Associate Vice-President Agriculture

Attendance

Hybrid

Job number

22789

Category

Manager

Status: Permanent

Type of Contract

Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time

Full Time / Part Time?

Full-Time

Posting date

18-Oct-2024

Location: Joliette, Quebec

City

Joliette

Province/State

Quebec

Area of Interest: Advisory services, Commercial banking

Being an Associate Vice-President of the Agriculture Unit at National Bank means contributing to the implementation of the Commercial and Private Banking 1859 strategy. It also means taking charge of a team of specialists who contribute to the growth of agricultural producers by offering advice, support and financial services tailored to clients.

Your role:

Effectively manage your team by creating an engaging work environment that reflects your qualities as an accomplished leader
Develop a skilled, proactive and engaged sales force in order to create a superior client experience
Support organizational changes and contribute to the development of your team through a multidisciplinary team approach (Commercial, Private Banking 1859, Insurance, etc.) around the client and all of their needs
Identify and develop business opportunities in your market, increase your commercial client base and establish business development strategies based on the Bank's orientations
Oversee a sustainable and profitable growth plan and meet financial performance targets
You must be able to identify and manage the risks inherent to the sector
Seek to expand your knowledge and that of your team in integrated consulting services Commercial and Private Banking 1859
Identify and propose ways to change and rethink work practices so as to boost process and system efficiency
Keep abreast of economic trends affecting the Commercial Banking sector and ensure that the products and services offered meet our clients’ evolving needs
Ensure visibility for the Bank and promote its products and services with various external parties (e.g., accountants, lawyers, notary, Mortgage Broker, etc.)

Your team:

Reporting to the Vice President Agriculture, you will act as a leader for the team in Eastern Ontario, Outaouais, Lanaudière, Laval, Laurentides, Abittibi-Témiscamingue. This team is composed of 16 employees, including Account Managers and Account representatives.

Our training programs use on-the-job learning to help you master your role. You can access personalized training content on such topics as banking solutions and the advisory approach to support your ongoing learning. You’ll also have access to colleagues with a wide range of expertise, experience, and backgrounds to enrich all aspects of your development.

Prerequisites :

Bachelor's degree in a related field and 10 years of relevant experience
Master's degree in a related field and 8 years of relevant experience
Significant experience dealing with Commercial Banking clients (mid-market and/or agriculture)
Knowledge of the agricultural sector or field
Solid background in personnel management
Experience in complex financing structures and risk analysis
Experience in sales coaching
Negotiation experience
Ability to maximize the use of sales management tools (e.g., dashboards)

Languages:

French

Skills

Agriculture Business Alignment Commercial Banking Critical Thinking Data-Driven Decision-Making Decision Making Diversity & Inclusion Emotional Intelligence Innovation Management Learning Agility Managerial Courage Mobilization Partner Development Resiliency Risk 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.

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?

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For an environment that supports your career path

There are many varied opportunities for you to progress and develop, and move ahead in your career. This includes on-the-job learning and training, co-development and pairing with other employees, professional support and mentoring, internal career days or discussion forums with our leaders.

For an inclusive and diverse environment

We foster inclusion in an environment where each person’s unique qualities, whether visible or invisible, are celebrated and valued. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?