Philosophy and values

A business approach that relies on expertise, discipline and market knowledge

We leverage our real estate expertise to reach our objectives, relying on, among other things, portfolio diversification based on several categories:

• Type of credit instrument
• Property category
• Geography
• Transaction structure

We favour durable relationships with borrowers and investors, based on criteria such as:

• Reliability
• Speed of execution
• Flexibility (customization)

Values that reflect our identity and form the basis of our management philosophy

We are convinced that a strong corporate culture founded on a sound management philosophy will provide us with a definite competitive advantage as we face our upcoming challenges. Our organizational model not only fosters expertise, cooperation, accountability and performance, but it also provides our employees with a stimulating work environment and professional development possibilities. At the core of our corporate culture and our management philosophy are Otéra’s values. They are the reflection of our identity and the genetic code of our personality:

• Openness
  We are always open to suggestions, and we favour a big-picture approach in order to encourage pertinent, effective and innovative solutions. Genuine openness commands honesty and integrity, and promotes teamwork.


• Pursuit of excellence
  Our objective is to exceed our clients’ and shareholders’ expectations without losing sight of performance quality and effectiveness. We make sure that our practices are the best in the industry and we have resolved to be recognized as a trustworthy partner.


• Teamwork
  Teamwork is of vital importance for Otéra. Trust and respect characterize the relations we have with others. Our watchword: The whole is larger than the sum of its parts.


• Commitment
  We are results-driven, yet we pay close attention to the satisfaction of our clients, partners and shareholders without neglecting our responsibilities.