manage complex construction, renovation, and portfolio loans. The individual should be client-focused, a self-starter, with the ability to make sound underwriting decisions as efficiently as possible. The incumbent shall possess strong cognitive skills and professional judgement upon which they can rely in the ongoing management of their files. The incumbent must also have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision to properly identify and mitigate risks associated with individual transactions while balancing the needs of the client. The incumbent is required to follow corporate policies, procedures and regulatory requirements in order to work through files and rationalize the recommendations or decisions made. Existing accounts are unique in nature and fulsome information is not always available. As such, the incumbent must be comfortable making recommendations based on incomplete information. The incumbent must also be willing and able to invest time in mentoring junior employees, providing advice and knowledge, when needed.
What we offer [For full-time permanent roles]
💰 Competitive discretionary bonus
✨ Market leading RRSP match program
🩺 Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
📝 Employee Share Purchase Plan
👶🏽 Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one
🏝 Generous vacation policy and personal days
🖥 Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues
🎓 Professional development and comprehensive Career Development program
💛 A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
EQ is committed to building an inclusive, accessible environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe our organization is stronger — and our people thrive — when we honour and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives. We’re equally committed to supporting your growth, both professionally and personally.
We provide a barrier‑free recruitment process and work environment. If you require accommodations at any stage, we will work with you to ensure you can bring your best self to the process and beyond.
As part of our recruitment process, EQ uses AI to help screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position. All AI-enabled outputs are reviewed and validated by our talent team. All candidates considered for hire must successfully complete a criminal background check and credit check. While we appreciate every application, an EQ recruiter will contact only those whose skills and experience most closely match the requirements of the role.
EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB) is the parent company of Equitable Bank, the country's seventh-largest Schedule I bank by assets, which operates EQ Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™. EQB Inc. serves nearly 4 million Canadians and manages approximately $150 billion in combined assets under management and administration.
EQB Inc. appoints Vivian Abdelmessih to the Board of Directors.
Oct 16, 2026, 17:30 ET
Kishore Kapoor, current EQB Board member and Chair of the Risk & Capital Committee, to step down effective January 1, 2027
TORONTO, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - The Board of Directors of EQB Inc. and Equitable Bank (collectively "EQB") today announced that it will appoint Vivian Abdelmessih to the Board of Directors and Chair of the Board's Risk & Capital Committee.
Ms. Abdelmessih is a seasoned risk management and financial services executive with extensive experience in enterprise risk management, capital oversight, regulatory compliance and corporate governance. Throughout her career, she has advised and led organizations through complex strategic, regulatory and operational challenges, developing a reputation for disciplined decision-making and strong governance oversight. She currently serves on the First Capital Real Estate Investment Trust Board and the Scientific Games Board and is the Chair of the Export Development Canada Board. She is also the incoming President and CEO of the Global Risk Institute. This change will be effective immediately.
"We are delighted to welcome Vivian to the Board and to appoint her as Chair of the Risk & Capital Committee," said Mike Pedersen, Chair of the Board of Directors, EQB Inc. "Vivian brings deep expertise in risk governance and a proven track record of leadership in highly regulated financial institutions. Her experience and insight will complement the Board's existing strengths and will be invaluable as EQB continues to execute its growth strategy while maintaining its longstanding commitment to prudent risk management."
Additionally, EQB is announcing that after 10 years of dedicated service, Kishore ("Kish") Kapoor has chosen to step down from the Board in January 2027, confident in EQB's strength and believing the time is right for an orderly succession. Mr. Kapoor remains a committed shareholder.
"Kish has been a tremendous partner to management and has helped shape the strong risk culture that exists at EQB today," said Chadwick Westlake, President and Chief Executive Officer of EQB. "We are deeply grateful for his many contributions, including the vital role he played in strengthening the company's overall governance, risk oversight and financial stewardship throughout several pivotal moments in our journey."
Mr. Kapoor most recently served as Chair of the Risk & Capital Committee and previously served as Chair of the Audit Committee, helping guide EQB through a period of significant growth, transformation and value creation.
The Board thanks Mr. Kapoor for his significant service and leadership over the past 10 years and looks forward to benefiting from Ms. Abdelmessih's contributions as EQB continues to advance its strategy and deliver value for its customers, shareholders and other stakeholders.
About EQB Inc.
EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB) is a leading Canadian financial services company with approximately $151 billion in combined assets under management and administration. It is the parent company of Equitable Bank, the country's seventh largest Schedule I bank by assets, which operates EQ Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank(TM).
