Attendance
Hybrid
Job number
31313
Category
Manager
Status: Permanent
Type of Contract
Permanent
Schedule: Full-Time
Full Time / Part Time?
Full-Time
Posting date
02-Mar-2026
Area(s) of interest: Advisory services, Commercial banking
Location(s): Vancouver
A career as a Commercial Manager, Sales Support team Team within Commercial Banking at National Bank means leading Account Representative teams responsible for commercial financing, transactional services, client onboarding, and investment-related activities.
This role plays a critical part in ensuring operational excellence, strong risk management, and a high-quality client experience through effective leadership, sound judgment, and continuous improvement. The Commercial Manager provides consistent oversight across the full Account Representative mandate, enabling scale, standardization, and strong execution across regions.
Your role : - Lead and manage a team of Account Representatives and Senior Account Representatives responsible for:
- Commercial financing activities
- Transactional and cash management services
- Client onboarding and account opening
- Investment-related processing and support
- Provide coaching, guidance, and escalation management across all AR responsibilities, ensuring balanced coverage and end to end accountability
- Oversee daily operations and workload distribution to ensure service level commitments, quality standards, and turnaround times are met
- Conduct one on one meetings, coaching sessions, and annual performance reviews
- Design and deliver training programs that strengthen technical expertise, product knowledge, and risk awareness across the full AR mandate
- Monitor team capacity and ensure timely, accurate case management within CRM and operational systems
Operational Oversight & Risk Control : - Ensure accurate execution of Account Representative responsibilities, including:
- Account openings (ICOP, cross border banking, overnight rate facilities)
- Online banking and cash management setups
- Credit facility setup and processing, including investment products
- Commercial financing activities, including derivatives (SWAPs), risk replacement lines, and Letters of Credit
- Validate documentation quality and audit readiness across ICOP, Unison, Oscar, and CRM platforms
- Implement appropriate risk controls and manage escalations with clients and internal partners
- Ensure adherence to internal policies, procedures, and operational standards
Strategic Alignment & Continuous Improvement : - Collaborate with Sr Commercial Manager to align team objectives with organizational and regional priorities
- Drive process optimization, standardization, and change management initiatives across the Account Representative function
- Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and client experience
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that reduce rework, improve cycle times, and strengthen controls
Compliance & Governance : - Oversee adherence to regulatory requirements and internal governance standards
- Review compliance issues, manage exceptions, and ensure timely resolution
- Monitor margining, covenant tracking, and exceptional activity reporting in partnership with internal stakeholders
Client Service & Escalation Management : - Act as the primary escalation point for complex client, operational, and risk-related issues
- Contribute to a consistent, high-quality client experience across all AR-supported activities
Your team: You will report to the Senior Commercial Manager (British Columbia).
You will lead an Account Representative team with end to end responsibility across financing, transactional, onboarding, and investment activities, ensuring consistent execution and strong collaboration across Commercial Banking.
Basic requirements : - Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field
- 7-10 years of banking experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a leadership role
- Strong knowledge of commercial banking operations, including:
- Commercial financing
- Transactional services
- Client onboarding
- Investment-related processing
- Demonstrated experience coaching, developing, and engaging high performing teams
- Experience managing operational risk, compliance, and audit readiness
- Proven ability to prioritize work, manage volume, and lead teams in a dynamic environment
Languages: English
Skills
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Critical Thinking Diversity & Inclusion Emotional Intelligence Problem Solving Risk Management Stress Management Client-focused Decision Making Learning Agility Mobilization Partner Development Resiliency Strategy Execution Managerial Courage
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.
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
Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
Telemedicine service
Virtual sleep clinic
These are a few of the benefits available to you. 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 actively listen to employees' ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication is encouraged.
We're putting people first 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 peoples' lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusivity is central to our commitments. We offer a barrier-free workplace that is accessible to all employees.
We want our recruitment process to be fully accessible. If you require accommodation, feel free to let us know during your first conversations with us. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?
Come live your ambitions with us!
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