Business Advisor - Smithers Branch - Smithers, BC

Scotiabank; Smithers; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

Community involvement

Job summary

Scotiabank is seeking a Business Advisor at the Smithers, BC branch to manage high-value small business relationships and provide expert banking guidance.

You will build a strong local presence by engaging with community partners and offering proactive, client-centric financial advice tailored to business needs.

Applicants should have solid knowledge of small business products, financial statements, risk policies, and a valid driver's license with access to a vehicle.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of small business products and services and financial statement basics.
• Strong business development skills and familiarity with business structures and financing options.
• Able to adapt to a changing environment and build relationships with clients and centers of influence.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned portfolio of high value and/or complex small business owner relationships to achieve retention and goals.
• Develop relationships with Centres of Influence to build local presence.
• Proactively engage with clients to provide comprehensive advisory services for business success.
• Collaborate with fellow advisors to create a customer-centric banking environment.

Skills

Small business market knowledge

Business development

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Communication

Business education/background

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Job description

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Title: Business Advisor - Smithers Branch - Smithers, BC

Requisition ID: 271361

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

About the role

What you’ll be doing…

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

• Manage an assigned portfolio of high value and/or complex small 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

What you have…

• You possess a results oriented attitude and have sound knowledge of the small business market including the features and benefits of small business products and services, including; an understanding of financial statements, applicable risk management policies and legal and security documentation for small business products
• You demonstrate excellent business development techniques and are conversant with small 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 small business owner
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

What we’re offering…

• 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

Location(s): Canada : British Columbia : Smithers

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. 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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