Description
Being an Associate Vice-President - Agriculture at National Bank means contributing to the Commercial and Private Banking 1859 strategy. It also means taking charge of a team of diversified specialists who contribute to the growth of agricultural producers in the province of Quebec by offering advice, support and financial services tailored to clients.
Your job
- Manage and retain a multi-disciplinary team by creating a climate conducive to engagement, synergy and exceeding objectives
- Track your employees' development and skills development through personalised coaching
- Optimize the sector's efficiency, productivity and profitability by implementing efficiency strategies
- Establish a strategy to maximise the positive impact of your team on your business partners and ensure the visibility of this strategy in the organisation
- Help develop your sector's annual business plan and manage its execution
- Ensure a balance between risk management, compliance and the quality of service delivery to partners and clients
- Motivate the team to buy in and implement continuous improvements
- Be an effective agent of change for your team and business partners
- Keep abreast of trends and developments in the sector in order to remain relevant and guide the team on business priorities
- Identify and develop business opportunities in your market, increase your clientele and establish business development strategies based on the Bank's orientations
- Define and execute the business portfolio growth strategy
- Visibility and promote the Bank's products and services to various external stakeholders (accountants, lawyers, notaries, agricultural organisations, etc.)
Your team
In the Commercial and Private Banking 1859 sector, you have a large team of 33 people under your management. You will report directly to you: 1 Account Representative Coordinator, the 3 point-of-sale financing employees, 7 small business Account Managers, and the team of Financing Solutions Managers, including a team manager. You will report to the Vice-President - Agriculture. Our team stands out for its attention to detail and personalised approach to agribusiness clients.
Our on-the-job training programs help you master your profession. Personalized training content on topics such as commercial Banking processes and procedures, management and coaching is available to promote your ongoing learning. Access to colleagues with diverse expertise, experience and profiles will enrich your development from every point of view.
Prerequisites
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and 10 years of relevant experience or Master's degree in a related field and 8 years of relevant experience
- Significant experience with commercial Agriculture clients
- Solid experience in personnel management
- Experience in complex financing structures and risk analysis
- Experience in sales coaching
- Negotiation experience
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. We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team? Come live your ambitions with us!
