Associate vice-president, agri-food

National Bank; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and family assistance program

Preferential banking services

Involvement in community initiatives

Telemedicine service

Virtual sleep clinic

Job summary

National Bank is seeking an Associate Vice President for the Agribusiness and Agri-Food team to lead national growth, develop a high-performing team, and drive innovative financing solutions across Canada’s agribusiness sector.

You’ll shape strategy, build market opportunities, and advocate solid risk management while engaging with senior leadership to advance strategic initiatives. Hybrid work and mobility options support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field and 10 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree in related field and 10 years of relevant experience.
• Significant experience in commercial lending, including syndicated financing.
• Demonstrated expertise in complex financing structures and credit risk analysis.
• Strong track record in business development and negotiating large-scale transactions.
• Knowledge of the agricultural or agribusiness/agri-food sector.
• Professional designation as an Agronomist is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the national growth strategy for the Agribusiness and Agri-Food commercial portfolio across Canada.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of specialists to foster engagement, performance, and talent development.
• Identify and develop new markets, business segments, and growth strategies aligned with the Bank’s strategic priorities.
• Represent the Bank within the industry by participating in business development initiatives and market events.
• Drive innovation by designing specialized financing solutions tailored to the realities of the agribusiness and agri-food sector while anticipating industry trends.
• Build, present, and advocate for strategic business cases to senior management while ensuring sound risk management practices.

Skills

Commercial lending

Syndicated financing

Credit risk analysis

Business development

Negotiation

Agribusiness knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in related field

Agronomist designation (asset)

Job description

A career as an Associate Vice President, Agri-Food within the Agribusiness and Agri-Food team at National Bank means acting as a strategic leader in specialized financing and business development. In this role, you will have a tangible impact on the growth of the Bank’s national agribusiness portfolio by leveraging your expertise in commercial financing, market development, and team leadership.

Your Role

• Define and execute the national growth strategy for the Agribusiness and Agri-Food commercial portfolio across Canada.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of specialists to foster engagement, performance, and talent development.
• Identify and develop new markets, business segments, and growth strategies aligned with the Bank’s strategic priorities.
• Represent the Bank within the industry by participating in business development initiatives and market events.
• Drive innovation by designing specialized financing solutions tailored to the realities of the agribusiness and agri-food sector while anticipating industry trends.
• Build, present, and advocate for strategic business cases to senior management while ensuring sound risk management practices.

Your Team

The Agribusiness and Agri-Food team is made up of specialists who work in an agile, proactive, and collaborative environment to support businesses across the sector with their growth initiatives and financing needs.

Within this specialized sector, you will lead a team of approximately 9 direct reports as well as 15 additional colleagues in a matrix structure. You will play a key role in expanding our presence across Canada. Our team is recognized for the quality of its advice, deep industry expertise, and partnership approach with agribusiness and agri-food companies of all sizes.

We strive to offer maximum flexibility to support your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment as well as a flexible and adaptable schedule.

National Bank is committed to continuous development and internal mobility. Our customized training programs, based on experiential learning, allow you to master your role and develop new areas of expertise. You will have access at all times to resources such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, as well as coaching and mentoring programs.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 10 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree in a related field and 10 years of relevant experience.
• Significant experience in commercial lending, including syndicated financing.
• Demonstrated expertise in complex financing structures and credit risk analysis.
• Strong track record in business development and negotiating large-scale transactions.
• Knowledge of the agricultural or agribusiness/agri-food sector.
• Professional designation as an Agronomist is considered an asset.

Your benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family such as:

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Flexible group insurance
• Generous pension plan
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and family assistance program
• Preferential banking services
• Involvement in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• Virtual sleep clinic

We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment

We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during your initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Join us!