Accounting & Finance

Senior Director Commercial Banking

National Bank of Canada

Laval (Administrative Region) · Quebec · Canada

Being a
Director, Commercial Banking Team at National Bank means coaching a team of
Commercial Account Managers to promote value‑added solutions across the Bank’s
various Commercial Banking distribution channels, while also managing a senior
portfolio of commercial clients.

You will
stand out through your ability to support your team in the field, your business
development skills, your influence, your leadership, and your collaborative
mindset.

This
position reports to the Regional Vice President, Commercial Banking, and covers
the Laval and North Shore region.

  • Manage a team of 5 to 8 Account
    Managers, in support of the Regional Vice President, by fostering an
    environment that drives engagement and achievement of objectives; the role
    may also include managing a client portfolio
  • Monitor employee performance
    and support skills development through personalized coaching
  • Optimize the sector’s
    efficiency, productivity, and profitability by implementing business
    growth strategies
  • Develop strategies with
    internal partners to maximize market impact and increase visibility within
    Commercial Banking
  • Contribute to the development
    of the annual business plan for your market and oversee its execution
  • Build and maintain long‑term
    client relationships through various acquisition and retention initiatives
  • Act as a Bank ambassador within
    the local community and strengthen relationships with key partners
  • Ensure an appropriate balance
    between risk management and profitability in business development
    activities
  • Ensure compliance with
    regulatory requirements and operational procedures
  • Stay informed of market
    developments and ensure that Commercial Banking products and services
    evolve to meet client needs and remain competitive
  • Take a proactive approach by
    identifying new ways of working, promoting continuous improvement, and
    leveraging new tools

Within the Commercial
Banking sector, you will be part of a team of professionals supporting
commercial clients. You will also be surrounded by a strong ecosystem of
experts to help deliver the most appropriate solutions to clients.

Reporting
to the Associate Vice President, the position is based in Laval.

Our
training programs are built around learning through action, enabling you to
master your role. Access to colleagues with diverse expertise, experience, and
backgrounds will further enrich your professional development.

Prerequisites

  • Bachelor’s degree related to
    the field of activity with 7 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s
    degree with 5 years of relevant experience
  • Experience in people management
    and/or coaching
  • Strong experience in commercial
    credit and business development
  • Solid
    knowledge of banking systems
  • Strong influencing, leadership,
    and prioritization skills
  • Autonomy, organizational
    skills, and change‑management capability

Being a
Director, Commercial Banking Team at National Bank means coaching a team of
Commercial Account Managers to promote value‑added solutions across the Bank’s
various Commercial Banking distribution channels, while also managing a senior
portfolio of commercial clients.

You will
stand out through your ability to support your team in the field, your business
development skills, your influence, your leadership, and your collaborative
mindset.

This
position reports to the Regional Vice President, Commercial Banking, and covers
the Laval and North Shore region.

Your rôle:

  • Manage a team of 5 to 8 Account
    Managers, in support of the Regional Vice President, by fostering an
    • environment that drives engagement and achievement of objectives; the role
    • may also include managing a client portfolio
  • Monitor employee performance
    and support skills development through personalized coaching
  • Optimize the sector’s
    efficiency, productivity, and profitability by implementing business
    growth strategies
  • Develop strategies with
    internal partners to maximize market impact and increase visibility within
    • Commercial Banking
  • Contribute to the development
    of the annual business plan for your market and oversee its execution
  • Build and maintain long‑term
    client relationships through various acquisition and retention initiatives
  • Act as a Bank ambassador within
    the local community and strengthen relationships with key partners
  • Ensure an appropriate balance
    between risk management and profitability in business development
    • activities
  • Ensure compliance with
    regulatory requirements and operational procedures
  • Stay informed of market
    developments and ensure that Commercial Banking products and services
    evolve to meet client needs and remain competitive
  • Take a proactive approach by
    identifying new ways of working, promoting continuous improvement, and
    • leveraging new tools

Your team:

Within the Commercial
Banking sector, you will be part of a team of professionals supporting commercial clients. You will also be surrounded by a strong ecosystem of experts to help deliver the most appropriate solutions to clients.

Reporting
to the Associate Vice President, the position is based in Laval.

Our
training programs are built around learning through action, enabling you to
master your role. Access to colleagues with diverse expertise, experience, and
backgrounds will further enrich your professional development.

Prerequisites

  • Bachelor’s degree related to
    the field of activity with 7 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s
    degree with 5 years of relevant experience
  • Experience in people management
    and/or coaching
  • Strong experience in commercial
    credit and business development
  • Solid
    knowledge of banking systems
  • Strong influencing, leadership,
    and prioritization skills
  • Autonomy, organizational
    skills, and change‑management capability

Languages: French

Required skills: Business Alignment, Critical Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Decision Making, Diversity & Inclusion, Emotional Intelligence, Innovation Management, Learning Agility, Managerial Courage, Mobilization, Partner Development, Resiliency, Risk Management, Strategic Vision, Strategy Execution, Stress Management

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 such as:

  • 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
  • Involvement in community initiatives
  • Telemedicine service
  • Virtual sleep clinic

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 value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment

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 people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier‑free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

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