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James Ayoub

James is a member of:
Team Kadoch

Senior Analyst, Commercial Financing

James.Ayoub@firstnational.ca

514.499.8905

Empathetic. Attentive. Thorough.

“I add value by putting myself in my clients’ shoes and delivering the type of service and structuring that I would want.”

James recently joined the First National team in his role as Analyst. He previously worked in real estate underwriting for an investment manager in London, England. In delivering service to his clients, James bases it on the type of experience that he would expect himself. That empathetic approach motivates him to work diligently to help clients achieve their goals. James pays attention to all of the details to ensure thorough analysis. He also relies on his organizational skills and strong memory to manage the intricacies of each deal.

When he’s not adding value for First National borrowers, James plays soccer, works out, heads north to his cottage and plays cards.