Regional Manager, Indigenous Banking in Canada Creek, Nova Scotia at Jobgether
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Job Description
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Regional Manager, Indigenous Banking based in Canada.
This role plays a key leadership and strategic advisory function within Indigenous Banking, supporting the delivery of tailored financial solutions for Indigenous Peoples, businesses, and communities. You will act as a bridge between regional operations and enterprise leadership, helping shape and execute banking strategies that drive sustainable growth and meaningful client impact. The position requires a strong blend of commercial credit expertise, relationship management, and strategic thinking. You will collaborate across business lines to identify opportunities, strengthen portfolio performance, and ensure alignment with broader organizational goals. Acting as a trusted partner, you will also support internal teams in building cultural awareness and enhancing service excellence. This is a highly influential role where your insights and relationships directly shape client outcomes and community engagement across the region.
- Support the execution of Indigenous Banking strategy in collaboration with senior regional leadership, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives and regional priorities.
- Provide guidance across credit risk, business analysis, reporting, and strategic initiatives while contributing to special projects that enhance portfolio performance.
- Act as a strategic advisor on portfolio management, identifying emerging trends and opportunities across Indigenous banking relationships and broader business units.
- Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders to support long-term collaboration and trust.
- Participate in committees and working groups to contribute to strategic planning and enterprise-wide initiatives.
- Coach and support business banking and regional teams to strengthen cultural understanding, relationship capability, and client service excellence.
- Contribute to sound lending decisions and commercial outcomes while ensuring adherence to credit and risk frameworks.
This role requires strong experience in commercial banking or credit environments, combined with the ability to operate as a strategic partner across complex stakeholder networks. You should bring a deep understanding of lending practices, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to influence outcomes in a regulated financial environment.
- 3–5+ years of experience in commercial credit, lending, or commercial banking with hands-on exposure to lending processes and credit decisioning.
- Strong understanding of commercial lending guidelines, credit risk frameworks, and financial analysis.
- Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships across internal teams and external client groups, including senior leadership.
- Demonstrated experience in relationship building, negotiation, and influencing without direct authority.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to translate complex financial concepts clearly.
- High level of organization, adaptability, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and strong analytical capability.
- Understanding of Indigenous communities, or experience working closely with Indigenous clients and stakeholders, is highly valued.
- Competitive base salary with variable compensation and performance-based incentives
- Comprehensive health, dental, and wellness benefits for employees and eligible dependents
- Retirement savings plans and employer-supported financial wellbeing programs
- Paid time off, holidays, and flexible work arrangements where applicable
- Strong focus on learning, training, and long-term career development opportunities
- Access to mentoring programs and structured professional growth pathways
- Inclusive workplace culture focused on equity, belonging, and collaboration
- Employee recognition programs and community engagement initiatives
- Support for accessibility and accommodations throughout the employee journey.