Summit Readiness Associate, Commercial Development Program (RM- Agriculture banking) Stratford, ON

Scotiabank • Stratford, ON

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Join a purpose-driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. We are seeking candidates with backgrounds in banking, agriculture, agri-business, lending, sales, or client-facing advisory roles who want to deepen their expertise in Commercial Banking. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who understand the agricultural sector—or are eager to learn more—and are motivated to build strong client relationships, deliver tailored financial solutions, and support local market growth. As part of the Commercial Banking Development Summit Readiness Program, you will gain a structured development experience designed to prepare both external candidates and current Scotiabank employees for progression into client-facing Commercial Banking roles. This is a results-driven Talent Development Program of up to 12 months in duration. In this role, you will support the growth and management of a portfolio of agricultural and agri-business clients by helping deliver advice, credit solutions, and day-to-day relationship support. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be placed into a full-time position, with the potential for career advancement into senior roles.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in business, finance, accounting, agriculture, agri-business, economics, or a related field is preferred.
• 2–6 years of prior experience in credit, business development, client-facing, advice, strategy, or relationship-based roles is an asset.
• Background in agriculture, agri-business, farm operations, or strong demonstrated interest in the agricultural sector is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated learning agility, self-directed growth, and a keen interest in Commercial Banking.
• Experience in global banking or international markets is an asset.
• Strong client-centric judgment and decision making, risk awareness, and effective escalation skills.
• Excellent communication and disciplined documentation, with an eye for regulatory and operational compliance.
• Collaboration skills and ability to deliver integrated solutions across teams.
• Professional presence, adaptability, and ability to integrate into a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle for travel within the assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Participate fully in the Talent Development Program, accelerating expertise in Commercial Banking credit, risk, and business development through guided learning, practical assignments, and coaching.
• Engage in complex, hands-on assignments across credit, risk, and client service disciplines to build professional judgment and leadership confidence.
• Support the development, management, and growth of relationships with agricultural and agri-business clients.
• Champion a customer-focused culture, deepening client relationships and leveraging broader Bank resources.
• Support Directors and Relationship Managers across various Commercial Banking segments, assisting with servicing a diverse client base—both borrowing and non-borrowing and with operations extending nationally or internationally.
• Actively develop business development capabilities, including risk management, commercial acumen, communication, and collaboration, progressing from foundational awareness to independent execution.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and Bank standards, enhance financial analysis, due diligence, and monitoring skills, and support strong credit decisions and portfolio quality.
• Model professional behaviors, contribute to a collaborative team environment, and demonstrate accountability for personal growth.
• Apply learning from training, coaching, and feedback to real-world client activities and internal forums.
• Seek feedback, reflect on performance, and demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and ownership of personal development.

Benefits

• Accelerated development experience preparing you for client-facing roles in Commercial Banking.
• Exposure to a broad range of assignments and collaboration with industry-leading professionals.
• Opportunities to build expertise in business development, credit, and risk within a dynamic commercial banking environment.
• Support from program leadership, business stakeholders, and internal partners as you progress toward placement readiness.
• Experience with complex client, credit, and operational data management, and exposure to both standard and sophisticated client needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree