Relationship Manager Agriculture - Ponoka

ATB Financial; Ponoka; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking an Agriculture Relationship Manager in Ponoka, Alberta. The role involves managing a portfolio of agriculture clients, achieving growth targets, and providing tailored financial solutions. Candidates should have at least 5 years of commercial agriculture experience and strong negotiation skills. This position prioritizes client relationship building and requires a passion for the agriculture industry. Join a team that champions inclusivity while empowering you to thrive.

Qualifications

• 5 years of commercial agriculture experience.
• Commercial lending experience is an asset.
• Ability to evaluate business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Achieve portfolio targets by growing existing business.
• Identify products and services to meet client needs.
• Manage operational, regulatory & credit risk.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Financial data analysis

Understanding of agriculture

Education

Post secondary education in business or agriculture

Job description

At ATB, we exist to make it possible for our clients, team members and communities. Our purpose is more than aspirational. It's a real commitment we live every day through our values (what we call the ATB ID).

About

Life at ATB is about more than work. In fact, we’re consistently recognized as one of Canada's top employers thanks to our high-care, high-performance culture, upheld by the three commitments we make to our team members:

Impact in action: No matter where you are in the organization, you're empowered to make an impact in the lives of our clients and communities.

Thrive together: We want you—the unique, authentic you—to feel safe and celebrated at work. We're on a continuous journey to build the most flexible and inclusive programs.

Ready for tomorrow: We want to enable your success through interesting and challenging work, performance enablement, and learning and development.

About The Role

Reporting to the Director of Agriculture Business, the Agriculture Relationship Manager (RM) works with a team of ATB Business associates and partners and is responsible for increasing and retaining agriculture business based on annual growth targets, and increasing the profitability of a specified portfolio of ATB agriculture customers. The RM excels at proactively developing new opportunities while retaining and growing existing relationships.

At the heart of it, you are a relationship builder and connector who thrives on supporting the needs of our agriculture clients in the province, which shows through your passion for the agriculture industry. You aim to become a trusted advisor through consistent support and a genuine desire to understand where our clients are, where they came from and where they are going.

Accountabilities

• Achieve set portfolio targets by growing your existing book of business and developing a pipeline of new loans and deposits.
• Meet and exceed client needs and expectations by identifying products, services and opportunities they may not be aware of, in order to grow their business.
• Refer clients to the appropriate partner and effectively translate ATB Business and market information for the entire branch team emphasizing its relevance to their business while growing partnerships.
• Effectively manage your existing portfolio of ATB Business clients which includes renewing expired credits, initiating and following up on arrears and debt recovery.
• Effectively manage operational, regulatory & credit risk to ensure ATB’s risk tolerance is adhered to.
• Handle client inquiries, concerns, and complaints expertly by resolving them in a timely manner.
• Actively participate in internal and external events, promoting ATB Financial by supporting initiatives that are important to the success of Albertans.
• Have the capacity to work collaboratively with clients in a virtual and in-person manner, and are proactive in building relationships with clients and communities you are not always physically present in.

Skills, Experience & Requirements

• 5 years of commercial agriculture experience.
• Commercial lending experience is an asset.
• Post secondary education in business, agriculture, or related experience.
• Ability to analyze financial data and structure credit recommendations.
• Ability to evaluate the attractiveness of new business opportunities.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

Don’t meet all the requirements on the list?

A resume only goes so far in expressing who you are and the unique perspectives you bring. If you believe your skills and experience align with the role—but you might not check all the boxes—we want to hear from you. We encourage candidates from all work backgrounds, equity‑seeking communities and experience levels to apply. If you’re seeking a career where your drive, perspective and growth are celebrated, we want to hear from you.

We’re dedicated to building a workforce reflective of those within our communities, and a culture where our team members are equipped with what they need to succeed—their way. Part of creating an inclusive workplace is recognizing our role in advancing Truth and Reconciliation. We are committed to meeting and exceeding the standards set out in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations program created by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.

What happens next?

If you are shortlisted, you’ll hear from us after the posting closes. Check out our How We Hire page to learn more about our hiring process. If you need any accommodations throughout this process, please let us know at [e-mail]

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