25 Oct
Scotiabank
Gatineau
Senior Client Relationship Manager, Commercial Banking - Gatineau, QC
Requisition ID: 206100
Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.
The Sr.
Client Relationship Manager “SCRM” is a product generalist who posses a good understanding of financial products and services and focuses on the cross sell and retention of existing business customers.
He/She is responsible for identifying prospects in target markets, developing proposed sales pipelines, conducting prospect sales calls and qualifying opportunities based on customer information and a high level of due diligence.
He/She manages a customer portfolio of moderate to higher complexity,
with business development activities that targets clients with credit authorizations between $5MM to $25MM and annual sales between $15MM to $75MM.
The role is specific to the Core segment of Canadian Business Banking.
The SCRM is responsible for ensuring effective relationship management and conducts sales planning and fulfills the execution of service for existing customer base.
The incumbent is also responsible for analysis and completion of credit applications with dedicated support from a Client Service Associate.
Accountabilities
Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
Promotes the development and profitable growth of the Canadian Business Banking portfolio in the assigned market area by
Developing and implementing a marketing strategy to maximize business development opportunities for sustainable growth
Developing sales plans for prospects and existing customers;
Identifying prospects/referrals from other internal/external networks;
Analyzing prospect lists and prioritizing business development opportunities based on market data and customer analytics;
Determining pricing for existing customer relationships in addition to proposed financing for any prospects, ensuring a satisfactory level of profitability for one's overall book of business;
Partnering with internal resources for non-credit related products
Referring customers and prospects to the appropriate Canadian Business Banking segment and partners as appropriate.
Pursues a business development program within the assigned market area according to agreed-upon growth objectives by: Direct selling of credit and non-credit commercial products to prospects and customers;
Maintaining an appropriate ongoing sales pipeline and calling program;
Identifying and facilitating the involvement of key Bank resources and stakeholders to further business interests
Maintaining effective follow-up with prospects/referrals on any unsuccessful opportunities
Updating client or contact information accurately and in a timely fashion.
Builds and maintains a market profile in the assigned market area with both internal and external contacts by;
Planning and completing relationship activities that generate sales opportunities and/or provide value to clients;
Building and maintaining an awareness of local market and general economic conditions
Meeting with business leaders and other centres of influence
Participating in local professional and community events and associations to develop and expand network of contacts.
Liaising and utilizing Bank product specialists to stay abreast of new enhancements, products and services, and to fulfil identified client needs.
Ensures all aspects of assigned relationships receive ongoing attention, as required to maintain, improve, grow and retain the relationship by: Promoting and encouraging a strong relationship with the Client Service Associate (CSAs);
Using strong knowledge of the Bank's streamlined products and services including simplified credit application, standardized and simplified products, standardized pricing and underwriting;
Actively seeking customer feedback on Bank products and services and the delivery of customer service;
Liaising with the Shared Services Business Service Centre (BSC) for fulfilment (including documentation, liaising with third parties, security registration), compliance monitoring, and all service activities as required;
Partnering with internal product specialists on the selling of non-credit products and ensuring customer needs are met
Action suggestions to continually improve customer satisfaction and processes improvements which may be received directly from clients or through client satisfaction vehicles such as the Pulse.
Manage an assigned credit portfolio for authorizations between $5MM to $25MM at an acceptable level of risk by: Completing credit reviews in a timely and sufficiently detailed fashion
Authorizing, renewing or declining customer requests within standard Bank policies and authorized limits, forwarding others as per established processes.
Preparing and/or ensuring all documentation is properly prepared
Ensuring accounts adhere to the conditions of authorization
Identifying and resolving deviations from the conditions of authorization
Ensuring early identification of problem loans and ensuring the accuracy of risk ratings through identification of changes in account quality via review of industry/economic trends;
Making recommendations relative to structure, monitoring and risk rating to Global Risk Management as issues are identified.
This may include exiting a relationship;
Ensures satisfactory onboarding of clients by: Completing diligence to ensure through understanding of the Client's business and expected business activity and that it aligns with the Bank's risk tolerance
Ownership of KYC requirements
Co-ordinating efforts with the CSA to ensure satisfactory completion of the Client Profile Information documentation, satisfactory resolution of inquiries from the Enhanced Due Diligence Unit and obtaining necessary approvals from Leadership as required
Ensuring all KYC documentation is properly on file.
Champion sustainment of the Operating Model by: Taking ownership that activities and behaviours align to roles and responsibilities and adherence to guidelines and processes within the Team.
Champion and support a culture of diversity and other initiatives aligned with the Bank strategy
Understand how the Bank's risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk, including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework, AML/ATF Global Handbook and the Guidelines for Business Conduct.
Champions a high-performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment
Education/experience and skills: Undergraduate degree in business or economics or work equivalency.
Other training requirements as determined by the Bank from time to time.
Previous work experience of at least 2-5 years is preferred
Very strong sales/closing skills
Strong networking ability
Very strong negotiation skills
Very strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential to this position.
The incumbent must be able to effectively articulate their views both within the Bank and externally in the marketplace.
Strong
relationship management skills
Pursuant to a language needs assessment conducted by Scotiabank, the successful candidate will be required to be able to communicate in English, in addition to French because they will be required to work closely with other groups from head office who operate primarily in English and they will serve and English-speaking clientele.
Location(s):
Canada: Quebec : Gatineau || Canada: Ontario : Ottawa
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.
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▶️ Senior Client Relationship Manager, Commercial Banking - Gatineau, QC
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