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Manager, Compliance

Open to any location in Canada (ability to work remotely from home office)

Apply by January 5

Annual Salary: $85,526 – $117,598

Innovation Federal Credit Union has a bold ambition. In addition to being Canada’s newest Federal Credit Union, we will be the most digital, member-centric organization in our industry. We are on a journey to embrace the core tenants of the digital business model like ideation, the network effect, personalized segmentation, coopetition, and agile ways of working.

We come to work to simplify banking for all Canadians – that’s our purpose.

How does this position help fulfil Innovation’s purpose? Glad you asked!

The Manager, Compliance will be responsible for enhancing and maintaining the Regulatory Compliance Management (RCM) framework. This role is pivotal in safeguarding Innovation Federal Credit Union and ensuring we meet our regulatory obligations effectively. The Manager, Compliance will not only enhance our operational efficiency but will also instill greater confidence upon stakeholders, ensuring the continued trust and reliability in our institution’s commitment to regulatory excellence.

WIIFY (what’s in it for you):

Competitive Salary
Diverse and Inclusive Culture that continues to evolve
Flexible work arrangement options
Strong benefit package
7% Superannuation matched contribution program
Attractive variable incentive program
Wellness Days to create appropriate work/life balance
Paid Education opportunities to ensure our members have the most equipped staff helping them
A purpose driven organization that focuses on the values of Accountability, Integrity and Respect
And lots more reasons to love where you work and what you do!

What our team is looking for:

A growth mindset that emulates Model, Coach and Care behaviors in every activity and approach
A solution mindset that feeds inertia
An ambassador who’s willing to promote our team inside and outside organization
Somebody who is digitally capable, who wants to dig into new technology with enthusiasm!
Somebody who can work with occasional ambiguity with focus on process evolution
A mindset of Solve, Serve, Sell – a problem solver, serving our members directly or indirectly, and selling our brand!
Somebody to sweat the small stuff, but also see the big picture
Personality and Energy – a flair for polish, and you bring your own personal, creative touch to everything you do!

What will you do?

Oversee daily operations of the Regulatory Compliance Management (RCM) program, including legislative and control libraries, risk assessments, control testing, issues management, and reporting.
In partnership with senior management, prepare and submit compliance reports to internal stakeholders and the Board, involving cross-functional coordination.
Advise the Business on regulatory compliance, products, programs, policies, and procedures, including new regulations.
Maintain deep knowledge & understanding of industry developments and practices, regulatory requirements and associated changes impacting the Business.
Lead and guide stakeholders, ensuring open communication and collaboration.
Support the development and maintenance of internal policies and controls aligned with applicable industry regulations and reflective of rule changes from various regulatory bodies.
Oversee business unit compliance, including risk identification, measurement, management, monitoring, and reporting.
Provide training to the Business Units on emerging issues, regulatory trends, and industry best practices.
Consider the Bank’s risk appetite and culture in daily activities and decisions.

Some things that would impress us:

Completion of a post-secondary degree in law from a recognized Canadian university or its equivalent preferred; completion of a post-secondary degree in another suitable discipline considered with experience working within a compliance or risk function at a federally regulated financial institution in Canada.
4-6 years’ progressive experience in legislation and regulatory review, research and compliance, and/or RCM functions.
Knowledge of Canadian Banking regulatory requirements, including OSFI Guideline E-13, the Bank Act, and the Federal Consumer Protection Framework.
Strong ability to read and interpret legislation and regulatory requirements is essential.
Exceptional analytical and communication skills, results orientation, data driven approach in decision making and ability to research.
Strong project management abilities and attention to detail.
Proficient use of PowerPoint and/or Excel with the ability to visualize information and summarize in a clear and concise manner and adapt communication to senior management audiences. Knowledge of Power BI would be an asset.

Interested?

Click the ‘Apply now’ button!

Innovation Federal Credit Union acknowledges that Indigenous peoples are the traditional guardians of this land that we call Canada. In Saskatchewan we are on treaty lands and these treaties serve to govern our relationships with Indigenous people. We are dedicated to ensuring that the spirit of Reconciliation and treaties are honoured and respected.

