Agriculture Specialist, Commercial Banking

Responsibilities

• Proactively acquire and develop relationships with prospects and high-value small business customers
• Develop and maintain relationships with Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, and Wealth Partners
• Acquire new Agriculture customer relationships through industry events and community involvement
• Maintain and grow an allocated portfolio of agriculture clients
• Provide specialized agriculture expertise and financial advice to business owners
• Prepare and ensure all documentation adheres to Bank policies and authorization limits

Requirements

• Experience in Canadian Agriculture (educational or professional)
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Economics
• Strong knowledge of business financial statements, specifically for the Agriculture segment
• Proven success in sales, marketing, and business development
• Ability to build and maintain key professional relationships
• Possession of a vehicle for significant travel to customer farms and trade shows

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of competitor offerings and alternate financing sources
• Understanding of economic conditions affecting the agriculture segment

About the Company

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas, helping customers, families, and communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products, and services.