Director, Commercial Relationships

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Ready to take your banking career to the next level? Join us and experience a workplace where your skills, drive, and innovation can truly shine.

A career as an **Director, Commercial Relationships** in the **Commercial Banking - Tri-cities** team at National Bank means taking on a strategic leadership role in business development and team management. This job allows you to make a meaningful impact on our organization through your expertise in commercial lending, your ability to build strong client relationships, and your talent for leading high-performing teams.

**Your role**
- ** Develop and implement business growth strategies** to meet annual targets in loans, deposits, cash management, and new client acquisition.
- **Deliver an exceptional client experience** by offering tailored, full-service financial solutions with the goal of becoming each client’s primary financial partner.
- **Assess and manage credit risk in collaboration** with the credit team, ensuring sound decision-making aligned with the Bank’s risk appetite.
- **Lead, coach, and inspire a high-performing team,**fostering a psychologically safe, inclusive, and engaging work environment.
- **Promote cross-functional collaboration** and embody the Bank’s values as a change leader and relationship builder.

**Your Team**

The Director, Commercial Relationships will lead a team of 4-6 Relationship Managers and collaborate with many specialists who work in an agile, proactive, and collaborative way to seize opportunities, stay ahead of the curve, and continuously improve our processes.

Within the Tri-cities sector, you’ll be part of a dynamic team and report to the Sr AVP & Market Lead, Tri-cities District. Our team stands out for its entrepreneurial spirit, client proximity, and commitment to excellence. We aim to offer you maximum flexibility to support your quality of life, including a hybrid work environment and adaptable scheduling.

National Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on hands-on learning, help you master your role and explore new areas of expertise. You’ll have access to tools like the Data Academy, language training, Harvard Learning Center, and coaching and mentoring support at all times.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree in commerce, finance, or accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in commercial lending, including team leadership and execution of profitable sales strategies.
- Strong knowledge of credit risk management and banking compliance practices.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with a diverse business clientele.
- Recognized for your empowering leadership style and ability to coach and develop talent**.**

**Be Part of a Bold New Chapter**
As we transition from Canadian Western Bank (CWB) to National Bank of Canada (NBC), we’re looking for talented individuals to join us on this exciting journey. While you’ll begin your role at a CWB location, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team preparing for a seamless move to NBC.

This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to grow, connect, and help shape the future of banking in Canada.
**Join us. Grow with us. Change with us.**

**Your benefits**

In addition to competitive compensation, upon hiring you’ll be eligible for a wide range of flexible benefits to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.
- 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
- Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
- Telemedicine service
- Virtual sleep clinic

These are a few of the benefits available to you. We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We actively listen to employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.

**We're putting people first**

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 peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.

Come live your ambitions with us