City: Regina

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.

Senior Director, Advisory Services

af·fin·i·ty (noun):

  1. the name on our doors
  2. a natural liking or compatibility

We want our employees to feel great coming to work so we give our talent the tools to excel. After all, an exceptional employee experience leads to extraordinary experiences for our members. If you have an affinity for working in a vibrant environment where your achievements are celebrated, then a career with us is the perfect fit.

We’re seeking a highly engaged and strategic senior leader to execute our organizational goals and objectives. As Senior Director, Advisory Services of our south region (with a preferred location of Regina, Estevan, Kamsack, Davidson or Watrous), you’ll lead a team of professionals who are known for delivering exceptional service and advice that’s personal, honest and simple to our valued Affinity members so they can reach their full financial potential.

With a passion for coaching and extensive experience in sales management, your strength as a leader shapes a team who actively seeks opportunities and is fueled by fostering growth through new and long-term relationships. As a leader in a co-operative financial institution, you’ll be instrumental in developing strategic outcomes through collaboration with leaders across the organization. You’ll share our core value of putting people before profits and be guided by our vision of building a better world for everyone, every day.

Our work environment is collaborative, progressive and rewarding. You’ll be part of a team who shares your commitment, energy and passion for delivering the most exceptional member experience.

What you’ll do:

  • Lead execution toward Affinity’s sales targets and objectives for the south region through the delivery of seamless experience across all product lines and work units to deliver a remarkable member experience
  • Champion a member-centric, sales and advice culture as well as operational excellence across the region
  • Ensure consistency of workflows, performance, capacity, efficiency, cross-functional collaboration, and risk management while recommending member experience channel improvements
  • Communicate, coach and guide a team of exceptional people leaders towards the understanding and execution of organizational plans and results

 What you’ll get:

  • A competitive salary plus bonuses for your hard work
  • A total rewards package including health and dental benefits, pension and health spending account
  • Vacation time, personal days off and a paid volunteer day to help you maintain a healthy life/work balance
  • Referral bonuses when great talent you’ve scouted is hired to join our team

 What you’ve got:

  • Post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field, plus 10 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Advanced expertise in the financial services industry and leading sales and advisory practices
  • Advanced knowledge in the development, implementation, and execution of divisional strategy which incorporates leading practices and innovative developments
  • Experience creating collaborative working relationships and leading a team to achieve results in a member centric sales and advice environment

Treasury Analyst

Treasury Analyst
1 year Term Position
Location: Canadian home office or Regina corporate office

SaskCentral provides a balance of energy and support to employees and is on a multi-year enterprise-wide transformational journey with continued focus on ensuring the success and financial viability of Saskatchewan credit unions. The role of the Treasury Analyst in this journey is to provide subject-matter expertise on several strategic projects to deliver exceptional liquidity management services to credit unions.

The Job:
Working in a project team setting, the Treasury Analyst will support the scoping, planning, testing, and implementation of workflow requirements related to products and services provided to credit unions. You will collaborate with Front, Middle and Back Office workgroups to complete required testing associated with international wire payments and to identify, stage, and report on a variety of capital markets transactions. As someone with a thorough understanding of capital markets transactions, asset types, and settlement procedures you will apply this knowledge to ensure all operational workflows follow industry best practices and contribute to the success of the projects.

The Candidate:

You will have a degree in business/commerce and/or solid experience with these functions and have or are working towards the completion of a professional financial designation (i.e. CFA, CA/CPA, CIM). You have a minimum of 5 years’ experience within banking and/or financial reporting and analysis, policies and practices and advanced knowledge of balance sheet, capital, liquidity and risk management concepts and practices. To be successful in the role, you will have experience in the structure and settlement of secured lending and/or loan products and strong knowledge of banking systems and related deposit products. Previous Credit Union experience is an asset.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their cover letter and resume in confidence by Friday February 3, 2023 on our career page Recruitment (adp.com)

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised that SaskCentral will be using virtual and in-person methods to connect with candidates and conduct interviews during the recruitment process.

Our employees tell us SaskCentral is a great place to work. It’s more than the competitive salaries and excellent benefits we offer. We believe you can have a challenging, rewarding career and work life balance, too. We value and support workplace diversity.

