City: Regina

Senior Financial Advisor

At Conexus, we are focused on supporting our members with their needs of today, while also helping them work towards their goals for the future.  It’s about more than conducting a banking transaction, it’s about providing our members with insightful content, tools, expert advice, and a full suite of products to empower them and inspire confidence in their financial decision-making. We prioritize growth and efficiency while never compromising on the financial well-being of our members. We do this by lending an ear to each member’s unique needs throughout Saskatchewan, ensuring personalized solutions.

Our employees are authentic, bold, creative, and responsible. They are the reason we consistently deliver outstanding member experiences. They’re more than just individuals who come to work each day, each employee is a vital part of Conexus.

We acknowledge that our Conexus offices and facilities are located on Treaty 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 lands. These are the traditional lands of the Cree, Dakota, Dene, Lakota, Nakota and Saulteaux peoples, as well as the homeland of the Métis.

The bigger picture

We’re looking for two agile and adaptive people with a strategic mindsets to come on board as a Senior Level Financial Advisor at our Sherwood Place branch in Regina. You will work diligently to build solid and trusting relationships with our members. Through conversations and ongoing support, you will provide members with personalized insights and options, empowering them to make informed choices about their money.

How you’ll be spending your time

  • Working closely with our members on a day-to-day basis to assist them in setting goals and making informed decisions that improve their financial well-being.
  • Building solid relationships and become a trusted financial partner, who proactively uncovers and identifies member needs through meaningful conversations.
  • Providing solutions and alternatives, including accounts and complex-level consumer investments and lending products and services (consumer loans, mortgages, terms, registered products, mutual funds) to meet new and existing needs of our members.
  • Growing and adapting your skills and knowledge in order to consistently perform with confidence.

The way people describe you

You are a people person and a skilled coach who develops relationships based on understanding and trust. You have deep knowledge in the psychology of money and understand the behaviours that often underlie members’ choices regarding their finances. You proactively step into conversations with courage and empathy. You are bold and demonstrate creative strength, continually exploring new paths to seek opportunities for improvements and efficiencies. You are a team player who welcomes diversity and can work effectively with others. You successfully handle multiple projects at the same time while staying committed to building your knowledge and skills.

The experience you bring

  • 24 Months of Financial Industry Experience in an Advisory Capacity
  • Experience working in a customer care/customer service role
  • Experience in portfolio management
  • License and experience in selling Mutual Funds are required
  • Experience in Underwriting Loans is required
  • First Canadian Title Training
  • Registered Retirement Consultant designations; or working towards this designation

What you get in return

Our team works tirelessly to ensure the financial success of each of our members. We think such dedication deserves recognition. That’s why we’re proud to offer some of the most competitive job perks of any employer around. Come, join our crew, and find out just how sweet the rewards can be:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Industry leading work-life balance and rewards
  • Formal and informal employee development
  • Meaningful work that makes a real difference in our members’ lives

We are excited to consider candidates with combined academic, professional and volunteer experience unique to them. Research shows that many applicants only apply if they meet every qualification of the role and we encourage you to consider the roles that most closely align with your skillset and experience. As we value diverse backgrounds and experiences and are focused on meaningfully building inclusive and diverse workplaces, you may be the new team member we’ve been looking for! This opportunity closes on July 30, 2023 so apply now! If you have questions about this position, please contact Shayla Riche at  jobs@conexus.ca

Regional Manager, Regina Markets

We are expanding our team to help us evolve through the next stage of our growth journey, and we want you to help shape our future. We now have a career opportunity for a Regional Manager, located in Regina.

As the Regional Manager you will….

Provide leadership and coaching to develop a cohesive, high functioning member centric team across all Regina locations. You will have a combination of operational and financial responsibilities to ensure a superior values-based experience is provided to our members on a consistent basis resulting in improved sales and profitability.

