Small Business Advisor - Saint-Jérôme, QC

About the role

What you’ll be doing

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

Language requirement

Pursuant to a language needs assessment conducted by Scotiabank, the successful candidate will be required to be able to communicate in English in addition to French because they will be required to work closely with other groups from head office who operate primarily in English and will serve an English and French-speaking clientele frequently.