At a Glance
- Tasks: Grow a portfolio of business clients and develop financial strategies to meet their needs.
- Company: Join National Bank, a people-first organization with an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Benefits: Enjoy health programs, flexible insurance, a generous pension plan, and employee ownership options.
- Other info: Access personalized training and a diverse network for your professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the financial world while working in a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: 5-9 years in sales/business development in finance; strong communication and teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 98550 - 120450 $ per year.
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. This position is based in Calgary.
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 in various networking activities (cocktails, conferences, etc.).
- Work in synergy 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 the Associate Vice-President, you will manage a portfolio of clients in Calgary.
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.
Languages: English
Required skills: Accountability, Client-focused, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Learning Agility, Listening, Teamwork.
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.
- Involvement in community initiatives.
- Telemedicine service.
- Virtual sleep clinic.
Making a bold move in a people-first environment. 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 people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier‑free and accessible environment to all employees. We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates!
Director Commercial Banking in Calgary employer: National Bank of Canada
At National Bank, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and inclusive work culture. As a Senior Manager in the Business Flex team, you will benefit from our commitment to employee growth through personalized coaching and continuous learning opportunities, all while working in a collaborative environment that values your ideas and contributions. With a strong focus on health and wellness, competitive benefits, and a mission to positively impact lives, National Bank is the ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in Ontario.
