Business Advisor - Rideau & William, Ottawa, ON

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

Job summary

Scotiabank in Ottawa is seeking a Business Advisor to manage a portfolio of high-value business owner relationships and deliver exceptional service across the customer journey.

You will build connections within the local business community, provide comprehensive banking advice, and collaborate with fellow advisors to foster a customer-centric environment. A results-oriented mindset and a solid understanding of business banking are essential.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the business banking market and financial statements.
• Knowledge of risk management policies and legal/security documentation.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned portfolio of high-value business owner relationships to support retention and negotiated goals.
• Develop relationships within the local business community with Centers of Influence.
• Proactively engage clients to build ongoing relationships and provide comprehensive advice.
• Collaborate with fellow advisors to create a customer-centric environment.

Skills

Relationship building

Business development

Organizational skills

Excellent communication

Education

Business-related education or equivalent experience

Job description

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Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

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.

QC jobs only: 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 : Ottawa Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their 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. 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.