About the Role
The Sub-Prime Finance Manager specializes in securing financing for customers with non-prime and sub-prime credit profiles while delivering a transparent, compliant, and customer-centric experience. This role partners with the Sales team to structure deals, builds relationships with lenders, and presents tailored protection products.
Responsibilities
- Analyze credit applications and bureaus to structure deals meeting lender guidelines.
- Maintain and grow relationships with sub-prime lenders and OEM finance partners.
- Prepare accurate deal jackets and ensure all stipulations are satisfied to accelerate funding.
- Transparently present and sell protection products aligned to customer needs.
- Uphold dealership, OEM, and regulatory compliance standards.
- Provide clear explanations of finance terms and credit-rebuilding guidance to customers.
- Collaborate with Sales, Management, and Accounting to ensure clean deal flow.
- Track KPIs and implement action plans to improve performance results.
- Manage special-finance leads and maintain CRM documentation.
- Standardize processes and coach Sales staff on credit-profile discovery.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to fraud or high-risk structures.
- Mentor Sales Consultants on special-finance workflows.
Requirements
- Proven success in automotive F&I with a focus on non-prime/sub-prime lending (2+ years).
- Strong understanding of lender programs, credit tiers, and backend product allowances.
- Excellent credit analysis, deal-desk, and negotiation skills.
- High standards of ethics and compliance knowledge.
- Exceptional communication skills with an empathetic approach.
- Proficiency with DMS/CRM systems, lender portals, and office software.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- High school diploma.
- Licensing/registration for selling credit/insurance products as required by local or provincial regulations.
Skills
- Credit analysis
- Deal structuring
- Lender relationship management
- Compliance and regulatory knowledge
- Negotiation
- DMS/CRM proficiency
- Financial documentation
- Customer service
Location
- Etobicoke, Ontario
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2+ years of automotive F&I experience
Education Level
- High school diploma
- Post-secondary education in business, finance, or related field is an asset
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Dental & extended health coverage
- Company pension
- Paid time off
- Life & disability insurance
- Employee & family assistance programs
- Vehicle purchase & service discounts
- Paid professional development
- Company-wide appreciation events
About the Company
- Family-owned and operated automotive group.
- Part of the Kaizen Automotive Group.
- Embraces Kaizen (continuous improvement) as a core culture.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace.
- Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
- Committed to providing accommodations in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
