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Alane Brown

Calgary,AB

Summary

Detail-oriented lending and risk professional with 5+ years in financial services, specializing in credit analysis, risk management, and policy improvement across consumer & commercial lending, credit adjudication, and risk management. Demonstrated expertise in credit analysis, due diligence, policy enhancement, and cross-functional collaboration. Recognized for delivering objective credit assessments, process improvements, and actionable recommendations that strengthen portfolio quality and support business growth.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Financial advisor (Member Contact Centre)

Servus Credit Union
Calgary, AB
05.2024 - Current
  • Conducted detailed credit application reviews for Mortgages, Mastercard products and various lending solutions, ensuring all applications adhered to internal credit risk policies and regulatory standards for both Commercial and personal lending.
  • Gathered, verified, and evaluated financial documentation from clients, such as pay stubs, bank statements, and tax records, to assess creditworthiness and confirm eligibility for loans, credit lines, and mortgages.
  • Applied rigorous due diligence and credit analysis principles while assessing the risk profile of each applicant, monitoring risk trends, and delivering actionable insights to support continual process improvement. Making objective recommendations for approval or declination in line with the organizational risk appetite.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional business units (including product, compliance, and analytics) to proactively enhance credit policy guidelines and lending procedures.
  • Managed a high volume of applications and enquiries, demonstrating strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks without compromising thoroughness or accuracy.

Lending Specialist

Fairstone Bank
Calgary, Alberta
02.2022 - 05.2024

• Conducted comprehensive credit analyses to ensure prudent, policy-aligned lending decisions for consumer loan applications.

• Reviewed and funded personal, secured loans and second mortgages (fully secured loans), ensuring compliance with credit policies and risk appetite guidelines.

• Applied sound due diligence and risk principles, confirming credit decisions met the organization’s risk appetite and compliance standards.

• Evaluated employees’ credit judgment abilities through direct observation and review, providing specific feedback and action items.

• Maintained organized, detailed records for all loans and review activities to support accountability and facilitate audits.

Customer Service & Lending Specialist

Money Mart Financial Services
Calgary, Alberta
11.2021 - 02.2022

• Reviewed, verified, and processed installment loan and payday loan applications, ensuring each met policy and regulatory requirements before approval and funding.

• Conducted thorough credit and risk assessments for all submitted loan documentation, analyzing applicant financial information to confirm eligibility and assess risk exposure.

• Regularly audited, approved, and funded loans for quality control and compliance with organizational lending standards.

• Coordinated and facilitated the funding of approved loans, ensuring timely disbursement to clients and maintaining accurate transaction records for both installment and payday products.

• Utilized fraud detection tools and KYC/AML policy checks throughout the loan review process to identify potential red flags and mitigate financial risk.

Sales Associate

Anthony Jewellers
Calgary, AB
08.2018 - 12.2024

• Regularly completed and reviewed financing applications for customers purchasing jewelry, ensuring comprehensive collection and verification of client financial information to support sound credit decisions.

• Assessed the quality and completeness of credit applications, identifying missing information or red flags and proactively addressing these issues to improve approval rates while maintaining strong risk controls.

• Worked collaboratively with management and external financing partners to ensure all lending processes followed internal credit risk guidelines and supported overall business priorities.

• Balanced multiple priorities efficiently during peak sales periods, maintaining a focus on both exceptional customer service and rigorous attention to regulatory and policy requirements.

Education

Diploma - Business Administration (Accounting)

Bow Valley College
Calgary, AB
09.2017 - 06.2020

Skills

Credit Analysis & Risk Assessment

Due Diligence & Policy Compliance

Credit Decision Assessment & Reporting

Employee Coaching & Skill Development

Policy Guidelines Improvement

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Analytical Problem-Solving

Detailed Record-Keeping

Certification

  • Commissioner of Oath
  • Working towards PFSA

Timeline

Financial advisor (Member Contact Centre)

Servus Credit Union
05.2024 - Current

Lending Specialist

Fairstone Bank
02.2022 - 05.2024

Customer Service & Lending Specialist

Money Mart Financial Services
11.2021 - 02.2022

Sales Associate

Anthony Jewellers
08.2018 - 12.2024

Diploma - Business Administration (Accounting)

Bow Valley College
09.2017 - 06.2020
Alane Brown