AML/ATF Compliance Associate

AML/ATF Compliance Associate

National Consulting Limited (NCL) is actively seeking an experienced professional to assist in the delivery of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Anti-Terrorist Financing (ATF) compliance programs requirements to meet the needs of our credit union clients. This position works in conjunction with a team of specialists who report to the VP Business Solutions and works closely with credit unions, legal counsel, and regulators.

The Job

The successful candidate must be able to work independently and as a team in a remote (work-from-home) position. The key responsibilities of this position include:

Support the senior role in the delivery of the AML/ATF compliance program to credit union clients.
With guidance, create and deliver training courses on various AML/ATF related topics.
Participate in AML/ATF related projects.
Application of AML/AFT legislative requirements, including record keeping, reporting, monitoring and risk assessments.
Work in Verafin, Adobe Acrobat, MS Office 365 applications, SharePoint.

This is a permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week). Occasional travel and in-person attendance may be required. Computer equipment is supplied.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess:

1-4 years’ experience in the credit union or co-operative system providing operational support or in AML and ATF.
Experience with Verafin.
Understand regulatory and legislative AML and ATF requirements.
A Canadian AML, ATF or other regulatory compliance or risk management designation would be beneficial.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; you will build trusting relationships with credit union management and deliver excellent client experience.
As this is a work-from-home position, exceptional organizational and time-management skills are required to succeed in this position.

The Compensation

NCL offers a competitive compensation package. Salary will depend on qualifications and experience. Benefits include a matched superannuation pension plan; group benefits (health, dental, life and disability insurance, healthcare spending allowance and wellness program), and paid personal days off.

If being part of our team interests you, please submit a resume and cover letter, in confidence, by Monday, December 2.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

National Consulting Limited is owned by a consortium of 25 Saskatchewan credit unions and partners with credit unions across Canada to provide expertise in Risk Services such as Compliance, AML, Fraud Protection, Privacy, Procurement, Banking and Card Services.

Associate Manager, Lending Compliance

National Consulting Limited is looking for a lending expert to advise credit unions in the area of lending compliance and business requirements for the lending forms and related material. This role works closely with credit unions, legal counsel, government and CCUA to research issues, analyze information and develop procedures for credit unions. This position reports to the VP Business Solutions.

The Job

The successful candidate must be able to work independently as this is a remote (work-from-home) position. In addition to lending compliance advisory services, this role participates in the delivery of lending training and may occasionally require in-person attendance and travel. This is a permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week). Computer equipment is supplied.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess:

Post-secondary education in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Technology, or a related discipline.
Minimum 5 years’ lending experience in a credit union.
Solid understanding of all areas of lending (consumer, commercial, agriculture, mortgage).
Advance working knowledge of legislation affecting lending functions in credit unions.
Project Management skills.
Knowledge of financial systems and technology used by credit unions.
Excellent communication and relationship management skills.

The Compensation

NCL offers a competitive compensation package. Salary will depend on qualifications and experience. Benefits include a matched superannuation pension plan; group benefits (health, dental, life and disability insurance, and a Healthcare Spending Allowance, Wellness Program), and paid personal days off.

If being part of our team interests you, please submit a resume and cover letter, in confidence, by Monday, December 2, 2024.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Senior Compliance Consultant, AML/ATF

Senior Compliance Consultant, AML/ATF

National Consulting Limited (NCL) is looking for a seasoned professional to assist in the implementation and delivery of required compliance initiatives with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Anti-Terrorist Financing (ATF) compliance programs to meet the needs of our credit union clients. This position reports to the VP Business Solutions and works closely with credit unions, legal counsel, government and CCUA to research issues, analyze information and develop procedures for credit unions.

