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business development officer

Title posted on CareerBeacon - We're Hiring for a Business Advisor - Parry Sound, ON

Posted on June 03, 2025 by Employer details Scotiabank

Job details

Requisition ID: 224397Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. Recognized as a World's Best Workplace by Great Place to Work® Institute and a LinkedIn Top Company in Canada, we're looking for new talent to join our ever-growing branch network in Parry Sound. We're looking for a Business Advisor who is flexible, curious, passionate about the customer, and ready to roll up their sleeves in a collaborative and productive environment. What you'll be doing? Our Business 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 What you need to succeed? How to build strong customer relationships and deliver excellent customer service Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed business goals that align with a customer's stated goals To uncover and solve for customers' needs What we're offering? The opportunity to join a forward-thinking company surrounded by a collaborative team of innovative thinkers 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 : Parry Sound 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. At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to