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TORONTO, ON

Job & Company Description

Peakhill Capital is a commercial real estate capital provider with mortgage investments across all real estate asset classes in Canada. Our equity platform, Peakhill Equity Partners, is an opportunistic equity platform focused on investments in ground up and value-add projects in Canada and the United States.

We are seeking a self-motivated, entrepreneurial and dynamic General Counsel/Chief Compliance Officer to join our executive team. This is a new, dual role. The GC/CCO will be responsible for overseeing and managing the compliance functions of the firm, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, and maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and monitoring of the Company’s compliance program to ensure compliance with all North American legal and regulatory, requirements Conduct regular compliance audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential issues.
• Review and approve investors’ KYC forms, Subscription Agreements, AML and suitability documents, and ensure reporting to demonstrate compliance is produceable.
• Supervise registered individuals, leading all aspects of registration and jurisdiction categories.
• Monitor registered individuals for KYC, KYP, and suitability compliance with clients.
• Preparation and filing of applicable regulatory forms and filings for the firm and its products.
• Participate in product reviews, monitor KYP obligations, and provide training.
• Assist in implementing and enhancing enterprise risk management frameworks, compliance risk management framework and operational risk management framework
• Oversee training needs and helps develop training for employees based on gaps identified through the compliance monitoring and testing.
• Provides advice and guidance to assigned business/group on implementation of solutions aligned to regulatory risk appetite based on an understanding of business operations and stakeholder needs.
• Consults on new products, services and automated systems to assist with incorporating compliance requirements into these initiatives.
• Builds effective professional relationships with business group, internal/external stakeholders and trust with regulators.
• Oversee the Company’s application and transition to becoming a registered Investment Fund Manager (IFM) and Portfolio Manager (PM).
• Assist with Corporate, Fund-level and deal-level work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a compliance role within the financial services industry, preferably investment management industry, with at least 2 years in a senior compliance position
• Strong knowledge of North American securities industry’s regulatory compliance practices, procedures and principles applicable to securities legislation and regulation
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field;
• Recognized compliance certificate or equivalent preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of Canadian securities laws, Detailed knowledge of consumer protection regulations and related marketing and advertising guidelines.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing effective compliance programs
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High level of integrity and ethical standards

Why Join Us?

Peakhill Capital is comprised of a team of dedicated and entrepreneurial individuals. We are committed to creating a work culture that thrives on unity – from company outings to innovative team-building challenges, we believe it is important to create opportunities for the team to work together. Peakhill is committed to ensuring values the well-being of all employees through the following means:

• Medical Benefits
• Dental Coverage
• Long-Term Disability
• Therapy/Counselling
• Health and Wellness Spending Account
• RRSP Employee Matching

MONTREAL, QC  |  CALGARY, AB

Job & Company Description

Peakhill Capital is a commercial real estate capital provider with mortgage investments across all real estate asset classes in Canada. Our equity platform (Peakhill Equity Partners) is an opportunistic equity platform focused on investments in ground up and value-add projects in Canada and the United States.

We are looking for a Senior Associate, CMHC Program, reporting to the Associate Director, CMHC. The candidate can be based in Montreal or Calgary.

Responsibilities

• Reviews all CMHC applications prior to submission to CMHC in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Manages tight Service Level Agreements to turn around applications at a high level of accuracy and completeness
• Responsible to ensure all Peakhill policies and procedures are aligned with CMHC’s requirements, including changes to the Lender’s Handbook and subsequent guidance as distributed by CMHC from time to time.
• Develops and facilitates strong ongoing relationship with CMHC’s multi-unit underwriting group, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction with application quality.
• Hire and manage CMHC team within Peakhill, owning process of CMHC applications from start to finish.
• Provides ongoing feedback to the origination and analyst teams on CMHC requirements as they change or as common themes are identified
• Leads the team for all audits relating to the CMHC program at Peakhill, leveraging credit team as necessary.
• Manages the performance of 3-5 direct reports

Education/Technical Experience

• University/College degree in Business Admin or related field is preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of finance/accounting/mortgage experience
• Knowledge of the Canadian Mortgage Industry
• Understanding of Mortgage-Backed Securities and CMHC requirements
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word/Access
• Expert knowledge of Excel
• Working knowledge of Internet and Email Applications (Outlook/Outlook Express)

Qualifications

• High attention to detail: Responsible for Quality control, ensuring accuracy
• Able to manage a high volume of work with low error rate
• Understands policies, ensures operations and procedures are aligned to CMHC
• Keeps current on CMHC guidance
• Bilingual (French) would be an asset

Why Join Us?