Our purpose is to remake banking so every Canadian gets ahead, every day. Since 1970, we have built thoughtful financial solutions that serve more than 4 million customers, turning everyday moments into meaningful progress. As the exclusive financial partner of Loblaw Companies Limited's PC Optimum(TM) loyalty program - one of Canada's largest loyalty programs with more than 18 million members - EQ Bank's financial solutions are deeply embedded into the daily lives of Canadians.
We provide personal and commercial banking services to Canadian households and businesses through everyday banking, tailored lending and connected payments, while fueling competition and choice in Canadian banking. Through our subsidiaries, we also offer home and auto insurance, estate and trust services, credit union solutions and alternative asset management.
To learn more, visit eqb.investorroom.com and eqbank.ca, or connect with us on Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn.
Investor contact:
Lemar Persaud
SVP, Investor Relations & Enterprise Performance Management
[email protected]
Media contact:
Danielle Mason
Director, PR & Communications
[email protected]
Forward-Looking Information
This news release may contain forward-looking statements that reflect EQB's current expectations about its future performance and capabilities. These statements are made based on assumptions and estimates and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual future results could differ materially from those currently anticipated. The statements are not guarantees of future performance. EQB does not undertake any obligation to update or publicly revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except to the extent required under applicable securities laws.
SOURCE EQB Inc.
Equitable Bank has issued €500 million in covered bonds, worth about C$797 million, to diversify its funding sources. The bonds carry a 3.75% coupon, are priced to yield 3.789%, and mature on December 7, 2029.
The offering is the seventh under the bank's C$3.0 billion Global Legislative Covered Bond Programme, launched in 2021. Moody's rated the bonds Aa1 and Fitch rated them AA+.
Chief financial officer Anilisa Sainani said the bank is pleased with continued strong investor backing. The issue follows Equitable's acquisition of PC Financial.
Barclays Bank, The Toronto-Dominion Bank, and Commerzbank were among the institutions involved.
EQB (TSE:EQB) shares down 10.3% - here's what happened.
August 27, 2026
Key points.
* EQB shares fell 10.3% to C$123.66, with trading volume 132% above the average. The stock's market capitalization is approximately C$4.40 billion.
* Analysts maintain a generally positive outlook, with six Buy ratings and five Holds; the average price target is C$138.10, above the latest trading price.
* EQB reported quarterly earnings of C$2.12 per share and C$393.04 million in revenue, while raising its quarterly dividend to C$0.61 per share, or C$2.44 annually.
* MarketBeat previews top five stocks to own in September.
EQB Inc. (TSE:EQB - Get Free Report)'s share price dropped 10.3% on Thursday. The company traded as low as C$121.80 and last traded at C$123.66. 275,833 shares traded hands during trading, an increase of 132% from the average daily volume of 118,962 shares. The stock had previously closed at C$137.87.
Analysts set new price targets.
Several equities analysts have weighed in on the company. TD increased their price objective on EQB from C$123.00 to C$154.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a report on Friday, August 14th. Desjardins increased their price target on EQB from C$132.00 to C$155.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their price objective on EQB from C$122.00 to C$129.00 and gave the stock a "hold" rating in a report on Thursday, August 13th. National Bank Financial boosted their price objective on EQB from C$120.00 to C$143.00 and gave the company a "sector perform" rating in a research note on Thursday, August 13th. Finally, Raymond James Financial increased their target price on shares of EQB from C$123.00 to C$136.00 and gave the stock a "sector perform" rating in a research report on Thursday, August 13th. Six research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of C$138.10.
EQB stock down 10.0%.
The stock has a market cap of C$4.40 billion, a PE ratio of 24.39, a P/E/G ratio of 0.34 and a beta of 0.92. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of C$136.91 and a 200-day simple moving average of C$123.50.
EQB (TSE:EQB - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 26th. The company reported C$2.12 earnings per share for the quarter. The company had revenue of C$393.04 million during the quarter. EQB had a return on equity of 6.16% and a net margin of 6.61%. On average, research analysts expect that EQB Inc. will post 12.5988235 earnings per share for the current year.
EQB increases dividend.
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Investors of record on Tuesday, June 30th were given a dividend of $0.61 per share. This represents a $2.44 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.0%. This is a positive change from EQB's previous quarterly dividend of $0.59. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 15th. EQB's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 44.01%.
Insider buying and selling.
In other news, insider Loblaw Companies Limited acquired 8,000 shares of the company's stock in a transaction on Monday, July 20th. The stock was bought at an average cost of C$141.57 per share, with a total value of C$1,132,560.00. Following the completion of the purchase, the insider directly owned 1,250,100 shares of the company's stock, valued at C$176,976,657. This represents a 0.64% increase in their ownership of the stock. Also, insider Gavin Stanley sold 900 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, July 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of C$137.37, for a total value of C$123,633.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 2,238 shares in the company, valued at approximately C$307,434.06. The trade was a 28.68% decrease in their ownership of the stock. In the last 90 days, insiders purchased 46,100 shares of company stock valued at $6,479,348 and sold 7,484 shares valued at $1,069,719. 29.02% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
EQB company profile.
