Business Development Manager

Attendance

Remote

Job number

32860

Category

Intermediate Professional

Status: Permanent

Type of Contract

Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time

Full Time / Part Time?

Full-Time

Posting date

04-May-2026

Area(s) of interest: Advisory services, Commercial banking

Location(s): Vancouver

At National Bank Optimum Mortgage, we specialize in providing tailored mortgage solutions that reflect real life. We're looking for a Business Development Manager to lead strategic growth in Vancouver Island and Vancouver Lower Mainland, focused on expanding and managing mortgage fundings from referral sources and mortgage brokers.

This role is an opportunity to be the face of Optimum Mortgage in your market—delivering exceptional service backed by a strong support team in underwriting, management, and administration.

Your role:

Drive Growth: Develop and execute a proactive business plan to expand mortgage fundings through referral sources and mortgage brokers.
Sales Leadership: Execute targeted outbound calling, lead generation, networking, and relationship management strategies.
Client Service: Deliver exceptional experiences to clients by offering personalized and practical mortgage solutions.
Relationship Management: Cultivate and expand relationships with brokers and referral partners across the region.
Market Insight: Stay informed on client needs, market trends, competition, and economic indicators.
Risk Management: Ensure mortgage applications align with risk appetite, maintaining quality and compliance.
Brand Representation: Act as a trusted and professional ambassador of the Optimum Mortgage and National Bank brands.

Your team:

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to shape your career while helping clients achieve their homeownership dreams. You'll work with a diverse range of clients, using your expertise to create innovative solutions and overcome barriers to homeownership. As part of a client-focused team of six Business Development Managers that report to the Sr Manager, Regional Sales, you'll provide exceptional service and delivering the best outcomes for clients, regardless of their financial background. With the support, training, and resources to grow, you'll make a real impact while advancing your career.

Prerequisites:

A post-secondary degree in a related field
At least 8 years of experience in mortgage lending and sales
A proven record of implementing successful business development strategies
Comfort with Microsoft Office and an openness to learning new digital tools
Full proficiency in English (spoken and written)
Ability to travel around Vancouver Island and Lower Mainland BC

Languages:

English

Skills

Communication Emotional Intelligence Problem Solving Teamwork Accountability Client-focused Learning Agility Standards Compliance Listening

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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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?