Account Manager, SME, Franchise Finance - Bilingual

As an Account Manager, SME, Franchise Finance at National Bank, you’ll be a trusted financing partner to restaurant owners across Canada. With your business development expertise, financial acumen, and deep knowledge of the hospitality sectors, you’ll have a direct impact on client growth, portfolio quality, and the Bank’s profitability. Your ability to structure tailored financing solutions, build long-term relationships, and collaborate across teams will help strengthen National Bank’s leadership in franchise and hospitality finance.

Your role

• Source, structure, and negotiate financing transactions with restaurant owners across Canada.


• Achieve annual origination, profitability, and fee income objectives aligned with business plans.


• Analyze financial statements, operating performance, and industry trends to recommend credit decisions.


• Prepare and present financing proposals and pricing strategies to clients and prospects.


• Work closely and develop meaningful relationships with Franchisor partners and representatives across Canada

Your team

As part of NBC Franchise Finance, you’ll join a specialized national team focused on financing solutions for hotel and restaurant operators. You’ll report to the Managing Director, Restaurants and work closely with Account Reps, Account Managers, Portfolio Managers and other team members. The team is recognized for its deep industry expertise, disciplined credit approach, and strong client relationships across Canada.

Our team values collaboration, accountability, and knowledge sharing. We work in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment where professionalism and trust are essential. Standard business hours apply, with flexibility required to attend client meetings, industry events, and conferences as needed.

In this role, you’ll have opportunities to expand your portfolio responsibility, strengthen your strategic advisory skills, and progress within NBC Franchise Finance or other specialized commercial banking teams. Career development is supported through regular goal setting, feedback, and tailored learning paths aligned with your ambitions.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, commerce, or a related field.


• Minimum 3 years of experience in business development, sales or financial analysis within financial services, hospitality, or commercial real estate


• Strong communication skills in both French and English required.


• Proven ability to achieve sales objectives and perform in a target-driven environment.


• Availability for travel and participation in industry events within Canada, if required.

Languages:

English, French
Reason to required English: To work closely with our colleagues outside Quebec