Mark Appleton, CFA

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location of Mark Appleton, CFACalgary, Alberta, Canada
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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Senior Vice President, Credit

  • Education

    • Cfa institute

      1999 - 2002
      Chartered financial analyst
    • The canadian securities institute

      1996 - 1996
      Conduct and practices handbook
    • The canadian securities institute

      1995 - 1995
      Canadian securities course
    • Wilfrid laurier university

      1993 - 1997
      Honours bachelor of business administration finance
  • Experience

    • Td bank group

      Sept 1997 - May 2003

      Analyzed, structured, negotiated, and monitored credit arrangements for a large loan portfolio of mid-market commercial and emerging corporate accounts (both public and private companies). Managed and developed relationships with mid-market commercial accounts. Structured and negotiated creative and competitive solutions to meet credit needs of new and existing clients. Analyzed, structured, negotiated, and monitored credit arrangements for a portfolio of mid-market commercial accounts.

      • Senior Analyst, Commercial Banking

        Jun 2000 - May 2003
      • Relationship Manager, Commercial Banking

        Sept 1999 - Jun 2000
      • Analyst, Commercial Banking

        Sept 1997 - Sept 1999
    • Rbc

      Jun 2003 - Feb 2022

      Sourced, executed, and managed junior capital transactions, including structured cash flow term loans, subordinated debt, mezzanine finance, and associated minority equity investments for Canadian and US companies in a wide range of industries. Supported businesses through transformational events, including growth capital, acquisitions, financial sponsor buyouts, shareholder buyouts, management buyouts, refinancing of existing facilities, senior debt relief, equity withdrawals, and dividend recapitalizations. Show less Led transactional support teams in the realization of the lending objectives of Business Financial Services (Small Business and Commercial). Through the Small Business Credit Coaches and the Commercial Financial Advisory Services teams, assisted in the structuring and delivery of business credit. In support of sales leaders in the regions, supported competitive/creative/customized credit structuring, and managed the Commitments Committee, Single Name Limit Review process, Capital Partners Investment Committee, Pre-Profit Transaction Approval Committee, and management/leveraged buyout transactions. Show less

      • Managing Director, RBC Capital Partners

        Aug 2021 - Feb 2022
      • Vice President, Commercial Credit

        Feb 2016 - Aug 2021
      • Senior Director, Business Credit Process Transformation

        Jan 2014 - Jan 2016
      • Senior Director, Credit Policy & Process

        Apr 2012 - Jan 2014
      • Vice President, Commercial Mortgages - Ontario

        Jan 2010 - Mar 2012
      • Director, Group Risk Management - Specialized Financing Products

        Jun 2006 - Jan 2010
      • Senior Manager, Group Risk Management - Commercial Markets

        Jun 2003 - Jun 2006
    • Atb financial

      Feb 2022 - now
      Senior vice president, credit

      Responsible for all components of credit risk management of ATB Financial, inclusive of the corporate, business, retail, and wealth portfolios. Responsible for the second line of defense of all credit functions. Oversee the development of all credit policies, practices, and processes, ensuring they are competitive, current, effective, and customer centric while operating within all regulatory requirements, the risk appetite of ATB, and the best practices of the industry. Lead the composition and quality of the loan portfolio, continuously reviewing the performance of the portfolio, and initiating action to resolve current and future risks. Look for opportunities for increased growth or value creation for clients. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Not for profit governance essentials program

      The institute of corporate directors / university of toronto's rotman school of management
      Jun 2014
    • Chartered financial analyst

      Cfa institute
      Jun 2002
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Mark Appleton, CFA
      Innovation Award Career Edge Organization Jun 2014 Recognized for the innovative and insprational solution that is the RBC Career Bridge Associate Host Program -- providing RBC Business Clients with a low-risk cost-effective recruitment option, while connecting newcomers with roles that are commensurate with their level of skills and global experience. (https://youtu.be/fhJtwO_1tvI)
    • Awarded to Mark Appleton, CFA
      RBC Performance Convention Finalist RBC Oct 2009
  • Volunteer Experience

    • RBC Lead

      Issued by RBC Career Bridge Associate Host Program on Sept 2011
      RBC Career Bridge Associate Host ProgramAssociated with Mark Appleton, CFA
    • Board Member

      Issued by Career Edge Organization on Dec 2013
      Career Edge OrganizationAssociated with Mark Appleton, CFA
    • Council Member

      Issued by RBC Canadian Banking Diversity Leadership Council on Sept 2011
      RBC Canadian Banking Diversity Leadership CouncilAssociated with Mark Appleton, CFA
    • Committee Member

      Issued by Non-Publicly Accountable Enterprises Advisory Committee, Canadian Accounting Standards Board on Jun 2008
      Non-Publicly Accountable Enterprises Advisory Committee, Canadian Accounting Standards BoardAssociated with Mark Appleton, CFA