Brayden Harper

Sharpshooter
DISC Type : DC

Manager, Indigenous Relations and Community Development at Meridian Credit Union

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Brayden Harper is the Manager of Indigenous Relations and Community Development at Meridian Credit Union, where he leads the Indigenous strategy and lending program. With a background in Indigenous banking at CIBC and BDC, he focuses on driving social impact and portfolio growth. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Manitoba.

Passionate about culture and diversity, Brayden has lived in England, Hong Kong, and Ecuador, and has traveled to over 41 countries. He has an entrepreneurial spirit and is driven by innovative ideas in banking, advertising, and sports entertainment. People who have worked with him describe him as ambitious, intelligent, and strong-willed.

He once met King Charles in London.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Thorough Evaluator

Rigorous & Demanding

They like to move fast and expect the same from others.  More than the product, they care about the impact of the product. They take a lot of pride in personal achievements.

Topics They Care About

Economic Reconciliation
A central theme in his current role and recent social media activity, focusing on empowering Indigenous economies and building authentic relationships with Indigenous communities.
Indigenous Banking
His career has been dedicated to this sector, holding progressive roles at BDC, CIBC, and now Meridian Credit Union to support Indigenous entrepreneurs and markets.
Community Engagement
His work involves managing community partnerships and representing his organization at community events, a skill he developed in roles including with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Media Appearances

Brayden has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2024
Manager, Indigenous Relations and Community Development at Meridian Credit Union
Senior Manager, Indigenous Markets at CIBC
1-2019 - 4-2021
Account Manager, Indigenous Banking — GTA & Southern Ontario at BDC
5-2017 - 9-2019
Account Manager, Indigenous Banking — Manitoba at BDC
1-2016 - 12-2017
Brand Ambassador at TranQool

Education

2015 - 2016
Marketing and International Business from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2012 - 2016
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) from University of Manitoba

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Insights For Selling To Brayden

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be respectful but crisp
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots

DONT's

  • Avoid being too verbose
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Brayden is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Brayden

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Brayden move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Brayden take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Brayden

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