Private Banking Advisor

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About the Role

The Private Banking Advisor delivers a high-touch, relationship-driven banking experience to high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients across Alberta. Working within an integrated advisory team that includes a Private Banking Associate, a Client Experience Specialist, and a Financing Specialist, this role serves as a trusted advisor to clients and their families, providing holistic financial guidance across banking, credit, investment, and wealth planning needs. The Private Banking Advisor is accountable for building and managing a portfolio of affluent clients, deepening existing relationships, and acquiring new clients through proactive business development, active community leadership, and close collaboration with internal partners. This position requires sophisticated financial acumen, credit structuring expertise, and the ability to coordinate bespoke solutions tailored to each client's unique financial architecture.

Accountabilities

1. Client Experience & Relationship Management

• Foster a "Right-the-First-Time" mindset to achieve superior client experience results, exceeding high-quality service benchmarks to maximize client satisfaction and deliver a remarkable client experience.
• Build personalized relationships with clients and directly contribute to the sustainable growth, retention, and strategic expansion of the private banking portfolio.
• Develop and actively manage a dedicated portfolio of high-net-worth clients and their families.
• Establish trusted advisory relationships through comprehensive discovery and a deep understanding of each client's financial objectives, family dynamics, and intergenerational wealth goals.
• Deliver a personalized and proactive service model that embodies the highest standards of private banking.
• Conduct regular, disciplined client reviews and strategic discussions to ensure financial solutions remain seamlessly aligned with evolving client needs.

2. Business Development & Portfolio Growth

• Acquire new high-net-worth client relationships through professional networks, client referrals, targeted community involvement, and strategic partnerships across internal teams.
• Expand share of wallet with existing clients by proactively identifying opportunities across lending, deposits, investments, and holistic wealth planning solutions.
• Build and nurture robust relationships with key centres of influence, such as accountants, lawyers, and business advisors in the local market.
• Maintain an active, visible presence in the regional business and professional community to enhance brand awareness and support client acquisition.

3. Integrated Wealth & Credit Solutions

• Deliver integrated financial solutions encompassing complex credit structures, tailored investment strategies, liquidity planning, and estate and intergenerational wealth structures.
• Collaborate closely with internal partners—including wealth advisors, portfolio managers, estate and trust specialists, and commercial banking teams—to execute seamless, end-to-end client strategies.
• Structure and manage sophisticated credit facilities, including specialized lending arrangements secured by investment portfolios, commercial or residential real estate, and private corporate assets.
• Provide strategic counsel on cash management, portfolio leverage techniques, and overall balance-sheet and net-worth optimization.

4. Risk Management, Compliance & Governance

• Maintain strict adherence to credit policies, compliance regulations, and regulatory governance standards.
• Ensure all client portfolios and transactions are administered in rigorous compliance with enterprise risk tolerances and internal audit frameworks.
• Regularly monitor account performance, credit quality, and client portfolio activity to proactively identify and mitigate emerging risks.
• Ensure meticulous documentation and record-keeping so that all client interactions and credit approvals meet operational standards

5. Collaboration, Teamwork & Leadership

• Collaborate across wealth management, commercial banking, and retail banking divisions to deliver an effortless, unified client experience.
• Share regional market intelligence and expertise regarding the high-net-worth landscape in Alberta to inform strategic business decisions.
• Act as an engaged brand ambassador for ATB Private Banking within the community and across the enterprise.

Skills, Experience & Requirements

Core Competencies & Skills

HNW Relationship Management: Poised advisory presence with a proven ability to build trust with affluent clientele across business and executive social settings.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive banking experience with proven depth in customized credit structuring.

• Track record of managing, expanding, and retaining high-value client portfolios through proactive advisory.

• Demonstrated success in direct origination, referral network generation, and pipeline conversion.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related discipline preferred.

• Designations: CFP required (or obtained within 30 months of hire); CSC, PFP, or CIM considered an asset.

• Professional Development: Commitment to ongoing industry learning, conferences, and certifications.

Don’t meet all the requirements on the list?
A resume only goes so far in expressing who you are and the unique perspectives you bring. If you believe your skills and experience align with the role—but you might not check all the boxes—we want to hear from you. We encourage candidates from all work backgrounds, equity-seeking communities and experience levels to apply. If you’re seeking a career where your drive, perspective and growth are celebrated, we want to hear from you.

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What happens next?
If you are shortlisted, you’ll hear from us after the posting closes. Check out our How We Hire page to learn more about our hiring process. If you need any accommodations throughout this process, please let us know at [email protected]

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