Senior Advisor, Events and Partnerships, Ontario
City : Toronto
Category : Permanent Full-Time
Industry : Advisory services, Commercial banking
Employer : National Bank
Client engagement | Regional approach (Ontario) in line with the national sector strategy
Your role
In this key role, you will play an active part in strengthening client engagement by leading the deployment and on-the-ground activation of events, sponsorships, partnerships, and donation initiatives for the Commercial and Private Banking 1859 sector in Ontario. Fully aligned with the national line of business strategy, you will tailor and adapt priorities to reflect Ontario’s regional context – providing strategic recommendations and ensuring rigorous execution. Your objective is clear: drive business value, support brand visibility, and elevate client impact.
Your responsibilities:
Events and sponsorships – Execution and evolution of the approach
- Plan and deliver event and sponsorship initiatives for the Commercial and Private Banking 1859 sector in Ontario, with a strong focus on execution excellence, client experience, and business relevance.
- Contribute to the evolution of the sector’s event and sponsorship approach by integrating emerging trends, market best practices, and innovative activation strategies.
- Be present on the ground during events to foster relationship-building, participant engagement, and business development opportunities.
Negotiation, management, and activation of sponsorships and partnerships
- Negotiate and manage donation, sponsorship, and strategic partnership agreements for the sector, ensuring all activations are coherent and aligned with business-line priorities.
- Build trusted relationships with professional associations, networks, partners, and key centres of influence relevant to the Ontario market.
Ongoing performance measurement
- Continuously measure the impact of sponsorships, partnerships, and events for Commercial and Private Banking 1859, assessing both engagement and business outcomes.
- Provide actionable recommendations to refine approaches, optimize investments, and strengthen the effectiveness of initiatives over time.
Collaboration with leaders and the sales force
- Work closely with regional leaders and business-line sales teams in Ontario to ensure a strong understanding of local issues, challenges, and opportunities.
- Act as a strategic advisor, recommending formats, orientations, and activations that enhance client engagement and support business priorities.
Contribution at the national level
- Contribute to the evolution of the sector’s national sponsorship, partnership, donation, and event strategy, offering insights grounded in Ontario market realities.
- Play an active role within a panCanadian sector squad, promoting the sharing of learnings, successes, and inspiring practices across regions.
Your team:
You will join the Strategy and Growth team within the Commercial and Private Banking 1859 sector. This multidisciplinary team is recognized for its excellence, collaborative spirit, and strong ability to adapt. You’ll thrive in a dynamic environment that emphasizes learning through action, supported by robust training programs and the diverse expertise and backgrounds of the team. This ecosystem will actively contribute to your ongoing professional development.
Qualifications:
- 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in designing and delivering event initiatives, sponsorship and partnership activations, and negotiating related agreements — ideally in a corporate environment or with corporate clients.
- Strong knowledge of the financial industry and the Commercial Banking sector (an asset).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
- English required; knowledge of French is an asset.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with internal clients and partners.
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and navigate shifting priorities.
- A positive, proactive, and solutionsoriented mindset.
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!