• Medical Benefits
• Dental Coverage
• Long-Term Disability
• Therapy/Counselling
• Health and Wellness Spending Account
• RRSP Employee Matching

TORONTO, ON

Job & Company Description

We are seeking a self-motivated Associate/Associate Vice President – Origination to join our dynamic and growing team on the debt side in Toronto. Peakhill Capital is a commercial real estate capital provider with mortgage investments across all real estate asset classes in Canada. Our equity platform (Peakhill Equity Partners) is an opportunistic equity platform focused on investments in ground up and value-add projects in Canada and the United States.

Responsibilities

• Conduct due diligence and investigation to develop an understanding of the borrower’s profile, analyze and interpret financial data, assess the value of the underlying asset, as well as underwrite and fund commercial mortgage transactions
• Prepare prequalification summaries, term sheets, credit presentations, commitment letters, buy sheets, gather and review conditions precedent and legal documents, and all such related matters to fund loans within tight deadlines
• Maintain ongoing interaction with clients, including performing site visits, and internal credit committee to ensure thorough underwriting and funding of the loan
• Staying current with market information and commercial mortgage market trends
• Build a network within the industry through meetings, events, and involvement in real estate trade organizations

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree, preferably with a focus in business or related field
• Minimum 2-5 years’ work experience in an underwriting role in Commercial Real Estate
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Thrives under pressure and enjoys contributing to team goals with ability to manage multiple tasks with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• Advanced level user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Passion for real estate, combined with an understanding of financial analysis

Why Join Us?

• Medical Benefits
• Dental Coverage
• Long-Term Disability
• Therapy/Counselling
• Health and Wellness Spending Account
• RRSP Employee Matching

MONTREAL, QC  |  CALGARY, AB

Job & Company Description

Peakhill Capital is a real estate asset manager investing in debt, equity, and public securities on behalf of its own account, LP, and institutional investors. Peakhill Capital is a commercial real estate capital provider with mortgage investments across all real estate asset classes in Canada and an AUM over 5 billion and growing! Peakhill’s equity platform, Peakhill Equity Partners is an opportunistic equity platform focused on investments in ground up and value-add projects in Canada and the United States.

Seeking an Associate Director, Credit Risk to support the credit risk and underwriting functions. Reporting to the Director, the ideal candidate would be well versed in complex deal structuring, annual review oversight as well as financial auditing and investor relations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of 4-6 analyst underwriters, providing performance feedback, mentoring, and skill development
• Contribute to the organization’s strategic direction by developing and implementing Risk
• Management strategies, policies, and procedures
• Review commitment letters, credit presentations, and funding checklists for accuracy and compliance
• Participate in credit committee discussions to ensure effective risk identification and mitigation
• Ensure policies and procedures align with CMHC requirements and updates, including changes to the Lender’s Handbook
• Provide feedback to Origination and Analyst teams on evolving credit requirements and common themes
• Conduct due diligence on complex loan applications, analyzing borrower profiles, financial data, and asset value
• Interact with clients and perform site visits to support thorough underwriting and funding processes
• Ability to manage high volume of deal flow with low error rate
• Stay informed about market trends and commercial mortgage developments
• Network within the industry through meetings, events, and involvement in real estate organizations

Qualifications

• University Degree in Business Administration or related field preferred
• 4+ years of experience in mortgages, specifically in commercial underwriting
• CMHC insured lending experience preferred
• High attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Capable of working autonomously with minimal supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Understands policies, ensures operations and procedures are aligned to internal investors and CMHC processes and policies
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and leadership skills
• Demonstrated success in achieving results through innovation and critical thinking

Why Join Us?

MONTREAL, QC 

Job & Company Description

Peakhill Capital is a real estate asset manager investing in debt, equity, and public securities on behalf of its own account, LP, and institutional investors. Peakhill Capital is a commercial real estate capital provider with mortgage investments across all real estate asset classes in Canada. Peakhill’s equity platform, Peakhill Equity Partners is an opportunistic equity platform focused on investments in ground up and value-add projects in Canada and the United States.

Seeking an experienced commercial real estate loan originator to originate $100-200M annually throughout Canada. Experience with CMHC, multi-family, industrial, retail and office properties are required. Looking for a credit background along with existing or ability to establish new developer clients. Peakhill provides bridge, construction and long term financing focused on loans $5-50M throughout Canada. Must be a licensed mortgage agent in Quebec or real estate agent.

