Business Advisor - Surrey Area Branches - Surrey, BC

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Internal training

Community impact

Job summary

Scotiabank in Surrey, BC is looking for a Business Advisor to support the Surrey area branches. The role focuses on servicing high-value small business clients and delivering customized financial guidance.

You will build relationships within the local business community, provide comprehensive advice to help clients grow, and collaborate with fellow advisors to maintain a customer-centric environment in line with our service standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of small business products and services and related risk policies.
• Understanding of financial statements and security documentation for small business products.
• Strong business development and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to adapt in a constantly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned portfolio of high value or complex small business owner relationships.
• Develop relationships within the local business community and Centres of Influence.
• Proactively engage with clients to provide comprehensive advice for business growth.
• Collaborate with other advisors to create a customer-centric environment.

Skills

Small business market knowledge

Business development techniques

Relationship builder

Communication

Education

Business-related discipline or equivalent ownership experience

Job description

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Title: Business Advisor - Surrey Area Branches - Surrey, BC

Requisition ID: 277684
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 : Surrey

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,