Senior Credit/Client Service Associate, Agriculture Banking - (Contract/Temporary Assignment)

Scotiabank; Stratford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotiabank is seeking a Senior Credit/Client Service Associate for Agriculture Banking on a contract/temporary basis. The role supports Client Relationship Managers by coordinating onboarding, credit administration, and client servicing for Canada’s agriculture sector.

You will gather KYC/AML information, assist with accounts openings and loan funding, and analyze financial reports to support credit decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and credit analysis.
• Knowledge of KYC/AML, onboarding, and client servicing processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support a portfolio of commercial agriculture clients through onboarding, servicing, and credit-related activities.
• Assist with KYC/AML and regulatory requirements by gathering client information.
• Coordinate with internal partners to facilitate account openings, loan funding, and fulfillment activities.
• Collect and analyze financial reporting, including statements, projections, and borrowing base info.
• Assist in preparing credit presentations, annual reviews, and portfolio management tasks.
• Resolve client service issues and escalate when needed to ensure timely solutions.

Skills

Finance knowledge

Credit analysis

KYC/AML

Excel

Client servicing

Education

College or University degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

Office 365

CRM platforms

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Title: Senior Credit/Client Service Associate, Agriculture Banking - (Contract/Temporary Assignment)

Requisition ID: 275254
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Join a winning team at Scotiabank! Are you enthusiastic about making an impact for Canadian businesses? In Canadian Commercial Banking, we do not just serve businesses - we serve possibilities.

About the Opportunity

Join a dynamic Agriculture Banking team and play a key role in delivering exceptional service to commercial clients across Canada's agriculture sector. As a Senior Client Service Associate (Sr. CSA), you will support Client Relationship Managers and Credit Solution Managers by coordinating onboarding, credit administration, client servicing, and fulfillment activities that help businesses grow and thrive.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Support a portfolio of commercial agriculture clients through onboarding, servicing, and credit-related activities.
• Assist with Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), and regulatory requirements by gathering and documenting client information.
• Coordinate with internal partners to facilitate account openings, loan funding, and other fulfillment activities.
• Collect and analyze financial reporting, including financial statements, projections, and borrowing base information.
• Assist in the preparation of credit presentations, annual reviews, and ongoing portfolio management activities.
• Resolve client service issues and elevate concerns when required to ensure timely and effective solutions.
• Track onboarding, fulfillment, and servicing requests, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
• Identify opportunities to deepen client relationships through referrals and additional banking solutions.

What You Will Bring to the Team:

Bring your passion for exceptional client service, strong organization, clear communication, and relationship-building skills to a collaborative, fast-paced team where attention to detail and quality matter. You will do meaningful work supporting Canada’s dynamic Agriculture and Agri-food industry. From primary producers and food processors to suppliers, distributors, and exporters, the agriculture industry connects communities across the country and brings Canadian products to markets around the world. You will help agriculture clients access the responsive service and banking solutions they need to grow, adapt, and thrive—while building valuable expertise in Agriculture Banking and Commercial Banking.

Must-Have

• Education: College or University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience: Strong understanding of financial statements, credit analysis, and commercial lending principles.
• Knowledge of KYC, AML, onboarding, and client servicing processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience using business and client management platforms and collaboration tools.

Nice-to-Have

• 1-3 years of experience in the agriculture sector or exposure to agricultural markets.
• Knowledge of Commercial Banking products, services, and fulfillment processes.
• Familiarity with Commercial Banking partners and credit administration workflows.

What's in It for You:

When you join the bank, you are not just taking a job, you’re becoming part of a culture that values inclusion, accountability, integrity, and client-centricity – that is our ScotiaBond which is the foundation for how we support our people and deliver for our clients.

As an employee in Canadian Commercial Banking at Scotiabank, you can expect:

• A competitive Total Rewards package including performance-based bonuses, flexible benefits, and market-leading compensation.
• Ongoing career development and coaching from experienced leaders, with clear opportunities to grow within Commercial Banking and across Scotiabank.
• The chance to own and grow a high-impact client portfolio, with real accountability and visibility in your market.
• A dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team that values partnership, inclusion, and shared success.
• Exposure to a broad range of industries, clients, and complex financial solutions, accelerating your learning and expertise.

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

** Open to locations across Canada

**18 Month contract.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Stratford || Canada : Alberta : Calgary || Canada : British Columbia : Vancouver || Canada : Manitoba : Winnipeg || Canada : Ontario : Toronto

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.

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