You will also be responsible for:

  • Supporting a constructive culture through teamwork, positive collaboration and owning your own and TCU’s success.
  • Providing leadership support through collaboration with all business lines including Wealth Management and Business Solutions.
  • Supporting corporate initiatives through effective communication and participation in all branch campaigns and marketing initiatives.
  • Understanding the TCU vision of the future and ensuring the alignment of the business unit expectations.

As the Regional Manager you are ….

  • A dynamic leader of people who promotes a highly accountable, goal-centered and achievement-oriented team through coaching.
  • Consistently sharing knowledge and coaching staff, realizing a shared approach to results is greater than individual glory.
  • Able to individualize your management approach to allow employees to develop and become capable of delivering results to their full potential.
  • A change advocate, capable of identifying obstacles or outdated processes and providing solutions for the future.
  • Accomplished, with a proven track record of developing a cohesive and empowered team with a high level of trust and commitment to each other and the organization.

If you are motivated by the thought of this challenge ….

And can demonstrate success through 5 years of banking experience plus 5 years of experience in a leadership position, combined with a bachelor’s degree or a diploma in a business or finance related field, then this opportunity may be the one for you!

Get to know us

TCU Financial Group is a credit union grown by Saskatchewan people. For 70 years we’ve been rooted in the province of Saskatchewan, creating our story, growing and evolving alongside the needs of our members. We provide a full suite of financial solutions to people and businesses across the province and one thing that has never changed – our heart remains committed to the people and the communities we serve.

Rewarding times ahead

To support the evolution of our organization, we need talented people who are passionate about creating and delivering meaningful financial solutions for our members. In addition to providing competitive compensation, benefits and pension programs, we support our TCU Financial Group Team and their families by providing an enhanced vacation program to enjoy time doing what they love outside of work.

Thank you for your interest in exploring your future with us!

The deadline for this career opportunity is Friday, July 21, 2023.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to:

Human Resources Department
TCU Financial Group
Email: hr@tcu.sk.ca

Operations Coordinator, Regulatory Policy and Prevention

Operations Coordinator, Regulatory Policy and Prevention

We are seeking a confident, highly motivated administrative professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced co-operative environment to join our office management team in support of the Regulatory Policy and Prevention department.

What you’ll do:

As an Operations Coordinator you will provide administrative support and contribute to the coordination of workflows within teams and divisions. This position is responsible to:

  • coordinate, develop, format, edit, proofread, and distribute reports and publications
  • support division meetings and projects
  • support the records management process including archiving electronic and physical documents and coordinating the storage and destruction of offsite records
  • provide back-up support to others within the office management team

What you’ll need:

  • Office Education or Business Administration certificate with two years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • exceptional proofreading and editing skills with a high degree of attention to detail
  • ability to set priorities and manage multiple assignments within deadlines
  • excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • ability to understand and execute oral and written instruction
  • ability to create, compose, proof and edit written materials

The core competencies for these positions focus on building relationships, communication, empowerment, problem solving & decision making, and service excellence.

What we offer:

We offer competitive compensation and benefits. The salary range for this position is $48,000 – $60,000. For more information on the Corporation, please visit our website www.cudgc.sk.ca.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter stating Competition Number OC-CUDGC by May 22, 2023, to HR@cudgc.sk.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Who are we?

Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation (the Corporation) is the deposit guarantor for Saskatchewan credit unions and the primary regulator for Saskatchewan credit unions and SaskCentral, together, Provincially Regulated Financial Institutions (PRFIs). We work closely with these institutions to ensure they employ sound business practices to enhance the strength and stability of the Saskatchewan credit union system.

The Corporation values and supports workplace diversity. We believe diverse ideas, opinions and perspectives make our organization stronger.

Vice President, Credit Risk

Are you ready to make a move?

Work for a company who puts the financial well-being of its members first. It’s not just something we say at Conexus. It’s a promise delivered by our 900 employees each day. We are passionate about our members’ financial health, and our employees reflect that passion. At Conexus it’s about more than conducting a banking transaction, it’s about providing members with insightful content, tools, advice and products that help them look at their financial choices in new ways. We do this by keeping it simple and lending an ear to each member’s individual needs throughout Saskatchewan.

