Associate Vice-President, Agriculture

Being an Associate Vice President, Agriculture, at National Bank means contributing to the execution of the strategy for the Commercial Banking and Private Wealth 1859 sector. It also means leading a team of specialists who support the growth of agricultural producers by providing advice, guidance, and tailored financial services. Your role : Ensure sound management of your team by fostering an engaging environment that reflects your strengths as an accomplished leader Build and develop a skilled, proactive, and engaged team to deliver a superior client experience Support organizational change and contribute to team development through a multidisciplinary team approach (Commercial Banking, Wealth Management, Insurance, etc.) centered on the client and their overall needs Identify and develop business opportunities within your market, grow your client base, and establish business development strategies aligned with the Bank’s strategic priorities Lead a sustainable and profitable growth plan for the sector Identify and manage risks inherent to the sector’s activities Continuously enhance your own expertise and that of your team in integrated advisory services across Commercial Banking and Wealth Management Identify and recommend changes that challenge existing practices in order to optimize process and system efficiency Stay informed on economic developments impacting the sector and ensure that the Bank’s products and services evolve in line with client needs Ensure visibility and promote the Bank’s products and services with external stakeholders (accountants, lawyers, notaries, agricultural organizations, and others) Your team: Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Agriculture, you will act as a co‑leader for the Montérégie East and West territory, as well as part of the Eastern Townships. Agricultural service centres are located in Granby, Saint‑Hyacinthe, Saint‑Jean‑sur‑Richelieu, Saint‑Rémi, and Valleyfield. The team is composed of approximately 30 employees, including Account Managers and Account Officers. Our training programs are built around on‑the‑job learning to help you master your role. You will have access to personalized training content on topics such as banking solutions and the advisory approach to support your ongoing development. You will also collaborate with colleagues who bring a wide range of expertise, experience, and backgrounds to enrich every aspect of your professional growth. Prerequisites : Bachelor’s degree related to the field of activity and 10 years of relevant experience Master’s degree related to the field of activity and 8 years of relevant experience Significant experience serving commercial clients (Commercial Banking and/or Agriculture) Knowledge of the agricultural sector Strong people‑management experience Experience with complex financing structures and risk analysis Sales coaching experience Negotiation experience Ability to maximize the use of sales management tools (dashboards, etc.) Your benefits 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 * 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 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? Join us!