Commercial Banking Advisor

We are currently seeking a Commercial Banking Advisor to join our team.

The Commercial Banking Advisor is responsible for ongoing management and growth of an assigned portfolio of commercial members. This role provides the full range of commercial lending and investment services to commercial members and proactively identifies potential new commercial members through referrals, business development, networks, and contacts in the community.

**Here’s what would be included as a part of your typical day**
- **Business Development**:Establishes and maintains relationships with existing members, networks with external business organizations and individuals in the business community to generate referrals. Pursues relationships with new commercial members and actively promotes the organization through participation in community initiatives and events.
- **Portfolio Management**:Assists in development of annual business plans by researching market opportunities and needs within the assigned market area; maintains regular contact with portfolio members and builds long term relationships that ensure the continued growth and profitability of the portfolio.
- **Sales and Service Strategy**:Provides commercial lending and investment advisory services to commercial members for commercial mortgages, loans, lines of credit and registered investment products; initiates referrals to product specialists as required; and achieves or exceed annual sales and growth targets.
- **Risk Management**:Conducts annual reviews or assists in compiling documents for annual reviews on commercial accounts within assigned portfolio and ensure all terms and conditions of credit are being met and reports regularly on the status and performance of portfolio; initiates collection activity in the event of delinquency less than 90 days and recommends appropriate course of action to address significantly delinquent accounts and to maximize recovery of funds; and assists credit recovery with collection activity on non-accrual loans as required.

**Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications**
- Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5 years retail or commercial banking experience or equivalent required
- Sales experience preferred
- Experience in Agriculture Lending is an asset
- Strong relationship builder and communicator with a demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment
- Excellent listening skills with the ability to understand the needs of a client and match appropriate solutions
- Results oriented attitude with demonstrated business development techniques
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the flexibility to adapt to a constantly changing environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, specifically MS Excel and Word.
- Overnight travel may be occasionally required, up to 6 times per year
- Displays an understanding of risk and risk ownership by being able to demonstrate adherence to policies and procedures.

**What’s in it for you**:
First, we strive to make our team members feel genuinely rewarded. You’ll have:

- Mental health coverage and resources
- Customizable health benefits, as well as topped-up parental leave
- Performance-based compensation, employee banking advantages and group RRSP matching
- Vacation time and flexible work arrangements to support your lifestyle

We are committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive rewards package that reflects the value an individual brings to our organization. The compensation mentioned in this job posting should serve as a guide. The total cash compensation earned may vary based on a variety of factors including bonuses and/or incentives, an individual’s skills and experience, and may correlate with performance in the role.

We also provide and encourage opportunities for our employees to make a meaningful impact. After all, as a credit union we’re powered by giving back—in big ways and through small gestures. That's why we offer employees paid time off to volunteer, partner with thousands of local charities, build long-lasting relationships that help our members get ahead and commit to environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.

By joining our team, you’ll be able to elevate your potential. Wherever your own purpose leads, we’re here to support you with award-winning in-house training programs, access to LinkedIn Learning, and reimbursement for external courses to help you get ahead.**Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging**

At First West Credit Union, we embrace diversity regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, race, ethnicity, age, diverse ability, and any aspect that makes someone unique. Inclusion is woven through our organization, from our employee-led network groups, hiring practices and education programs that address barriers and continually grow our equitable, diverse and inclusive culture.

Your individuality is welcom