National Managing Director, Commercial Services Group in Edmonton

General Bank of Canada (“GBC”) is a Schedule I Chartered Bank headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, and part of the Wheaton Group. Since our entrepreneurial beginnings in the 1950s, we’ve grown into one of Canada’s fastest-growing small banks, delivering innovative financing solutions across the automotive, aviation, and commercial sectors. At GBC, our values of Trust, Discipline, People First, and Innovation shape everything we do. Our agile, forward-thinking approach allows us to design smarter, more responsive banking solutions for a rapidly evolving digital world. We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work for seven consecutive years, reflecting our commitment to a culture where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to do their best work. Giving back is part of who we are. Since 1969, our long-standing partnership with United Way has supported meaningful volunteerism, fundraising, and community initiatives that make a lasting difference.

Workplace Model: In-Office

Salary Range: Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and is consistent with compensation standards for executive-level positions.

Deadline to Apply: Posted until filled

The Opportunity: We're seeking an accomplished and strategic National Managing Director, Commercial Services Group to join the Executive Leadership Team at General Bank of Canada. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of a growing Schedule I bank and lead the evolution of commercial banking. As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will influence enterprise strategy, drive sustainable growth, and ensure the commercial lending business operates within a strong framework of risk management, governance, and regulatory compliance. Reporting directly to the President, the National Managing Director is accountable for the overall leadership, performance, and strategic direction of the Bank's Commercial Services Group.

Position Responsibilities:

• Shape and influence the Bank's strategic direction, long-term vision, organizational priorities, and growth agenda.
• Serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to enterprise decision-making, governance, risk oversight, and organizational performance.
• Champion a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and responsible growth across the organization.
• Lead organizational change initiatives and strategic transformations that enhance competitiveness, operational effectiveness, and client outcomes.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to establish and execute financial, business, and people strategies that support the Bank's long-term success.

Business Development & Growth Strategy:

• Establish and execute the national commercial banking strategy in alignment with enterprise objectives, risk appetite, and shareholder expectations.
• Identify and pursue strategic growth opportunities, including new markets, industry verticals, products, partnerships, and geographic expansion.
• Drive sustainable portfolio growth through strategic client acquisition, relationship expansion, and market differentiation.
• Evaluate changing economic conditions, industry trends, and competitive dynamics to inform business strategy and investment decisions.
• Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key clients, strategic partners, industry leaders, and other stakeholders.

Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness:

• Lead, develop, and empower a high-performing leadership team responsible for delivering commercial banking objectives.
• Create a culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusion, innovation, and client-centricity.
• Drive talent succession, leadership development, workforce planning, and organizational capability across the Commercial Services Group.
• Ensure consistent execution of strategic priorities and performance expectations across all regions and business units.

Regulatory Compliance & Governance:

• Ensure the Commercial Services Group operates in compliance with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, OSFI expectations, and internal governance frameworks.
• Maintain effective relationships with regulators, auditors, and other external stakeholders.
• Support Board and Board Committee governance processes through reporting, recommendations, and strategic risk discussions.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum fifteen (15)+ years of progressive leadership experience within commercial banking, commercial finance, corporate banking, credit risk management, or a related financial services environment.
• Demonstrated executive leadership experience with accountability for business growth, profitability, portfolio quality, risk management, and organizational performance.
• Extensive experience managing large and complex commercial lending portfolios across multiple industries, client segments, and geographies.
• Deep expertise in commercial credit underwriting, portfolio management, structuring, risk governance, and regulatory compliance within a federally regulated financial institution.

Summary:

At General Bank of Canada, we offer more than just a paycheque. We offer the opportunity to build your career and elevate it to new heights. Our compensation package includes base salary, variable compensation, group benefits, and a matched retirement savings plan program. Our group benefits ensure you and your dependents are covered for extended health, dental, and vision care. We also provide flexible spending accounts, replenished annually, to help cover additional medical and wellness expenses. Recognized as one of the Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness in 2025 and 2026, we take mental health seriously. That's why we offer extra coverage for mental health practitioners and a dynamic employee assistance program.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: At General Bank of Canada, we believe that diversity drives innovation and fosters a culture of inclusion. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all employees.

Accessibility: We believe that accessibility is a fundamental aspect of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our goal is to ensure that every candidate has an equal opportunity to succeed during the interview process, and we will work with candidates requiring accommodations.