Business Advisor Trainee - Regional Opportunities, Ottawa, ON

Scotiabank; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotiabank is seeking a Business Advisor Trainee in Ottawa, ON. The role focuses on delivering exceptional service across the customer journey, managing high-value business relationships and developing local community ties.

The program emphasizes mobility across Ottawa West during training and placement, with opportunities to transition into regional advisory opportunities as business needs evolve. A strong foundation in business acumen and client engagement is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the small business market, including financial statements and risk policies.
• Strong business development techniques and understanding of legal structures.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Good organizational abilities and adaptability to change.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop relationships with Centres of Influence within the local business community.
• Proactively engage with new and existing clients to build ongoing relationships and provide comprehensive advice for business success.
• Partner with fellow advisors to create a customer-centric environment.

Skills

Results oriented

Small business market knowledge

Business development techniques

Relationship builder & communicator

Organizational skills

Adaptability to change

Driver’s license & reliable vehicle

Education

Business-related education or equivalent experience

Job description

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Title: Business Advisor Trainee - Regional Opportunities, Ottawa, ON

Requisition ID: 274158

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

Following the initial training period, successful candidates will be placed into Business Advisor opportunities based on business needs. As part of this program, flexibility and mobility are key, and participants should be comfortable accepting assignments across Ottawa West and commuting distance for training and placement,

By applying to this program, candidates acknowledge that mobility within the designated geographic area is a fundamental requirement of the role.

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.