Chris Lima
Ottawa
Summary
With over 25 years of experience in banking, construction finance, and leadership, having cultivated a distinguished track record in financial planning, negotiation, and risk management for large-scale construction projects. Providing in-depth understanding of construction processes, budgeting, and financial reporting enables achievement of optimal financial outcomes for construction firms, developers, and clients alike.
As a passionate and dynamic leader with a detail oriented, results-oriented approach, I am actively seeking senior-level finance opportunities within the construction finance industry. Eagerly looking to leverage my expertise to drive organizational growth and success.
Areas of expertise encompass land acquisition, land development, and subdivision housing, as well as the construction of high-rise and low-rise condominiums, apartments, senior and student housing, and commercial and industrial projects. Bringing extensive experience in term and bridge financing, CHMC-insured products, and repositioning loans.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Vice President
Laurentian Bank of Canada
11.2021 - 11.2024
- Passionate Leader with a team first approach. Led a talented team of 10 individuals, excelling in both sales and administrative roles. Consistently achieved the Highest Employee Engagement rating in the country.
- Relationship Builder , acted as the face of the bank in the region expertly structuring and negotiating new opportunities while cultivating strong relationships with clients and partners. Oversaw financial management for numerous high-value commercial and residential projects, ensuring strict adherence to budgets, timelines, and profitability targets. This experience includes expertise in multi-financial institution syndication and Brokerages
- Risk Manager responsible for a portfolio exceeding $1.5 billion of construction project loans, comprised of apartment, condominium, subdivisions, and repositioning assets. Regional coverage from Toronto to Montreal, including the Outaouais, Seaway, and Northern Ontario
- Consistently exceeding annual targets and achieved 'Exceeds Expectations' performance rating in each year in this role
Senior Manager - Business Development
Laurentian Bank of Canada
05.2016 - 11.2021
- Real Estate financing specialist & deal team lead for construction projects in the National Capital Region
- Development of new product offerings which directly expands market share and significant increase of client base.
- Achieved LBC $100M Club in 2017, 2018, 2019, & 2021
Director, Corporate Finance, Real Estate Finance
BMO Bank Of Montreal
11.2009 - 05.2016
- Real Estate financing specialist & deal team lead for construction projects in the National Capital Region.
- Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
Various Retail Positions Within the Organizations
BMO Financial Group
01.1999 - 11.2009
- Started as a teller at age 17 and worked in various roles, gaining valuable knowledge and insight from many departments within Retail, Investment, and Commercial Banking.
Education
Executive MBA -
McGill University
12.2018
Skills
- Leadership
- Approachable
- Detail oriented
- Business Development
- Relationship Building
- Risk Management
- Empathetic
- Action oriented
- Building teams
- Self Motivated
- Resolving
- Multiple CRM's
- Energetic
- Mentor
- Communication
- Efficient
- MS Office
- Budgeting
Web
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisjlima/
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
Hobbies
- Figo, my PWD
- World Travel
- Renovation
- Cycling
Timeline
Regional Vice President
Laurentian Bank of Canada
11.2021 - 11.2024
Senior Manager - Business Development
Laurentian Bank of Canada
05.2016 - 11.2021
Director, Corporate Finance, Real Estate Finance
BMO Bank Of Montreal
11.2009 - 05.2016
Various Retail Positions Within the Organizations
BMO Financial Group
01.1999 - 11.2009
Executive MBA -
McGill University
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