Senior commercial banking manager financing and advising Southern Alberta businesses at BDC. Growing mid-market portfolios across rural communities and developing entrepreneur relationships.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a business development plan aligned with Business Centre objectives
Grow the client portfolio, retain existing clients, and acquire new self-sourced business opportunities
Manage and expand a portfolio of mid-market clients across Southern Alberta rural markets
Build long-term relationships with business owners, executives, and senior decision-makers
Generate new business through prospecting, networking, referrals, and relationship-building
Engage with chambers of commerce, industry associations, economic development organizations, and professional partners
Analyze client financial information, business models, and financing needs
Structure, negotiate, present, and recommend financing solutions while adhering to BDC credit and risk requirements
Collaborate with internal partners to deliver integrated financing and advisory solutions
Manage multiple client opportunities and financing files while meeting deadlines and service standards
Maintain a regular presence in the assigned territory through in-market meetings, networking, and business development initiatives
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
3 to 5 years of client-facing experience in commercial banking
Experience supporting clients and developing business within the South Alberta market, including rural and regional communities
Knowledge of the local business ecosystem, economic drivers, and market opportunities in specified South Alberta regions
Experience in business development, including prospecting, pipeline development, lead generation, client follow-up, and opportunity management
Experience analyzing business models, financial information, and client financing requirements
Experience structuring and recommending commercial financing solutions
Negotiation experience with business owners, executives, and senior decision-makers
Ability to manage multiple client relationships, financing opportunities, and projects simultaneously
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong relationship-building and client management skills
Valid driver's license
Access to a personal vehicle
Strong knowledge of the business landscape and economic environment across South Alberta communities (preferred)
Experience with entrepreneurial and growth-oriented businesses generating up to $50 million in annual revenue (preferred)
Existing relationships with local business associations, professional service providers, referral partners, or economic development organizations (preferred)
Experience developing business opportunities in rural, regional, or agricultural-based markets (preferred)
Benefits
Flexible and competitive benefits
Employee Savings and Investment Plan with employer matching
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