Senior Commercial Funding Administrator

Peoples Group•Toronto, ON

3h•CA$70,000 - CA$80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Funder is responsible for leading complex commercial mortgage funding and closing activities across a diverse portfolio, including construction CMHC-insured, and multi-entity transactions. Acting as a senior subject matter expert, the role ensures accurate and timely funding execution, compliance with credit, legal, and operational requirements, and security monitoring, and risk mitigation activities. The Senior Funder also supports projects and report monitoring, contributes to process improvements and operational initiatives, and provides guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in commercial mortgage funding
Post-secondary education in finance, business, accounting, or a related field
Strong understanding of commercial loan documentation and security structures
Knowledge of lending regulations, PPSA registrations, and commercial credit processes
Excellent attention to detail and organization skills
Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to manage multiple transactions in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working with legal documentation and external counsel, construction draws.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (French/English) is an asset
Experience funding complex commercial transactions and syndicated deals is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute the most complex or high-risk commercial mortgage transactions (e.g., construction, letters of credit, multi-entity structures, syndicate, time-sensitive closings), ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with credit, legal, and operational requirements.
Support funding activities across all commercial loan types, stepping in on escalated files or peak volume periods to ensure continuity of delivery and adherence to service standards.
Perform in-depth reviews of loan setup, documentation, and understanding of entity structures, applying advanced judgement to ensure alignment with credit intent and identifying discrepancies or risks.
Manage complex financial disbursements (cost-to-complete, tax holdbacks, interest adjustments) and system entries, ensuring accuracy and resolving system-related issues.
Support ongoing compliance activities including AML Awareness, monthly monitoring of security follow-up items, and management of PPSA renewals.
Identify, assess, and escalate risks ensuring continued enforceability and audit readiness.
Contribute to or lead special initiatives, including process enhancements, workflow optimization to improve efficiency, and controls.
Provide day-to-day guidance to junior funders, assist with onboarding and training, act as a subject matter resource to promote consistency in execution across the team.