Business Advisor - Sydney Main, Sydney, NS

Scotiabank; Sydney; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Nova Scotia seeks a Business Advisor to manage high-value small business relationships and provide comprehensive advice. Ideal candidates should possess a results-oriented attitude, strong communication skills, and a background in business. This role offers competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make an impact in the community.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Internal training

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of small business market features and benefits.
• Conversant with small business legal structures and life cycles.
• Flexible to adapt to a constantly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of complex small business owner relationships.
• Engage with clients to build strong, ongoing relationships.
• Create a customer centric environment with fellow advisors.

Skills

Results oriented attitude

Business development techniques

Strong relationship building

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Education in a business related discipline or equivalent work experience

Job description

Business Advisor – Sydney Main, Sydney, NS

Requisition ID: 240187

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

What you’ll be doing…

• 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: Nova Scotia, Sydney

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. If you require technical assistance, please click here . Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. 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.