Our leaders and employees are authentic, bold, creative, and responsible. They are the reason we consistently deliver outstanding member experiences. They’re more than just individuals who come to work each day, each employee is a vital part of Conexus.

We acknowledge that our Conexus offices and facilities are located on Treaty 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 lands. These are the traditional lands of the Cree, Dakota, Dene, Lakota, Nakota and Saulteaux peoples, as well as the homeland of the Métis.

The bigger picture

We’re looking for a forward-thinking individual with a passion for the lending business and risk management to come on board as our Vice President, Credit Risk. This is the perfect opportunity for an innovator that is ready to challenge our status quo and willing to disrupt our current practices.

 How you’ll be spending your time

  • Coaching and empowering your team to take calculated risks that balance member service with responsible risk management.
  • Ensuring that your team is in the know and can clearly communicate lending decisions to our members.
  • Developing new strategies and lending policies that are easy to understand, efficient, faster, and outside the box.
  • Leading the Portfolio Risk Management function including credit risk modeling.
  • Sharing insight, helping inform decisions, approving complex loans and occasionally resolving conflict around conditional approvals and credit declines.
  • Credit lead for the National network of Credit Union and Non-Credit Union lending syndications.

 

The way people describe you

  • A credit risk pro with business, agriculture and consumer lending experience.
  • A disruptor that looks beyond credit risk and incorporates enterprise risk into your decision-making.
  • A dedicated coach who guides teammates to grow and work through complex credit requests and sets them up with tools and knowledge for responsible risk management.
  • An influencer who’ll make a meaningful difference on our member and employee experience by supporting and leading change.
  • A knowledge seeker who stays on top of the lending industry and looks for emerging risks and new opportunities for healthy business development.

 

The experience you bring

  • Senior professional in business and consumer lending.
  • Formal leadership experience with demonstrated ability to effectively lead a team.
  • Post-secondary degree in finance, economics, business administration or related discipline. Post-graduate education is an asset.

 

What you get in return

Our team works tirelessly to ensure the financial success of each of our members. We think such dedication deserves recognition. That’s why we’re proud to offer some of the most competitive job perks of any employer around. Come, join our crew, and find out just how sweet the rewards can be:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Industry leading work-life balance and rewards
  • Formal and informal employee development
  • Meaningful work that makes a real difference in our members’ lives

We are excited to consider candidates with combined academic, professional and volunteer experience unique to them. Research shows that many applicants only apply if they meet every qualification of the role and we encourage you to consider the roles that most closely align with your skillset and experience. As we value diverse backgrounds and experiences and are focused on meaningfully building inclusive and diverse workplaces, you may be the new team member we’ve been looking for! This opportunity closes on May 30, 2023 so apply now on Conexus Careers page . If you have questions about this position, please contact us at jobs@conexus.ca

Senior Analyst, Risk-Based Supervision

Senior Analyst, Risk-Based Supervision

Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation

Who are we?
Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation (the Corporation) is the deposit guarantor for Saskatchewan credit unions and the primary regulator for Saskatchewan credit unions and SaskCentral, together, Provincially Regulated Financial Institutions (PRFIs). We work closely with these institutions to ensure they employ sound business practices to enhance the strength and stability of the Saskatchewan credit union system.
We are seeking a confident, highly motivated professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment to join our Risk-Based Supervision team. Our employees benefit from gaining experience and exposure to a variety of aspects within the financial services industry.

