Small Business Advisor

Requisition ID: 194786 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. **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 Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Alexandria 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.