Corporate Banking Specialist

At Equitable, we realize that your work life is not just about performing a job; it's about being part of a workplace that helps you grow and reach your full potential. Within our friendly and collaborative work environment, we recognize that the key to our growth and success is a dedicated, motivated and client-responsive staff. Join Equitable today.
**Position Title**: Corporate Banking Specialist
**Reports To**: Director, Corporate Finance
**Department**: Corporate Finance
**Term**: Permanent Full-Time
**Work Arrangements**: This is a hybrid role. You will work in our office in Waterloo, ON a minimum of two (2) assigned, consecutive days every other week, plus a fifth (5th) assigned day per month. You are welcome to work from the office more than the minimum requirement and there may be some roles that are required to work in our office more than the minimum requirement.
**The Opportunity**: The Corporate Finance team is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual that is eager to learn more about corporate banking and administration.
The Corporate Banking Specialist position will give exposure to various functions and processes across the organization, including gaining knowledge of several key accounting and banking processes in a large financial institution.
Now is an exciting time to join one of the Waterloo Area’s and Southwestern Ontario’s Top Employers for 2024
**What you will be doing**:

- Key banking contact for all areas of the Company, requires assisting business areas in resolving banking and banking-related accounting issues
- Ensure continuous flow of daily cash management processes; contact for external banking relationships and internal departments (Information Technology) in resolving any bank transfer issues
- Complete account reconciliations on a daily and/or monthly basis
- Oversee and maintain the administration of four corporate banking interfaces with our banking partners and the corporate credit card program used by employees
- Maintain banking security ensuring appropriate user access
- Assist in developing and implementing process improvements
- Work closely with all members of the Corporate Finance team, the administration areas across the organization, and the various banks used by the Company

**What you will bring**:

- Post-secondary education with emphasis on accounting and/or business administration
- Previous exposure to corporate banking and electronic banking services
- Familiarity with general accounting concepts
- Strong problem solving, communication and organizational skills to manage inquiries and investigations
- Experience at a financial institution in a banking or treasury role (experience at a life insurance carrier is an asset)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Intermediate to expert level skills with MS Office, particularly Excel

**What’s in it for you**:

- A healthy work-life balance with employee wellness top of mind
- Annual bonus program, annual vacation allowance, and company-paid benefits program
- An additional paid volunteer day each year so you can spend time giving back to the community
- Immediate enrollment in the company’s pension program with employer matching
- Employee resource groups that support an inclusive work environment
- Tuition support and specialized program assistance
- An onsite, full-service cafeteria with a variety of daily options
- Discounts on company products and services, and access to exclusive employee perks
- Regular EQ Together events focused on company togetherness and collaboration

As part of the recruitment/offer process you will be required to:

- Provide two professional references (minimum one supervisor and above)

This role is open due to an existing vacancy.
To learn more about Equitable, we encourage you to explore our organization.
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