What you’ll do:
As a Senior Analyst, you will join a team of professionals that collaborate with internal and external system partners in support of the Corporation’s mandate to instill confidence in the Saskatchewan credit union system. Key accountabilities to the position include:
• monitoring the performance of PRFIs to proactively identify risk and communicate actions required to mitigate risk to depositor funds and the guarantee fund
• building, managing and maintaining effective strategic relationships with the board of directors and senior management teams within a portfolio of PRFIs
• utilizing your knowledge in the areas of corporate governance, finance, and risk management to support monitoring and understanding of the financial services environment
• assessing regulatory approval requests from PRFIs to ensure compliance with legislation and regulatory requirements
• supporting the maintenance of the regulatory framework through research and development
Flexible hours and some travel are required as this business unit works with PRFIs throughout Saskatchewan.

What you’ll need:
• undergraduate degree in business administration or commerce; a professional designation would be considered an asset (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• three to five years’ experience in the financial services industry, regulatory, and/or audit environment
• knowledge and experience with areas such as: corporate governance, strategic and risk management, credit, audit and financial management practices
• the ability to interpret and apply policy, legislation, and regulation
• demonstrated ability to effectively present regulatory findings and facilitate discussions with key stakeholders such as senior management and board members
Core competencies focus on teamwork, communication, problem solving & decision making, service excellence, conflict resolution, and building relationships.

What we offer:
The salary range for this position is $84,800 to $106,000. We offer competitive benefits including hybrid work opportunities, immediate coverage of health and dental insurance, matched pension contributions, an employee wellness program, maternity/parental benefits, and education, training, and development opportunities. For more information on the Corporation, please visit our website www.cudgc.sk.ca.

To apply:
Please submit your cover letter and resume stating competition RBS-SRANALYST by April 26, 2023 to HR@cudgc.sk.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Corporation values and supports workplace diversity. We believe diverse ideas, opinions and perspectives make our organization stronger.

Senior Analyst, Regulatory Policy and Prevention

Senior Analyst, Regulatory Policy and Prevention

Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation

Who are we?
Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation (the Corporation) is the deposit guarantor for Saskatchewan credit unions and the primary regulator for Saskatchewan credit unions and SaskCentral, together, Provincially Regulated Financial Institutions (PRFIs). We work closely with these institutions to ensure they employ sound business practices to enhance the strength and stability of the Saskatchewan credit union system.
We are seeking a confident, highly motivated professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment to join our Regulatory Policy and Prevention team. Our employees benefit from gaining experience and exposure to a wide variety of aspects within the financial services industry.

What you’ll do:
As a Senior Analyst, you will join a team of professionals that collaborate with internal and external system partners in support of the organization’s mandate to instill confidence in the Saskatchewan credit union system. Key accountabilities to the position include:
• Research, develop, and implement regulatory policy initiatives for credit unions, including inputs to the Corporation’s crisis management framework and deposit guarantee fund initiatives
• Monitor, analyze, and prepare written reports on consolidated PRFI financial and non-financial performance/risk trends
• Conduct ongoing research and analysis of the financial services industry, Saskatchewan credit union system, and the regulatory and economic environment
• Build and maintain effective relationships that support achievement of the Corporation’s objectives, such as proactive loss prevention and PRFI self-regulation

What you’ll need:
• Undergraduate degree in business administration or commerce; a professional designation would be considered an asset (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Three to five years’ experience in the financial services industry, regulatory environment, crisis management, or a finance-related field
• Proven knowledge in policy development, financial analysis, and reporting; strong research, communication, and writing skills are required
• Demonstrated ability in presenting information and facilitating discussions with key stakeholders
Core competencies focus on teamwork, communication, problem solving & decision making, service excellence, conflict resolution, and building relationships.

What we offer:
The salary range for this position is $84,800 to $106,000. We offer competitive benefits including hybrid work opportunities, immediate coverage of health and dental insurance, matched pension contributions, an employee wellness program, maternity/parental benefits, and education, training, and development opportunities. For more information on the Corporation, please visit our website www.cudgc.sk.ca.

Ready to Apply?

Please submit your cover letter and resume stating competition RPP-SRANALYST by April 26, 2023 to HR@cudgc.sk.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Corporation values and supports workplace diversity. We believe diverse ideas, opinions, and perspectives make our organization stronger.