 

Senior Analyst, Corporate Services

Senior Analyst, Corporate Services

We are seeking a confident, highly motivated professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced co-operative environment to join our Corporate Services department.

What you’ll do:

As a Senior Analyst, Corporate Services, you will contribute to the development, delivery and maintenance of the Corporation’s support requirements and governance and risk management frameworks. You will support the development of the Corporation’s business plan, and corporate compliance reporting. This position is responsible to:

  • Support human resources, including benefits, payroll, job evaluation, recruitment, compensation, and HR policies/procedures
  • Support corporate communications, including the development and execution of communication strategies, and the production of corporate publications
  • Develop and maintain the corporate records and information management program
  • Provide backup support to the finance and accounting function

What you’ll need:

  • A degree in business administration/commerce with three years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Knowledge of Human Resources principles and best practices, Records Information Management principles, and the financial services industry
  • A professional designation or enrolment in CPHR would be considered an asset
  • Knowledge, experience and/or education in communication, operations management, finance, and accounting would be considered an asset
  • Ability to set priorities and manage multiple assignments within deadlines
  • Excellent communication, relationship management, and conflict resolution skills

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

What we Offer:

The salary range for this position is $84,800 – $106,000. We offer competitive benefits including immediate coverage of health and dental insurance, matched pension contributions, an employee wellness program, 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 resume and cover letter stating competition CS-CUDGC 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.

Operations Coordinator – 1 Year Term

We are seeking a confident, highly motivated administrative professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced co-operative environment to join our Corporate Services 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
  • coordinate with vendors for the development, preparation, and distribution of corporate documents and materials
  • 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 the Executive Assistant and other Operations Coordinators

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, innovation, 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 January 24, 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.

Chief Marketing 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, creative and action orientated leader to join our executive leadership team as Chief Marketing Officer.

As the Chief Marketing Officer (“CMO”), 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 stewarding the brand reputation of the organization, ensuring that our business strategy and marketing activities are aligned and designed to generate growth and drive revenue for the organization. You will provide leadership to our public relations and community engagement teams.

How you’ll be spending your time

  • Leveraging data and insights, you will lead the development and delivery of relevant and targeted offers and solutions to key segments within all business lines
  • Developing strategic marketing initiatives that exemplifies the Conexus brand and creates differentiation within the market
  • Proactively respond to shifting market conditions to ensure effective delivery of all marketing campaigns and activities
  • Work in lock step with the Chief Growth Officer and sales teams to drive exceptional results
  • Design and management of Conexus’, and its subsidiaries, visual identity
  • Ensure the Brand Promise directly supports our purpose and is aligned to enterprise strategy
  • Lead social media practice within Conexus to align with our brand
  • Design and execution of community engagement activities aligned to enterprise strategy, including oversight of the Community Investment program, that cultivates member engagement and loyalty
  • Partner with external vendors, key stakeholders, system partners, external organizations and community partners accordingly
  • Ensuring relationships and partnerships are highly productive for the benefit of Conexus
  • Lead all public relations activities for the organization aligned to our brand and risk appetite statement
  • Lead product development and manage product life cycles through all delivery channels
  • Drive sale leads and conversion of product and services through digital channels
  • Work closely with the Chief Digital Officer to identify feature enhancements through digital channels to increase usage and adoption that is driven by consumer demand and informed by behavioural research

The way people describe you

You are known for your expertise in marketing and communications 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 and demonstrated understanding of different methods of business process and the role each can play in problem solving and accomplishment of work
  • The ability to quickly analyze and translate data insights into strategically aligned action
  • Knowledge and sound understanding of applicable federal and provincial legislation and regulatory requirements related to the areas of accountability of the portfolio
  • In-depth expertise of marketing strategy and execution
  • In-depth expertise of public relations and crisis communications
  • In depth understanding of market research and data analysis to produce sales outcomes
  • Experience working with marketing agencies
  • Sales and advertising agency experience considered an asset
  • Marketing experience within the financial services industry considered an asset
  • 7+ years of senior leadership experience in Marketing & Communications
  • 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

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 January 20th.

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