Business Advisor - Glen Abbey Branch, Oakville, ON
Manage a portfolio of high-value small business clients to achieve retention and growth goals while providing exceptional service. Actively engage with the local business community to build relationships and provide comprehensive financial advice.
- On-site
- Oakville, ON
- Posted Aug 6, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
Requisition ID: 269940 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. About the role What you’ll be doing… Our Advisors are customer-centric and able to connect with people in a relatable way. As an essential member of the Canadian Banking Branch network, the focus is to provide exceptional service throughout the customer’s journey by: Manage an assigned portfolio of high value and/or complex small business owner relationships to achieve retention and other negotiated goals while meeting Scotiabank’s Service Standard Creating a strong presence within the local business community by developing relationships with various Centres of Influence Proactively engage with new and existing clients to build strong, ongoing relationships and provide comprehensive advice, enabling them to build successful businesses Partner with fellow advisors to create a customer centric environment What you have… You possess a results oriented attitude and have sound knowledge of the small business market including the features and benefits of small business products and services, including; an understanding of financial statements, applicable risk management policies and legal and security documentation for small business products You demonstrate excellent business development techniques and are conversant with small business legal structures and life cycles, competitor offerings and alternate sources of financing You have good organizational skills and are flexible to adapt to a constantly changing environment You are a strong relationship builder and communicator; and enjoy meeting people and are proficient at collaborating with others You have an education in a business related discipline or equivalent work experience as a small business owner Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle What we’re offering… The opportunity to join a forward-thinking company with the ability to collaborate with other business lines within the bank A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development A competitive compensation and benefits package Internal training to support your growth and enhance your skills An organization committed to making a difference in our communities– for you and our customers Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Oakville Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets. At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
What you’ll do
Manage a portfolio of high-value small business clients to achieve retention and growth goals while providing exceptional service. Actively engage with the local business community to build relationships and provide comprehensive financial advice.
Requirements
Requires a business-related education or equivalent experience as a small business owner, along with strong knowledge of financial statements and risk management. Candidates must possess excellent business development skills and hold a valid driver's license with access to a vehicle.
Benefits
• Competitive compensation • Benefits package • Professional development • Internal training
Listed skills
- Customer servicePreferred
- CommunicationPreferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Relationship management
- Small business banking
- Financial statement analysis
- Risk management
- Business development
- Customer service
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Financial advisory
- Influencing Skills
- IT Security Documentation
- Influencing Without Authority
- Organizational Skills
- Private Banking
- Valid Driver's License
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Business Development
- Commercial Banking
- Capital Markets
- Document Formatting
- Financial Statements
- Investment Banking
- Risk Management
- Wealth Management
Job areas
- Finance & Accounting
- Sales
- Customer Service & Support
- Management & Leadership
- Business Advisor
- Business / Management Consultant
- Management and Organization Analysts
- Management Analysts
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
