Commercial Banking Advisor

Royal Bank of Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards program

Flexible benefits

Competitive compensation

Coaching and development

World-class training

Job summary

Royal Bank of Canada is seeking a Commercial Banking Advisor in Ottawa. You will deliver tailored advice to business clients, onboard them with a focus on growth, and educate them on RBC’s digital solutions to enable self-service.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, collaboration, and continuous learning within a high-performing Client Relationship Team. The position requires 3–5 years in service/sales, strong relationship and communication skills, and mobility across Eastern Ontario.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in a service and sales role.
• Proven relationship management skills with sales success.
• Experience with emerging communications and technology (web meetings, digital banking, mobile apps).
• Foundational business & financial acumen from work or education.
• Strong client centricity, communication and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end client onboarding with proactive growth opportunities.
• Educate clients on RBC digital solutions and enable self-service.
• Identify needs and develop solutions for commercial clients' day-to-day banking and cash management.
• Collaborate with Client Relationship Team to plan and deliver optimal client solutions.
• Maintain proactive contact strategies to strengthen client relationships and working capital efficiency.

Skills

Client relationship mgmt

Sales ability

Communication

Business acumen

Team collaboration

Mobility within Eastern Ontario

Education

Post-secondary education in business/finance

Tools

CRM software

Digital banking platforms

Job description

What is the opportunity?

By joining RBC as a Commercial Banking Advisor, you open the door to an exciting career in commercial banking. This is your opportunity to become a critical member of a results-oriented team, a key member of the Client Relationship Team providing tailored advice to clients. This role will be attractive to individuals who have a passion for working as part of a team to deliver a superior experience to business clients. Individuals who may already be working in the financial, retail or service industry, have some experience being part of a sales team, who are comfortable engaging with clients and committed to continuous learning and self-improvement are most likely to thrive as a trusted strategic advisor.

What will you do?

• Coordinate an exceptional end-to-end client onboarding experience leading with advice to proactively identify opportunities to grow and deepen client relationships.
• Educate clients and provide holistic advice on RBCs digital solutions, enabling clients to self-serve.
• Excel at needs discovery and solution development to provide commercial clients with advice for their day-to-day banking operations, business deposits and simple cash management solutions.
• Work in collaboration with the Client Relationship Team to identify, plan & deliver the best solutions to clients and prospects based on strong knowledge of client's operational requirements.
• Participate in ongoing proactive contact strategies to forge strong relationships with clients by understanding their needs, goals and changing circumstances so as to advise on increasing operational and working capital efficiency.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Minimum 3-5 years of demonstrated excellence in a service and sales role
• Proven track record of strong relationship management skills and proven sales success
• Experience with emerging communications and technology (i.e., web-based meetings, social media, digital banking, and mobile applications)
• Foundational business & financial acumen acquired through work experiences or post-secondary education
• Demonstrated proficiency in key skills including client centricity, communication and collaboration
• The successful candidate must be fully mobile within Eastern Ontario and Ottawa

Nice-to-have

• Post-secondary education at college or university level in business administration or financial management preferred e.g., BBA, B. of Commerce or equivalent on-the-job learning
• Demonstrated proficiency in business development skills
• Proficiency in a Second Language

What's in it for you?

• We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including performance-based bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services

Job Skills

• Adaptability
• Business Development
• Client Centricity
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Curious Mindset
• Financial Acumen
• Practice Management

Additional Job Details

• Address:
• 90 SPARKS ST:OTTAWA City:
• Ottawa Country: Canada
• Work hours/week: 37.5
• Employment Type: Full time
• Platform: PERSONAL & COMMERCIAL BANKING Job Type:
• Regular Pay Type: Salaried
• Posted Date: 2026-11-05
• Application Deadline: 2026-11-20 Note : Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.