Success in this role requires:

• Achieving sales results through providing advice and solutions to clients
• Proactively seeking business opportunities and new customers through relationship building
• Performing due diligence on all underwriting-related documentation
• Being a driven, self-starter, problem-solver, and organized great communicator.
• 1-3 years of experience as an Originator and a Mortgage Agent License.

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Lending: 2 years (Preferred)
• Real estate: 2 years (Required)

TORONTO, ON

Job & Company Description

We are seeking a self-motivated, receptionist to join our dynamic and growing team on the origination team for Peakhill’s debt platform. Peakhill Capital is a commercial real estate capital provider with mortgage investments across all real estate asset classes in Canada. Our equity platform (Peakhill Equity Partners) is an opportunistic equity platform focused on investments in ground up and value-add projects in Canada and the United States.

As a Receptionist at Peakhill Capital, you will play a crucial role in creating a welcoming and professional environment for our clients and visitors. Your primary responsibilities will include managing the front desk, handling incoming calls, and providing administrative support to various departments. You will be an essential part of our team, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and delivering exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and welcome clients, visitors, and staff in a friendly and professional manner
• Manage the front desk by answering and directing phone calls, taking messages, and handling inquiries
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments, and conference room bookings
• Assist with administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and maintaining office supplies.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries.
• Maintain a clean and organized office
• Assist with special projects and tasks as needed by the management team

Qualifications:

• College diploma or higher educational qualification is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Friendly and approachable personality with a strong customer service orientation

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• The chance to be part of a growing company with a strong reputation in the industry

CALGARY, AB

Job & Company Description

We are seeking a self-motivated Commercial Real Estate Analyst to join our dynamic and growing team in Calgary. Peakhill Capital is a commercial real estate capital provider with mortgage investments across all real estate asset classes in Canada. Our equity platform (Peakhill Equity Partners) is an opportunistic equity platform focused on investments in ground up and value-add projects in Canada and the United States.

Responsibilities

• Brand new role working in the Funding department
• Assisting and supporting various personnel by completing initial funding file set up, instructing external consultants, and processing loan advances.
• Collect, review, and verify loan documentation and funding information from various stakeholders and third parties.
• Ensure all pre-funding requirement are met in time for the established funding date and all documentation corresponds to the terms of the commitment and in compliance with established regulatory and company guidelines and policies.
• Deliver services as contracted and protect confidentiality of loan information.
• Coordinate with accounting department for the release of mortgage funds on a timely basis.
• Ensure loan are set up accurately onto mortgage system, review all advances balance and the reconcile any discrepancies.
• Coordinate closely with the Origination and Underwriting department.

Education/Technical Experience

• Will take a new grad, but ideally have some work experience in Commercial Real Estate.
• Ideally have working knowledge of conventional, commercial and CMHC loans for retail, industrial and multi-family real estate and other forms of commercial real estate.
• Previous legal background is considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree, preferably with a focus in a related field.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Working knowledge of commercial mortgage documentation.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and requires attention to detail.
• Familiarity with AML and Compliance practice.
• Self-driven, motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Team player with the ability to perform extra duties as assigned.
• Business mindset and experience in a professional office environment.
• Fluent in French an asset

Why Join Us?

• Medical Benefits
• Dental Coverage
• Long-Term Disability
• Therapy/Counselling
• Health and Wellness Spending Account
• RRSP Employee Matching

TORONTO, ON  |  MONTREAL, QC  |  CALGARY, AB

Job & Company Description

Peakhill Capital is a commercial real estate capital provider with mortgage investments across all real estate asset classes in Canada. Our equity platform, Peakhill Equity Partners, is an opportunistic equity platform focused on investments in ground up and value-add projects in Canada and the United States.

We are seeking a self-motivated, entrepreneurial individual, reporting to the Director of Finance, to assist with the corporate accounting and reporting for Peakhill’s commercial lending and private equity businesses, limited partnerships, and special purpose entities. The role can be based in Peakhill’s Toronto, Montreal or Calgary offices, and it is a full time in-office position.

Responsibilities

• Record banking and credit card transactions in QuickBooks
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations
• Prepare monthly journal entries relating to depreciation/amortization accruals and intercompany transactions
• Prepare monthly accounts payable and receivable reconciliations for various entities, with a focus on clearing aged items
• Assist in limited partnership investor database maintenance and recordkeeping
• Assist in preparing quarterly reporting to banks and investors
• Assist in compiling information for tax filings
• Assist in researching and compiling information requested by external auditors
• Continuously improve and develop new finance processes and schedules
• Building a network within the industry through events and involvement in real estate or finance trade organizations.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in accounting, business, finance, or another related field
• Knowledge of finance, accounting and business concepts
• Highly proficient with MS applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook, and QuickBooks or comparable accounting software
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Thrives under pressure and enjoys contributing to team goals with ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to prioritize tasks and be flexible in response to changing priorities and needs
• High integrity and strong work ethic.

