Director, Business Transfer - Agriculture

A career as a Director, Business Transfer, within the Business Acquisition, Sale and Transfer team at National Bank means acting as a specialist supporting agricultural entrepreneurs with their business acquisition, sale and transfer projects. This role allows you to make a positive impact on our clients through your agricultural sector expertise, business development experience, and knowledge of financing and credit.
Your role:
Develop business opportunities related to the acquisition, sale and transfer of agricultural businesses with entrepreneurs and internal and external partners.
Support agricultural entrepreneurs throughout their business transfer projects by acting as a specialist at every stage of the process.
Advise commercial banking teams on the positioning and execution of agricultural files and help identify financial strategies tailored to clients’ needs.
Build and maintain a network of business partners within the agricultural ecosystem to generate new opportunities and contribute to new client acquisition.
Collaborate with various Bank specialists to deliver a distinctive client experience and support the growth of existing relationships.
Contribute to National Bank’s visibility within the business transfer and agricultural ecosystem.
Your team:Within the Business Acquisition, Sale and Transfer sector, you are part of a team of 11 colleagues and report to the Business Transfer Leader. Our team stands out for its expertise, close relationships with entrepreneurs and ability to bring together various partners around business acquisition, sale and transfer projects.
In this specialized agricultural role, you work closely with teams serving agricultural clients as well as various National Bank specialists. Together, we share best practices and contribute to developing and strengthening our business transfer expertise.
The Bank values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on learning through experience, help you master your role and develop new areas of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, as well as coaching and mentoring support, are available to you at all times.
Prerequisites:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, agronomy, agricultural economics or a related field.
Significant experience in financial services, agricultural financing, commercial credit or an advisory role supporting agricultural entrepreneurs.
Experience in business development and building long-term relationships with entrepreneurs and partners in the agricultural sector.
In-depth knowledge of financial analysis, credit and the issues involved in the acquisition, sale and transfer of agricultural businesses.
Knowledge of the agricultural ecosystem and the business realities of producers and entrepreneurs in the sector.
Availability to travel to meet with clients, internal teams and business partners.
Languages:French, English Reason to require this language: you will need to serve clients who speak a language other than French regularly.
Required skills:Accountability, Client-focused, Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Learning Agility, Listening, Problem Solving, Standards Compliance, Teamwork
Your benefitsIn 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 environmentWe’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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