Banking Associate

Description:

Banking Associates are part of an accelerated developmental program designed to equip individuals with a foundation for a career in Business Banking. Working primarily in our banking centres with deal teams, this role focuses on developing core-banking skills and provides credit structuring, credit underwriting, risk management while delivering client solutions with increasing autonomy and complexity over the course of a 12-month accelerator program. Partnering with experienced finance professionals and leaders across the organization with direct executive sponsorship & engagement with the C-Suite professionals. You will grow your financial foresight, develop under an experienced CWB leader, and foster a well-rounded network of diverse banking professionals.

Difference makers. Active learners. Dedicated underdogs. Change advocates. Game changers. Self-starters. The passionately committed. We hire with intention. The mildly interested need not apply.

You’re a candidate if

• You want to pursue a career in Business Banking

• You want a foot in the door for future growth opportunities with CWB

• You’re completing your undergraduate degree and can begin work in the Spring of 2023!

• Building relationships and networking with people from a diverse group of backgrounds is central to your purpose.

• You have an analytical mind, are naturally curious, and love diving into data to inform your decisions.

• You’re fascinated by financial services and understanding business operations of today and tomorrow.

• You are prepared to be brand ambassador and sell client-based solutions with confidence, seeking positive impactful outcomes for all.

• You are results driven with a bias for action. You push yourself to achieve goals, welcoming challenges and pursuing objectives with energy, drive, and the need to finish, and finish well.

• You take ownership of your own learning and development, actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged.

• You’re agile in the face of change and can operate effectively even when the way forward is unclear. We expect you to fail and fail forward.

• The word inclusion has deep meaning to you. It’s more than a concept, it’s a way of thinking, behaving, and holding yourself accountable.

• You collaborate and contribute to optimize every interaction.

What’s in it for you?

• A comprehensive rotational experiential learning & developmental program that accelerates you career to the position of Portfolio Management Specialist. A blended learning approach including classroom, on-line, and group collaboration.

• An accelerated compensation program with competitive salary reviewed every 6 months after graduation up to 2 years tenure with additional opportunities for annual performance incentives based on performance thresholds, a flexible benefits program and continuing education programs.

• An assigned mentor & program manager to support your learning journey.

• Banking Associates also qualify for the Key Contributor Program

• Dedicated support & extensive networking opportunities throughout the program with various touch points and interactions with program alumni, program owners, educators, and senior leaders.

• Embedded in a cohort, you will benefit from peer-to-peer learning, camaraderie, shared training & working sessions & the freedom to fail forward.

• Educational Assistance & Professional Membership fee reimbursement

• Full access to CWB Coaching Services & CWB Career Services

• Annual Banking Associate Conference