Business Advisor - Ottewell Shopping Centre, Edmonton, AB

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