Director, Commercial Banking

National Bank; Barrie; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial institution in Barrie seeks a Director, Commercial Banking, responsible for growing a portfolio of business clients. Duties include developing strategies for client growth, negotiating agreements, and optimizing financial products. Candidates should have considerable experience in sales and business development, with a focus on financial analysis and commercial credit. This role offers a supportive team environment and a wide range of benefits, emphasizing employee wellness and professional development.

Benefits

Health and wellness program

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Preferential banking services

Opportunities for community initiatives

Telemedicine service

Virtual sleep clinic

Qualifications

• At least 5 to 9 years' experience in sales and business development within the financial industry.
• Experience in analysis of financial statements.
• Network of professional contacts among local medium-sized enterprises is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop business opportunities in your market.
• Help clients attain business objectives by proposing financial strategies.
• Negotiate terms and conditions of agreements with clients.

Skills

Sales expertise

Business development

Financial analysis

Commercial credit knowledge

Networking skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

University certificate

Job description

A career as a Director, Commercial Banking at National Bank means being responsible for growing the portfolio of business clients assigned to you. Your complex and varied duties will help you rapidly become the go-to resource person to your clients for their financial projects.

Your role:

• Identify and develop business opportunities in your market, increase your commercial client base, and establish business development strategies
• Help your clients attain their business objectives by proposing financial strategies based on the most suitable combination of Bank products and services
• Meet clients' changing needs by adapting and optimizing financial products and advice/approaches
• Negotiate the terms and conditions of agreements with clients, while making sure that they meet risk management standards and profitability criteria
• Draw up business development plans
• Assist the Regional Vice-President in reaching objectives
• Work with the Manager - Financing Solutions
• Actively participate to various networking activities (cocktails, conferences, etc.)
• Work in synergie with all the other departments of the Bank

Your team:

Working in the Commercial Banking and Private Banking 1859 sector, you will join a team of professionals that supports business clients. You will also be surrounded by an ecosystem of specialists, like financing solutions managers, who will help you offer the solutions that best suit our clients’ needs.

Reporting to Associate Vice-President, you will manage a portfolio of clients covering the Barrie region.

Our training programs use on-the-job learning to help you master your role. You can access personalized training content on such topics as banking solutions and the advisory approach to support your ongoing learning. You’ll also have access to colleagues with a wide range of expertise, experience, and backgrounds to enrich all aspects of your development.

Prerequisites:

• Based on your academic background, at least 5 to 9 years' experience in sales and business development within the financial industry
• University certificate and 9 years' experience
• Bachelor's degree and 7 years' experience
• Master's degree and 5 years' experience
• Experience in sales and business development
• Experience in analysis of financial statements
• Experience in commercial credit
• Network of professional contacts among local medium-sized enterprises and large companies, an asset

Your benefits

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Flexible group insurance
• Generous pension plan
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Preferential banking services
• Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• Virtual sleep clinic

These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.

We're putting people first

We're a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.

We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team? Come live your ambitions with us!