Director, Retail and Small Business Markets

Are you ready to make a move to a company that puts the financial well-being of its members first?

It’s not just something we say at Conexus. It’s a promise delivered by our 900 employees each day. We are passionate about our members’ financial health, and our employees reflect that passion. At Conexus it’s about more than conducting a banking transaction, it’s about providing members with insightful content, tools, advice and products that help them look at their financial choices in new ways. We do this by keeping it simple and lending an ear to each member’s individual needs throughout Saskatchewan.

Our employees are authentic, bold, creative, and responsible. They are the reason we consistently deliver outstanding member experiences. They’re more than just individuals who come to work each day, each employee is a vital part of Conexus.

We acknowledge that our Conexus offices and facilities are located on Treaty 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 lands. These are the traditional lands of the Cree, Dakota, Dene, Lakota, Nakota and Saulteaux peoples, as well as the homeland of the Métis.

The bigger picture

We’re looking for a strategic, forward-thinking, results-driven person to come on board as our Director, Retail and Small Business Markets, preferably located in Regina, Saskatchewan. You will be responsible for leading and directing the retail and small business sales and service delivery to drive growth and achieve exceptional results that supports Conexus, our members and our communities. This includes identifying ways in which we can enhance our ability to improve sales processes and increase efficiencies to support our members overall financial well-being. Ultimately your leadership and guidance will be critical to driving growth and success within the retail and small business markets while ensuring alignment to organizational strategies and effectively leading change.

How you’ll be spending your time

  • Coaching, empowering and leading a team of direct reports to maximize sales, member experience, business and community development, and operational performance
  • Leading by example to encourage the sharing of ideas for improving sales processes that facilitate the teams ability to provide financial product sales and advice to consumer and small business members
  • Assessing the performance of sales teams and provide recommendations for improvement while ensuring adherence to corporate policies
  • Lead strategies to ensure member-centric, needs based services and advice are being provided that facilitate relationships built on trust
  • Identifying and managing risks and opportunities while ensuring adherence to company policies and legislation
  • Identifying opportunities for improvement of policies, processes and increased efficiencies that ultimately support the member experience

The way people describe you

  • You have a deep understanding of the core business lines within the Credit Union system
  • You are a driven individual who strives to grow the success of your team through continuous coaching and empowerment
  • You promote and cultivate an environment that continually seeks and identifies areas to increase efficiencies
  • You have extensive organizational awareness and the ability to drive change and growth that align to the overall corporate strategy
  • You are considered a subject matter expert that is able to create a collaborative environment that supports a learning culture
  • You are a trusted partner who is skilled at conflict resolution and crisis management

The experience you bring

  • 10 years’ experience in progressively challenging financial industry positions
  • 5 years’ formal people leadership experience
  • CSI Moody’s Certificate in Commercial Credit (CICC)
  • Relevant post-secondary education (e.g. business, risk)

What you get in return

Our team works tirelessly to ensure the financial success of each of our members. We think such dedication deserves recognition. That’s why we’re proud to offer some of the most competitive job perks of any employer around. Come, join our crew, and find out just how sweet the rewards can be:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Industry leading work-life balance and rewards
  • Formal and informal employee development
  • Meaningful work that makes a real difference in our members’ lives

We are excited to consider candidates with combined academic, professional and volunteer experience unique to them. Research shows that many applicants only apply if they meet every qualification of the role and we encourage you to consider the roles that most closely align with your skillset and experience. As we value diverse backgrounds and experiences and are focused on meaningfully building inclusive and diverse workplaces, you may be the new team member we’ve been looking for! This opportunity closes on April 13, 2023 so apply now! If you have questions about this position, please email jobs@conexus.ca

Portfolio Manager

At Conexus, it’s not what we do, it’s how we do it.