The Job

The successful candidate must be able to work independently as this is a remote (work-from-home) position. Key responsibility areas of the position include maintenance and application of comprehensive compliance policies and procedures, providing AML/ATF guidance and form support, risk assessments related to money laundering and terrorist financing and developing and implementing risk mitigation measures where the risk is high, monitoring medium to high-risk accounts and AML reporting requirements. In addition to compliance advisory services, this role participates in the development and delivery of specialized training for our clients to ensure an on-going compliance training program is available for employees as it relates to their job functions.

This is a permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week). Occasional travel and in-person attendance may be required. Computer equipment is supplied.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess:

Minimum 5 years’ experience in the credit union or co-operative system providing operational support in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Terrorist Financing (ATF), Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), and Privacy.
Experience with AML Software. Verafin experience would be beneficial.
A Canadian Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing designation
Other regulatory compliance or risk management experience or designations
Strong interpersonal skills, you will build trusting relationships with credit union management and deliver excellent client experience.
Strong communication, organizational and facilitation skills.

The Compensation

If being part of our team interests you, please submit a resume and cover letter, in confidence, to hr@nationalconsultinglimited.com by Tuesday, April 23.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those under consideration will be contacted.

Collection Specialist

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 Full Time Collection Specialist. This position may work in branch (Saskatoon or Regina) or remotely within Saskatchewan.

As the Collection Specialist you will be….

Responsible for mitigating risk to the credit union through default management and recovery of funds for consumer and commercial loans and mortgages. This includes:

Working closely with members to preserve relationships and change behaviors while minimizing defaults.
Negotiating payment plans and settlements to facilitate debt repayment to help members get back on track.
Managing a portfolio of member relationships.
Collaborating with the Credit Team and Finance Department to address complex collection issues and minimize credit loss.

As the Collection Specialist you are ….

Highly knowledgeable with a strong background in lending and well-informed on policies, procedures, collection methods and legislation.
A strong communicator with solid skills for interacting with members and the team in a professional and courteous manner, especially during negative and adverse situations.
An excellent negotiator and problem solver, with the ability to effectively work with retail and business members to find mutually beneficial strategies and solutions to preserve relationships while ensuring timely debt recovery.
Able to analyze customer financial situations to assess their capacity to repay debts and determine appropriate collection actions.
Highly organized with exemplary time management skills, able to prioritize daily work and plan for deadlines, peak periods and unexpected situations where decisions are extremely time sensitive.

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

And can demonstrate success through 2-3 years of lending, adjudicating or related collection experience with a degree or diploma in finance or business administration (considered an asset), along with proficient knowledge of Customer Relationship Management software and experience in problem solving and conflict resolution, then this position may be 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!

Please submit your resume and cover letter to:

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

Business Solutions Support Specialist

National Consulting Limited (NCL) is actively seeking an experienced professional with a good understanding of credit union operational compliance (Deposit, AML, Privacy, Lending & Fraud) to assist in providing solutions to our credit union-based clients nationwide. This position reports to the VP Business Solutions.

The Job

The successful candidate must be able to work independently as this is a remote (work-from-home) position designed to provide support to the business units of NCL. Key responsibility areas of the position include:

Assist various business units with initiatives when required,
Ability to develop and deliver training courses on various compliance-related topics,
Participate in compliance-related projects,
Application of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Terrorist Financing (AFT), Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), Privacy, CU Market Code of Conduct, Deposit and Lending compliance,
Assist in research related to compliance business area,
Work in Adobe Acrobat, MS Office 365 applications, SharePoint, and website administration.

This is a permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week). Occasional travel and in-person attendance may be required. Computer equipment is supplied.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess:

Minimum 2 years’ experience in the credit union or co-operative system providing operational support in the areas of Deposit and/or Lending compliance.
Understand Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Terrorist Financing (ATF), Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), Privacy, and CU Market Code of Conduct.
A Canadian AML, ATF or other regulatory compliance or risk management designation would be beneficial.
Exceptional communication, interpersonal and organizational skills; you will build trusting relationships with credit union management and deliver excellent client experience.

The Compensation

NCL offers a competitive compensation package. Salary will depend on qualifications and experience. Benefits include a matched superannuation pension plan; group benefits (health, dental, life and disability insurance, Healthcare Spending Allowance, Wellness Program), and paid personal days off.

