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Department: ATB Business Banking
Job Number: REQ7579
Location: Lethbridge, Alberta
Onsite: You'll work primarily from an ATB branch, corporate office or client location, with some remote flexibility
Apply by: May 16, 2024
Paygrade: K-PFS
System Title: Business Banker 6
# Positions available: 1
Leader: Krystal Cruickshank

* This is an 18 month temporary opportunity

Reporting to the Director, the Relationship Manager (RM) works with a team of ATB Business associates and partners and is responsible for increasing and retaining business based on annual growth targets, and increasing the profitability of a specified portfolio of ATB Business customers. The RM excels at proactively developing new opportunities while retaining and growing existing relationships.

At the heart of it, you are a relationship builder and connector who thrives on supporting the needs of our commercial and agri-business clients in the province. You aim to become a trusted advisor through consistent support and a genuine desire to understand where our clients are, where they came from and where they are going.

Relationship Manager Accountabilities:

• You meet and exceed client needs and expectations by identifying products, services and opportunities they may not be aware of, in order to grow their business.
• You achieve set portfolio targets by growing your existing book of business and developing a pipeline of new loans and deposits.
• You refer clients to the appropriate partner and effectively translate ATB Business and Market information for the entire branch team emphasizing its relevance to their business while growing partnerships.
• You effectively manage your existing portfolio of ATB Business clients which includes renewing expired credits, initiating and following up on arrears and debt recovery.
• You effectively manage operational, regulatory & credit risk to ensure ATB's risk tolerance is adhered to.
• You handle client inquiries, concerns, and complaints expertly by resolving them in a timely manner.
• You actively participate in internal and external events, promoting ATB Financial by supporting initiatives that are important to the success of Albertans.
• You have the capacity to work collaboratively with clients in a virtual or in-person manner, and are proactive in building relationships with clients and communities you are not always physically present in.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Post secondary education in business, agriculture or related equivalent experience.
• 3+ years previous experience in retail banking and commercial lending to small and medium sized enterprises.
• Proven ability to generate new business and meet established targets.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing financial data and structuring credit recommendations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the drivers of business cash flow and how to apply basic principles of effective cash flow management.
• Demonstrated success with building collaborative relationships in person.
• Strong negotiation and relationship building skills.
• Ability to evaluate the attractiveness of new business opportunities.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset with a confident, tactful and persuasive demeanor.
• An inquisitive approach with the proven ability to connect and engage with new and existing clients with ease.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Broad based business knowledge and acumen.

At ATB, we know that as you develop in your career, you gain many transferable skills. If you believe your experience and qualities are what we are looking for, please consider applying!

Interested? If you know one of our team members, BEFORE applying, reach out to them and ask them for a referral link to help your application stand out.

Online applications are preferred. Please let us know if you require any accommodations.

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Benefits

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We are dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the diversity within our communities and creating an environment where every team member has what they need to reach their potential. We encourage candidates from all equity-seeking groups to apply.

What happens next?

Thank you for applying online. If you are shortlisted for this opportunity, you will hear from us after the posting close date regarding next steps. We might ask you to participate in a digital interview or phone interview. If you require any accommodations, please let us know.

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