Manager, Ag Production Underwriting

FCC / FAC•Regina, SK

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

As Manager, Ag Production Underwriting – Alliances, you’ll lead a national underwriting team that supports FCC’s Alliances portfolio across Canada. Your team enables complex, commercial lending that supports agricultural producers, agribusinesses and the strategic partners who serve them. This role is about developing people, strengthening credit quality and shaping how we underwrite Alliances lending – not just today, but into the future. You’ll build an environment grounded in trust, autonomy and collaboration, where underwriters are confident, capable and supported to do their best work. Working closely with Alliances sales teams and Credit Risk, you’ll act as a trusted connector – bringing clarity, perspective and leadership to complex files, evolving programs and continuous improvement efforts. If you’re energized by coaching others, thinking strategically, removing barriers and influencing how work gets done – while staying grounded in strong credit principles – this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful national impact.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree and at least five years of experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
A solid understanding of agricultural lending, financial analysis and credit risk principles
Experience leading, coaching or providing meaningful feedback to others either informally or formally
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, constructive guidance.
A collaborative mindset and the ability to build trust across teams and functions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in agricultural production, agribusiness, commercial or corporate lending
Experience underwriting complex or large‑exposure credit files
Exposure to Alliances, partnerships or program‑based lending models
Experience contributing to process improvement, change initiatives or capability development
Familiarity with credit adjudication processes, risk mitigation strategies and lending policy frameworks
Experience with credit systems, underwriting tools or financial analysis platforms
Professional designations (for example, CFA, CPA) are an asset but not required

Responsibilities

Lead and develop people: Lead, coach and support a national team of underwriters serving Alliances lending customers and programs across Canada.
Foster a high‑trust, collaborative environment where team members take ownership and continue to build confidence and capability.
Support the growth of both experienced underwriters and emerging or informal leaders.
Strengthen credit quality: Provide guidance, coaching and quality oversight on underwriting narratives for complex commercial files.
Promote consistent, well‑structured and risk‑aware underwriting practices.
Champion FCC’s credit culture, lending policies and underwriting best practices.
Partner and influence: Act as a key liaison between Alliances, Credit Risk and other internal partners to ensure alignment and effective collaboration.
Support Alliances programs including crop input financing, equipment dealerships (including inventory and wholesale financing), and livestock programs.
Strategize and improve how work gets done: Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency and effectiveness across underwriting processes.
Influence how underwriting is approached within Alliances lending through tools, workflows and program design.
Remove inefficiencies so the team can focus on high‑value, meaningful work.