If being part of our team interests you, please submit a resume and cover letter, in confidence, to hr@nationalconsultinglimited.com by March 11, 2024. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Digital & Banking Services Manager

National Consulting Limited (NCL) is actively seeking an experienced professional to lead the delivery and oversight of digital and core banking services and technology solutions, for credit union clients nationwide in Canada.

The Job
The successful candidate must be able to work independently as this is a remote (work-from-home) position. Key responsibility areas of the position include:

Manage contractual arrangements and relationships with external vendors and the client base
Negotiate contracts to take advantage of bulk purchasing for participating credit unions
Ensure that NCL’s service offering and solutions evolve and enhance credit unions’ market competitiveness
Relationship management with credit unions, system partners, and vendors
Develop and maintain strategic partnerships
Advocate for credit union business needs for product and service development initiatives

This is a permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week). Occasional travel and in-person attendance may be required. Computer equipment is supplied.

The Candidate
The ideal candidate will possess:

Minimum 5 years’ experience in the credit union or co-operative system
An undergraduate degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Computer Sciences, or related field
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
Exceptional communication, organizational and facilitation skills
Knowledge of host banking systems and digital banking services and their application to the technology used by credit unions
Ability to prepare strategic and operational plans for product lines to meet targets and budgets, and align with the overall business strategy
Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft 365 software.

The Compensation
NCL offers a competitive compensation package. Salary will depend on qualifications and experience. Benefits include a matched superannuation pension plan; group benefits (health, dental, life and disability insurance, and a Healthcare Spending Allowance, Wellness Program), and paid personal days off.

If being part of our team interests you, please submit a resume and cover letter, in confidence, to hr@nationalconsultinglimited.com by February 14, 2024.We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those under consideration will be contacted.

Director of Omnichannel Experience

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 Director of Omnichannel Experience. This position may work in branch or remotely within a flexible work environment. Travel to Saskatoon and Regina will be required.

As the Director of Omnichannel Experience you will….

Develop and implement an omnichannel strategy that integrates various digital platforms, as well as a contact centre strategy promoting a cohesive member experience, both of which will align with TCU’s vision of the future. You will be responsible for providing leadership to the contact centre team while coaching and developing high functioning member centric employees to deliver seamless member experiences across various communication channels.

You will also be responsible for:

Supporting a constructive culture through teamwork, positive collaboration and owning your own and TCU’s success.
Fostering an environment of adaptability and continuous learning within the contact centre team.
Establishing key metrics for evaluating omnichannel performance and using data analytics to derive insights, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement.
Identifying emerging channels and technologies to stay ahead of communication trends.
Providing leadership support through collaboration with all business lines including Retail Banking, Wealth Management and Business Solutions.

As the Director of Omnichannel Experience you are ….

A strategic thinker, with a deep understanding of omnichannel technologies, member engagement and operational excellence.
A dynamic leader of people, who promotes a highly accountable and achievement-oriented team.
Able to individualize your management and coaching approach, allowing employees to develop and become capable of delivering results to their full potential.
A change advocate, aware of opportunities for process re-engineering and the ability to solicit team support in implementing plans with a high level of acceptance.
Professionally accomplished, with an established 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 a minimum of 5 years of proven experience in a senior leadership role (within a contact centre or financial institution), combined with a bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field, then this exciting opportunity to shape the future of our contact centre may be the one for you!

Get to know us

Rewarding times ahead

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

The deadline for this career opportunity is Friday, February 2, 2024.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to:

Human Resources Department
TCU Financial Group
Email: hr@tcu.sk.ca
Web site: www.tcufinancialgroup.com

Systems Administrator

About Us

First Nations Bank of Canada is a federally chartered bank primarily focused on providing financial services to the Indigenous marketplace in Canada. Over 87% Indigenous owned and controlled, FNBC is a leader in advocating for the growth of the Indigenous economy and the economic well-being of Indigenous people. Headquartered in Saskatoon, SK and named one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers, FNBC takes pride in its workforce of over 70% Indigenous employees working at locations across Canada.

