Director, Commercial Automotive Financing

Opal Corporate Connections • Windsor, ON

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Our client, a leading Canadian financial institution, is seeking a Director, Automotive Industry Financing to join its Commercial Banking team in Windsor, Ontario. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned commercial banking professional to lead business development efforts within the automotive manufacturing sector, supporting Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, tooling and fabrication companies, and industrial manufacturers across Ontario. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to business owners and executive teams, providing strategic financing solutions while building and managing a specialized commercial lending portfolio.

Requirements

• University degree in Business, Finance, Commerce, Economics, or a related field.
• Significant experience in Commercial Banking, Corporate Banking, Equipment Finance, or Commercial Lending.
• Proven success managing and growing complex commercial portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of credit underwriting, financial analysis, and risk assessment.
• Experience working with automotive manufacturers, suppliers, industrial companies, or related sectors is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop new business and cultivate long-term client relationships.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to influence senior decision-makers and act as a trusted business advisor.
• Sound business judgment and a strategic mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with automotive manufacturers, suppliers, industrial companies, or related sectors is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of commercial clients within the automotive manufacturing sector.
• Identify, originate, and structure complex financing solutions tailored to client needs.
• Build relationships with business owners, executives, industry associations, and referral sources to generate new business opportunities.
• Analyze financial statements, industry trends, and market conditions to assess risk and identify growth opportunities.
• Structure and negotiate credit facilities including operating lines, revolving credit facilities, term loans, acquisition financing, and equipment financing.
• Provide strategic advice related to capital structure, business expansion, ownership transitions, succession planning, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Collaborate with internal credit, risk, legal, and operations teams to deliver exceptional client service.
• Monitor portfolio performance and ensure adherence to established credit and risk management standards.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the automotive industry and its evolving economic landscape.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with one of Canada's leading financial institutions.
• Competitive compensation package, including performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits beginning on day one.
• Pension program.
• Four weeks of vacation.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and client-focused culture.
• Ability to make a meaningful impact within a strategically important industry sector.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director