Why Join Us?

• Medical Benefits
• Dental Coverage
• Long-Term Disability
• Therapy/Counselling
• Health and Wellness Spending Account
• RRSP Employee Matching

TORONTO, ON

Job & Company Description

We are in search of a self-motivated, entry-level Analyst to join our dynamic and expanding team, focusing on the debt side. Peakhill Capital serves as a commercial real estate capital provider, offering mortgage investments across all real estate asset classes in Canada. Our equity arm, Peakhill Equity Partners, operates as an opportunistic equity platform, specializing in ground-up and value-add projects across Canada and the United States.

Peakhill Capital is a real estate asset manager investing in debt, equity, and public securities on behalf of its own account, LP, and institutional investors. Peakhill Capital is a commercial real estate capital provider with mortgage investments across all real estate asset classes in Canada. Peakhill’s equity platform, Peakhill Equity Partners is an opportunistic equity platform focused on investments in ground up and value-add projects in Canada and the United States.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the servicing group inbox daily and ensure timely responses to all emails.
• Generate statements for borrowers, including Welcome Letters and Amortization schedules.
• Maintain accurate records by updating the system with any loan-related changes.
• Collaborate with team members on various ad hoc projects and investor reporting.
• Participate in testing new reporting enhancements for investors.
• Monitor returned payments and engage with borrowers as necessary.
• Provide customer service support, addressing inquiries from borrowers and guiding them through compliance reporting.
• Assist with discharge documents.
• Conduct thorough checks on all newly funded loans to ensure completion of all necessary sections.

Education/Technical Experience 

• University/College degree in Business/Accounting or related field preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in finance/accounting/mortgage industry.
• Knowledge of the Canadian Mortgage Industry is advantageous.
• Understanding of Mortgage-Backed Securities is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Access.
• Expertise in Excel.
• Familiarity with Internet and Email Applications (Outlook/Outlook Express).
• Computer programming knowledge is beneficial.

Personal Requirements 

• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability, able to multitask under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong problem identification and resolution skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive mindset.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented, with strong reconciliation and analytical abilities.

Why Join Us?

• Medical Benefits
• Dental Coverage
• Long-Term Disability
• Therapy/Counselling
• Health and Wellness Spending Account
• RRSP Employee Matching

TORONTO, ON  |  MONTREAL, QC

Job & Company Description

We are seeking a self-motivated, Tax Analyst to join our dynamic and growing team on the debt side. Peakhill Capital is a commercial real estate capital provider with mortgage investments across all real estate asset classes in Canada. Our equity platform (Peakhill Equity Partners) is an opportunistic equity platform focused on investments in ground up and value-add projects in Canada and the United States.

Responsibilities

• Reconciling Tax Trust accounts and ensuring reports provided to investors/borrowers are accurate, timely, and in accordance with our internal standards and investor guidelines
• Assisting our funding group with the initial process of lender paid taxes
• Updating our system to accurately reflect and pull payments
• Recording interest with applicable municipalities and remitting payments in a timely manner.
• Provide support to the team with updates on Property & Utilities Status
• Assist in retrieving investor reports and bank statements as required for audit procedures
• Work with internal and external stakeholders (Funding, investors, CMHC, Computershare) to provide various reporting, answer inquiries, and requesting info/updates as required while meeting strict deadlines
• Work with relevant team members in the systems development activities to ensure the financial, management and regulatory requirements are addressed
• Monitoring of Loan requirements throughout the loan. This includes maintaining records of up-to-date payments
• Testing new processes, procedures and software’s.
• Other ad-hoc monthly reporting for internal management as required

Education/Technical Experience

• University/College degree in Business/Accounting or related field is preferred
• Minimum of 1-2 years of finance/accounting/mortgage experience
• Knowledge of the Canadian Mortgage Industry considered an asset
• Understanding of Mortgage-Backed Securities is an asset
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word/Access
• Expert knowledge of Excel
• Working knowledge of Internet and Email Applications (Outlook/Outlook Express)
• Computer Programming knowledge is an asset

Personal Requirements

• Excellent communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable / able to multi-task under pressure
• Proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
• Self-Motivated / proactive mindset
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent organizational skills
• Detail oriented, strong reconciliation and analytical skills
• Sense of humour

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The chance to be part of a growing company with a strong reputation in the industry