Business Advisor- Owen Sound

Scotiabank; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Scotiabank in Owen Sound, Ontario, is seeking a Business Advisor to deliver exceptional service across the customer journey. You will manage an assigned portfolio of high‑value/business owner clients and build a strong presence in the local business community.

You will proactively advise clients, help them grow, and collaborate with other advisors, applying knowledge of business products and risk management. A business‑related degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• You possess a results-oriented attitude and sound knowledge of the business banking market, including features and benefits of business products, and an understanding of financial statements, risk management policies, and regulatory documentation for business products.
• You demonstrate excellent business development techniques and are conversant with business legal structures, life cycles, competitor offerings, and alternative financing sources.
• You have good organizational skills and are flexible to adapt to a changing environment.
• You are a strong relationship builder and communicator, enjoy meeting people, and collaborate well with others.
• You have a business-related education or equivalent work experience as a business owner.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned portfolio of high value and/or complex business owner relationships to achieve retention and other negotiated goals while meeting Scotiabank’s Service Standard
• Create a strong presence within the local business community by developing relationships with various Centres of Influence
• Proactively engage with new and existing clients to build strong, ongoing relationships and provide comprehensive advice enabling them to grow their businesses
• Partner with fellow advisors to create a customer-centric environment

Skills

Relationship building

Business banking knowledge

Communication skills

Financial statement knowledge

Risk management knowledge

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Job description

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Requisition ID: 274313
Employee Referral Program – Potential Reward:$2,000.00
We are committed to investing in our employees and helping you continue your career at Scotiabank.

About the role

Our Business Advisors (BA) are customer-centric and able to connect with people in a relatable way. As an essential member of the Canadian Banking network, the focus is to provide exceptional service throughout the customer’s journey by:

• Manage an assigned portfolio of high value and/or complex business owner relationships to achieve retention and other negotiated goals while meeting Scotiabank’s Service Standard
• Creating a strong presence within the local business community by developing relationships with various Centres of Influence
• Proactively engage with new and existing clients to build strong, ongoing relationships and provide comprehensive advice, enabling them to build successful businesses
• Partner with fellow advisors to create a customer centric environment

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

• You possess a results-oriented attitude and have sound knowledge of the business banking market including the features and benefits of business products and services, including; an understanding of financial statements, applicable risk management policies and legal and security documentation for business products
• You demonstrate excellent business development techniques and are conversant with business legal structures and life cycles, competitor offerings and alternate sources of financing
• You have good organizational skills and are flexible to adapt to a constantly changing environment
• You are a strong relationship builder and communicator; and enjoy meeting people and are proficient at collaborating with others
• You have an education in a business-related discipline or equivalent work experience as a business owner
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

Do you have the skills to enable you to be successful in this role? We would love to work with you if you have:

• The opportunity to join a forward-thinking company with the ability to collaborate with other business lines within the bank
• A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development
• A competitive compensation and benefits package
• Internal training to support your growth and enhance your skills
• An organization committed to making a difference in our communities - for you and our customers.

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Pursuant to a language needs assessment conducted by Scotiabank, the successful candidate will be required to communicate in both English and French, as they will serve an English-speaking clientele.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Owen Sound
Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and our communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.
At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here . We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
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