Are you ready to make a move and work for a company who puts the financial well-being of its members first? It’s not just something we say at Conexus. It’s a promise delivered by our 900 employees each day. We are passionate about our members’ financial health, and our employees reflect that passion. At Conexus it’s about more than conducting a banking transaction, it’s about providing members with insightful content, tools, advice and products that help them look at their financial choices in new ways. We do this by keeping it simple and lending an ear to each member’s individual needs throughout Saskatchewan.

Our employees are authentic, bold, creative, and responsible. They are the reason we consistently deliver outstanding member experiences. They’re more than just individuals who come to work each day, each employee is a vital part of Conexus.

We acknowledge that our Conexus offices and facilities are located on Treaty 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 lands. These are the traditional lands of the Cree, Dakota, Dene, Lakota, Nakota and Saulteaux peoples, as well as the homeland of the Métis.

The bigger picture

We’re looking for an action-oriented individual with investment management experience to come on board as our Portfolio Manager on our Treasury Team. In this role, you will provide dedicated expertise to managing the credit union’s investment portfolio by developing and executing investment strategies, building capital market relationships, and adhering to corporate risk tolerance thresholds in order to enhance margin and ensure effective risk adjusted return on capital.

How you’ll be spending your time

  •  Developing and executing investment management strategies that align with the corporate strategy, investment objectives, established risk tolerances, and policy.
  •  Protecting and growing member equity through responsible management of Conexus’ investment portfolio and capital market functions.
  •  Monitoring, benchmarking, and reporting on the investment portfolio performance.
  •  Establishing, maintaining, and fostering relationships with capital market participants, pertinent to investment management, derivative management, and other capital market functions.
  •  Becoming the subject matter expert on Canadian capital markets at Conexus to make sound and informed investment decisions and relay relevant news, opportunities, and analysis across the organization.
  •  Building and maintaining relationships with a large network of dealers across Canadian capital markets to ensure efficient and effective trade execution
  •  Ensuring that existing and emerging risks and opportunities are raised to the appropriate level and strategies are presented where applicable.
  •  Collaboratively support all individuals, teams, projects and initiatives within the organization by providing input, knowledge and feedback within areas of expertise.
  •  Providing support to the Treasury capital markets team in areas of structured finance funding and loan syndication as required.

The way people describe you

  • You are committed to innovation driven by curiosity.
  • You demonstrate self-awareness and acknowledgement of personal biases to mitigate potential influence in business activities and decisions.
  • You have an advanced level of emotional intelligence and agility demonstrated by the quality of interpersonal relationship with key stakeholders.
  •  You are action-oriented and have ability to operate effectively as part of a team, challenging in a manner that facilitates growth and learning for those involved.
  •  You have the ability to lead self and to effectively prioritize work supported through efficient levels of time management and organizational skills.

The experience you bring

  •  Minimum 5 years experience in investment management and/or capital markets
  •  Professional financial designation (CFA) or equivalent in the finance field of study (e.g. – MSc)
  •  Knowledge and experience with investment portfolio management
  •  Knowledge and experience with Canadian capital markets
  •  Knowledge and experience with derivative instruments
  •  Knowledge of regulatory environment
  •  Knowledge of investment settlement processes and financial systems and software.
  •  Knowledge of Bloomberg, analytic and research skills

What you get in return

Our team works tirelessly to ensure the financial success of each of our members. We think such dedication deserves recognition. That’s why we’re proud to offer some of the most competitive job perks of any employer around. Come, join our crew, and find out just how sweet the rewards can be:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Industry leading work-life balance and rewards
  • Formal and informal employee development
  • Meaningful work that makes a real difference in our members’ lives

We are excited to consider candidates with combined academic, professional and volunteer experience unique to them. Research shows that many applicants only apply if they meet every qualification of the role and we encourage you to consider the roles that most closely align with your skillset and experience. As we value diverse backgrounds and experiences and are focused on meaningfully building inclusive and diverse workplaces, you may be the new team member we’ve been looking for! This opportunity closes on March 19, 2023 so apply now! If you have questions about this position, please contact Sola Odufuwa at sola.odufuwa@conexus.ca.