EQB Inc formerly Equitable Group Inc trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange TSX: EQB and EQB.PR.C and serves over 360000 Canadians through its wholly owned subsidiary Equitable Bank Canadas Challenger Bank. Equitable Bank has grown to become the countrys eighth largest independent Schedule I bank with a clear mandate to drive real change in Canadian banking to enrich peoples lives. At Equitable Bank we are as invested in our employees as we are in our business. Thats why we are consistently recognized as one of Canadas Top Employers a rating that comes from our 1300+ employees.
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EQB Inc. has appointed Daniel Rethazy as Executive Vice President, Personal Banking, effective 6 April 2026. Rethazy will oversee a unified Personal Banking business integrating residential lending, deposits and the EQ Bank digital platform.
Subject to regulatory approval, he will also manage products and channels from EQB's announced acquisition of PC Financial, including the long-term strategic relationship with Loblaw Companies for EQ Bank to become the exclusive banking partner for the PC Optimum programme.
CEO Chadwick Westlake described Rethazy as "a generational talent in Canadian banking", noting his experience will accelerate growth for EQB's Personal Banking franchise. The appointment reflects EQB's strategy to compete as a digital-first challenger in Canadian banking whilst scaling operations and strengthening its market position.
Equitable Bank highlights efforts towards strengthening Canada's economy and communities in 2025 Public Accountability Statement.
by ahnationtalk on March 13, 2026
TORONTO, March 13, 2026 - Equitable Bank today released its Public Accountability Statement (PAS) for fiscal 2025, highlighting its continued commitment to strengthening Canada by supporting greater competition in banking, bringing innovation and value to underserved customers, and focusing lending efforts on critical areas like affordable housing to help strengthen the economy.
"Canada is at a defining moment as we think about the economy and country we want to build for the future," said Chadwick Westlake, President and CEO. "As Canada's Challenger Bank, we believe we have a responsibility to play a meaningful role by strengthening competition in banking, delivering more accessible, affordable and innovative financial services, and investing in people and initiatives that help make Canada and the communities we serve stronger."
The Bank is proud to release its annual PAS that outlines its impact on Canadian communities and society at large, grounded in its five core values of respect, integrity, service, empowerment and agility.
Highlights for 2025 include:
* Championing competition, innovation and inclusion - Continued its track record for fostering financial inclusion and competition by offering high-interest, no-fee everyday banking products to help more Canadians access an accessible and rewarding banking experience, including launching the Notice Savings Account in Québec in 2025
* Contributing to affordable housing - Maintained its position as Canada's largest securitizer of Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation-insured multi-unit residential loans, funding $3.5 billion in multi-unit residential properties across Canada as of 2025 to support housing density and supply through affordable, energy efficient and accessible housing
* Championing small business owners and self-employed Canadians - Publicly launched the EQ Bank Business Banking platform, including its innovative high-interest and no monthly fees Business Account specifically designed to support the unique needs of entrepreneurs, while continuing to lend with a focus on self-employed Canadians who often face barriers in achieving aspirations for homeownership
* Supporting Canadian seniors and near-retirees - Expanded access to reverse mortgages, giving this group a financial tool that offers greater flexibility and helps them remain in the communities that matter to them in retirement
* Embedding inclusion into the employee experience - Advanced Employee Resource Groups as drivers of connection, engagement, and representation, including The Black Collective, the Green Team, the Indigenous ERG, Newcomers to Canada, PROUD, and Women in Tech
* Expanding corporate citizenship - Contributed more than $1 million in donations and sponsorships that went to community partners including Madison Community Services, Fred Victor and the George Brown Foundation
About Equitable Bank
Equitable Bank has a clear mission to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich people's lives. As Canada's Challenger Bank(TM) and seventh largest bank by assets, it leverages technology to deliver exceptional personal and commercial banking experiences and services to over 800,000 customers and more than six million credit union members through its businesses. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB), a leading digital financial services company with $142 billion in combined assets under management and administration (as at January 31, 2026). Through its digital EQ Bank platform (eqbank.ca), its customers have named it one of the top banks in Canada on the Forbes World's Best Banks list since 2021.
Investor contact:
Lemar Persaud
VP and Head of IR
[email protected]
Media contact:
Maggie Hall
Director, PR & Communications
[email protected]
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