About The Role

As Systems Administrator you will plan, implement, troubleshoot, and maintain cloud infrastructure and services on the Microsoft Azure platform and play a leading role in advancing the organization’s cloud strategy. You will collaborate with other IT team members, manage various systems, and develop tools to automate processes and improve efficiency. Additionally, you will troubleshoot technical issues, propose improvements, and contribute to the establishment of cloud governance frameworks. This is a ‘jack of all trades’ role in which you will have your hands in all facets of our technology stack. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity with the option to work remote, hybrid or in-office.

Here’s what you will be doing:

Design, implement, configure, and administer Azure IaaS environment as well as other Cloud Services
Oversee endpoint management, Microsoft Defender, Intune, Conditional access, and patch management
Manage and support Microsoft 365 services and applications
Ensure all IT infrastructure (local or cloud) is administered with emphasis on availability, reliability, security, and scalability
Develop and maintain backup systems and disaster recovery processes, regularly test, and validate data and processes
Investigate and resolve any technical issues, coordinating with team members or external support providers as necessary
Identify propose, develop, and implement cloud administration and management practices/processes/tools to automate and improve efficiencies of current/new systems and service.
Optimize Azure buildouts for cost/performance (VM optimization, reserved instances, etc.).
Keep current on modern technology trends and products, providing guidance to team members and direction on new project options
Develop and maintain documentation

What we are looking for:

6-8 years of work experience as a Systems Administrator in a Microsoft environment
At least 3 years of cloud administration experience managing Azure IAAS including resource groups, servers, storage, backup/DR Recovery
At least 3 years managing O365 servers (Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, etc.)
At least 3 years’ experience configuring and managing firewalls and switches
Experience writing scripts (PowerShell) to automate processes
Advanced knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group policy
Excellent organization/time management/prioritization skills
Excellent analytical skills
Work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Well-developed interpersonal skills.

What will make you stand out:

Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-303), Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) and Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions (AZ-305)
Experience managing Meraki and Palo Alto firewalls and VPNs
Experience with Azure Virtual Desktop
Other industry certifications related to security and networking

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and value and respect diversity of our staff.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including group benefits, savings plan, professional development, and opportunities for career growth. If you are interested in this opportunity, meet the qualifications, and are eligible to work in Canada, please visit our website at www.fnbc.ca or send your resume and cover letter by email to apply@fnbc.ca. The posting will remain open until it is filled.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Senior Business System Analyst & Reporting Specialist

About Us

About the Role

As a Senior Business System Analyst & Reporting Specialist you will be part of the IT team and report to the Manager Business Solutions. You will have a disciplined approach in supporting, maintaining, and implementing business applications, data and business intelligence, and banking and payment systems, all while working towards continuous improvement in the support and development of business processes. This role requires solid team collaboration while working in a complex environment. This role is permanent full-time. There is an option to be based in our Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Head Office or one of our branch locations, with the flexibility to work remotely, in the office or a hybrid of the two.

About You

You are an analytical thinker with a strong understanding of business needs and objectives, who has the ability to utilize systems to meet business goals
an effective communicator who can work across departments, and with individuals who have competing priorities
you have a strong understanding of implementing business applications
experience using core banking systems with a preference of Fiserv DNA and digital banking systems with a preference of Member Direct/Forge
possess strong analytical skills
experience in data analytics, reporting, and SQL query
some familiarity with Lodestar or similar platform.

What we’re looking for:

an undergraduate Computer Science degree or equivalent
six (6) years in the financial industry and three (3) years in business analysis
experience in contract drafting and dealing with financial legal issues and transactions, preferably in a regulated financial services environment with experience in dealing with multiple regulatory frameworks in different jurisdictions
ability to prepare detailed specifications, use cases, user stories, workflows, and other supporting documentation for the development of modifications and enhancements
high level of proficiency with Microsoft applications
acceptable criminal record and credit checks

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and value and respect diversity of our staff.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.