Bilingual Senior Analyst, Financial Solutions

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. We have flexibility, in how, when, and where we work, within the boundaries of the business needs and the nature of your role. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a contract employee:

• Accrued vacation.
• Annual individual performance bonus.
• Group insurance coverage to support your well-being from day one.
• Support torwards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

About the role
Join the Housing program Team, where our partners view CMHC as the catalyst for solving housing affordability challenges. As a Bilingual Senior Analyst, Financial Solutions, you will be responsible for reviewing, underwriting, and recommending approval of applications for financing under the National Housing Strategy (NHS) and existing CMHC programs.

This is a temporary position until December 31st, 2025.

What you’ll do:

• Review, underwrite and recommend applications for contribution and/or loan approval and leverage the various programs offered by CMHC to find the most suitable solution.
• Review, underwrite and assess affordable, multi-unit housing applications for new construction and repairs.
• Manage risk by exercising prudence and due diligence while reviewing, assessing, and approving applications.
• Maintain quality relationships with clients to understand their needs and objectives and explore opportunities.
• Provide effective and efficient delivery of the National Housing Strategy (NHS) and existing CMHC programs.
• Work in partnership with internal and external stakeholders by offering support, communicating key decisions, interpreting policies and responding to inquiries related to programs.

What you should have:

• An Undergraduate degree in a relevant field such as Business, Finance, and/or Commerce.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in credit/financial analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Bilingualism (English and French).

It would be great if you also had:

• Knowledge of construction financing, multi-unit underwriting, and credit risk analysis.
• Experience in building reports and/or in using statistical analysis software such as MS Excel or Power BI.

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion

What happens after you apply 

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process. If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!