Business Banking Advisor

Scotiabank; Victoria; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation & benefits

Internal training

Professional development opportunities

Community involvement

Job summary

Scotiabank in Victoria, BC seeks a dedicated Small Business Advisor to manage high-value client relationships and drive business growth. You will collaborate across teams to offer tailored financial solutions and proactive guidance throughout the client journey.

The role emphasizes community engagement, relationship-building, and delivering top-tier service to small business owners in a dynamic banking environment.

Qualifications

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills with business clients.
• Deep knowledge of small business products, financial statements, risk policies.
• Proven business development techniques and understanding of legal structures.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned portfolio of high-value or complex small business owner relationships.
• Develop relationships with Centres of Influence to strengthen community presence.
• Proactively engage clients to provide comprehensive business advice.
• Collaborate with fellow advisors to create a customer-centric environment.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Business development

Financial statement analysis

Risk management policies

Education

Business-related discipline or equivalent experience

Job description

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