Senior Director & Team Lead, Commercial Banking

Hybrid

Job number

36157

Category

Senior Professional

Status: Permanent

Schedule: Full-Time

14-Oct-2026

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

Location(s): Waterloo

A career as a Senior Director & Team Lead, Commercial Banking in the Commercial & Private Banking 1859 team at National Bank means acting as a strategic business development leader and trusted relationship manager. This role allows you to have a direct impact on National Bank's growth in Ontario by developing new commercial banking relationships, strengthening our presence in the Windsor market, and helping build a high-performing team. Your experience in commercial banking, business development, and relationship management will enable you to create meaningful value for clients while contributing to the Bank's long-term growth strategy.

Your role:

• Develop new business opportunities and grow a portfolio of commercial clients in the Windsor market.
• Build and strengthen relationships with business owners, executives, professional advisors, and key community stakeholders.
• Identify clients' financing, cash management, and banking needs and recommend tailored solutions that support their growth objectives.
• Collaborate with internal partners to deliver the full range of National Bank's commercial banking capabilities and expertise.
• Contribute to the expansion of National Bank's market presence by leveraging your network and participating in local business development initiatives.
• Achieve portfolio growth and client acquisition objectives while maintaining an exceptional client experience.

Your team:

Within the Commercial & Private Banking 1859 sector, you will be part of a growing team dedicated to supporting National Bank's continued expansion in Ontario. You will report to a senior commercial banking leader and collaborate with experienced professionals who are passionate about client relationships, business development, and community engagement. This team is being built to support our long-term growth ambitions in the Windsor and south west markets, offering a unique opportunity to help shape our success while accelerating your own career. We strive to provide maximum flexibility through a hybrid work environment and a flexible, adaptable schedule.

The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on learning through action, allow you to master your role and develop new areas of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, and coaching and mentoring support are available to you at all times.

Requirements:

• Hold a bachelor's degree in a related field and several years of experience in commercial banking, business development, or relationship management.
• Demonstrate a proven track record of acquiring new clients, developing business opportunities, and growing commercial banking portfolios.
• Possess strong knowledge of the Windsor business communities, including an established professional network.
• Experience structuring and delivering financing, cash management, and other commercial banking solutions.
• Ability to identify opportunities, influence decisions, and manage complex client relationships.
• Be available to travel within the market as required.
• Strong relationship-building and networking abilities
• Accountability and ownership
• Autonomy and initiative
• Collaboration and partnership
• Results-oriented approach with a client-centric focus

Languages:

Skills

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
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and family assistance program
• Preferential banking services
• Involvement in community initiatives
• 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?

Why work at National Bank?

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?