Chief Risk and Compliance Officer

Are you ready to make a move and work for a company who puts the financial well-being of its members first? It’s not just something we say at Conexus. It’s a promise delivered by our employees each day. We are passionate about our members’ financial health, and our employees reflect that passion. At Conexus it’s about more than conducting a banking transaction, it’s about providing members with products, tools and insightful advice that helps them realize their dreams. We do this by keeping it simple and lending an ear to each member’s individual needs throughout Saskatchewan.

Our Conexus offices and facilities are located on Treaty 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 lands. These are the traditional lands of the Cree, Dakota, Dene, Lakota, Nakota and Saulteaux peoples, as well as the homeland of the Métis.

The bigger picture

We’re looking for a progressive, disciplined and action orientated leader to join our executive leadership team as Chief Risk & Compliance Officer.

As the Chief Risk & Compliance Officer (“CRCO”), you will partner with the executive leaders to ensure the day to day execution of our business strategy. You will guide and influence the entire organization alongside your colleagues within Conexus. You will be responsible for defining the risk culture throughout the organization and ensure that our risk appetite and business strategy are aligned and designed to leverage business opportunities and create member value.

Not only will you lead a varied group of integral teams but given that this role is a key control position, you will also provide valuable and expert guidance, insight and knowledge to our Board of Directors.

How you’ll be spending your time

  • Responsible for the ongoing risk management required in an ever-changing industry. This requires a high degree of talent to assess internal and external factors that impact the Credit Union. This also requires the ability to proactively respond to these factors in a flexible and forward-thinking way, while always adhering to evolving regulatory requirements.
  • Understand the regulatory environment and lead the subject matter experts that will form recommendations to the executive leadership team and/or Board of Directors
  • Ensuring the Board is fully informed on important factors related to risk that effect the organization
  • Developing programs that meet the needs of the members, drive growth and are aligned to the risk appetite of the Credit Union
  • Developing a culture of member first within the reporting business lines and Conexus Credit Union
  • Ensuring relationships and partnerships are highly productive for the benefit of Conexus
  • Leveraging and introducing technology that improves member service and provides for increased efficiencies with the Credit Union
  • Participating in and nurturing broad networks of alliances with others to exchange knowledge and information

The way people describe you

You are known for your expertise in financial services, risk management and credit adjudication and have cultivated a reputation of success everywhere you go. You are strongly aligned to our purpose and have a demonstrated track record of strategic execution that produces extraordinary results. You are an exceptional leader that performs at scale with the ability to educate and inspire others to achieve exceptional results. You understand business strategy at the point of creation, and more importantly, how that strategy will translate through each point of the value chain You are a principled teammate who amplifies the talent of those around you to deliver on enterprise results.

The experience you bring

  • Awareness of the Credit Union Act & Regulations
  • Awareness of CUDGC Standards of Sound Business Practices
  • Appreciation of the OSFI Prudential Environment and application of same for provincially regulated entities
  • Awareness and demonstrated understanding of different methods of business process and the role each can play in problem solving and accomplishment of work
  • Knowledge and sound understanding of the credit union system
  • Knowledge and sound understanding of the Board’s fiduciary role in overseeing risk management for a financial institution
  • In-depth expertise of applicable federal and provincial legislation and regulatory requirements related to the areas of enterprise risk management and corporate compliance and privacy
  • In-depth expertise of credit adjudication and credit risk
  • In-depth expertise of cyber risk and security
  • 7+ years of senior executive leadership experience
  • 10+ years of experience in a relevant or related industry
  • Graduate post-secondary degree in a relevant or related field or a relevant combination of experience and post-secondary education
  • A background in financial services sales is an asset

So, what do you think – does this sound like it might be a fit for you? If so, and you have the qualifications outlined above, then we encourage you to apply today. If you have questions about this position, please contact Susan Pottle at susan.pottle@conexus.ca. But act fast, the opportunity closes on March 10th.

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