Bridgewater Bank
Michael Claeren is an experienced professional in commercial strategy and operations, currently serving as the Director of Strategy & Innovation at Bridgewater Bank since June 2023. Michael's role centers on developing long-term strategic principles to enhance operations in the Alternative Mortgage sector and bridging connections with the parent company, AMA. Prior to this, Michael provided consulting services on commercial strategy for various aviation and travel projects, and held senior leadership roles at Canadian North and Central Mountain Air, overseeing substantial revenue management and commercial airline strategies. With a foundational career at WestJet that included leadership across various financial and operational functions, Michael has developed expertise in revenue optimization, strategic planning, and stakeholder management. Michael holds an MBA specializing in Finance from the Haskayne School of Business and has completed an Executive Education Program in Operational Performance from the Schulich School of Business.
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Bridgewater Bank
Bridgewater Bank is a Canadian Schedule l chartered bank based in Calgary, Alberta. We specialize in competitive residential mortgages and deposit products through a select network of brokers and proudly serve customers across Canada. We currently have a portfolio of over $2.4 billion representing over 34,000 accounts. Bridgewater Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Alberta Motor Association (AMA), the largest membership service organization in Alberta. The bank was established in 1997 and became a federally regulated financial institution in 2006. Bridgewater Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We offer ongoing professional development and recognize the value of individual contributions. Our employees bring a diversity of experience from the financial services, accounting, marketing, human resources and information technology industries. Please visit our careers page to learn more about us and to explore our great employment opportunities at https://bridgewaterbank.ca/careers.