Chief Executive Officer

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) role is guided by Affinity’s vision, mission, values, and strategic direction. The CEO is accountable for providing stewardship, oversight and leadership to Affinity and plays a key role in ensuring the execution of the Board-approved strategy, including championing the change necessary to realize on the strategy.

The CEO assumes overall responsibility and accountability for Affinity’s growth opportunities and leveraging Affinity’s unique value proposition. The CEO is responsible to ensure competitiveness, financial sustainability, community engagement, and effective relations with both internal and external stakeholders.

The CEO shapes the development of Affinity’s annual plan, taking the lead in interpreting the external environment and Board-approved strategy, and providing direction to the executive leadership team and the organization as a whole. This role drives the organization forward, supporting senior leaders in harnessing the energy and enthusiasm of their teams to deliver, collaboratively, on Affinity’s strategic vision and provide value to its members. The CEO also establishes, monitors, and reports on key metrics that drive performance and enable achievement of the strategic direction.

TO VIEW FULL PROFILE & APPLY:

https://leadersinternational.com/conexus-credit-union-chief-executive-officer/

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Allan Nelson or Shalini Bhatty

Leaders International Executive Search

saskatoon@leadersinternational.com

www.leadersinternational.com

 

CLOSE DATE:  November 15, 2023

Reference ID:  23-1564

Mobile Mortgage Specialist

af·fin·i·ty (noun):

  1. A Sask-born co-operative financial institution
  2. a natural compatibility

We want our employees to feel great coming to work so that’s why 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 sounds like the perfect fit!

As a Mobile Mortgage Specialist, you’ll grow Affinity’s residential mortgage business by focusing on origination outside of the advice centre network.

 What you’ll do:

  • Provide appropriate mortgage solutions designed to satisfy members’ long-term goals
  • Coordinate end-to-end mortgage fulfillment (often, remotely)
  • Accountable for increasing Affinity’s share of wallet by effectively promoting larger suite of consumer banking (including Wealth) capabilities and solutions and referring cross-sell opportunities to appropriate channel or specialists
  • Meet with members outside of the advice centre network, at the member’s convenience

What you’ll get:

  • On top of the contractual connection (competitive salary, variable incentive pay, and benefits), we offer rewards and experiences that also speak to your experiential and emotional connection to work and to the communities we serve.
  • Affinity is proud of our remarkable employee experience where employees have support to grow their careers, do what they love, and can be their whole selves at work.
  • A total rewards package with health & dental benefits, a pension plan and health spending account
  • Vacation time, personal days off and a paid volunteer day to maintain a healthy life/work balance

What you’ve got:

  • Post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field, plus 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Industry leading sales ability in growing a book, achieving targets and building a pipeline using a member centric approach
  • Experience in making expert lending product and service recommendations, as well as providing quality member centric referrals to other financial solutions experts
  • Experience with using a broad range of digital channels and devices (i.e. online services, mobile applications, smartphones, tablets, etc.)

How to throw your hat in the ring: Review all of our current job opportunities at www.affinitycu.ca/careers/opportunities and submit your application there using our new Application Portal!

We can’t wait for you to fully unbank yourself and join the Affinity team!

Business Adjudication Manager

af-fin-i-ty (noun):
  1. a natural compatibility
  2. the name on our doors

We want our employees to feel great coming to work so that’s why we give our talent the tools to excel. After all, a remarkable 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 sounds like the perfect fit!

We’re looking for a Business Adjudication Manager to lead a highly-skilled team of credit experts, provide financing to our businesses and ag members and help enhance the local economy.

What you’ll do:

  • Make financing decisions, conduct analysis and provide approvals for commercial and agricultural credit applications
  • Support credit granting and maintenance for our business members
  • Evaluate, develop, test and revise our credit procedures, tools and practices
  • Mentor a highly-skilled team in providing personalized advice while adhering to sound business practices, regulations, policies and procedures

 What you’ll get:

  • The support to grow in your career and ample opportunities to advance
  • 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
  • A referral bonus when you scout great talent and they’re hired to join our team

What you’ve got:

  • A post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field, plus 7 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Advanced knowledge of commercial lending practices, granting credit and complex business evaluation
  • Intermediate knowledge of commercial and ag lending practices
  • Solid coaching skills

 

So, what do you think? Does it sound like you’re a fit for this role? Throw your hat in the ring!

Posting Close Date: September 24, 2023

Legal and Regulatory Compliance Officer

Are you interested in a meaningful career where you can contribute to the financial well-being and economic growth of Indigenous people and communities in Canada? The Bank is at an exciting time in its’ history, we’re growing, and as a result, we’re increasing our workforce with bright, energetic, purposeful individuals of all walks of life.

As a Legal and Regulatory Compliance Officer, you will assist with legal and regulatory compliance matters for the Bank and subsidiaries. This is a permanent full-time position. We are open to hybrid or in-office at our head office in Saskatoon. This location is on First Nations land.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

  • ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements of the Bank and subsidiaries. This includes, among others, requirements in the Bank Act, Trust and Loan Companies Act, Indian Act, PIPEDA, FATCA, CRS, CASL and OSFI and FCAC Guidelines.
  • providing legal opinion in areas such as, but not limited to, banking and regulatory law, tax law, contracts and leases, Indigenous law, wills and estates, employment law, privacy, debtor creditor and judgment enforcement.

What we’re looking for:

  • Lawyer with membership or eligibility for membership with the Law Society of Saskatchewan
  • Knowledge or experience with regulatory compliance and ability to read financial statements is a desirable asset
  • Experience in developing frameworks, policies and procedures
  • Competence in communicating with a diverse multitude of clients, staff and stakeholders
  • Aptitude to recognize and maintain confidentiality and discretion with sensitive and confidential information
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team to achieve the goals and objective of the Bank
  • Experience working with Indigenous People and Communities and federal regulators is a desirable asset
  • Acceptable criminal record and credit checks

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 be open to September 7, 2023.

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

Accounting Technician

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 64% Indigenous employees working at locations across Canada.

FNB Trust is FNBC’s wholly owned trust company providing Indigenous Trust Services to Indigenous governments and organizations across Canada. FNB Trust strengthens the capacity of its customers, in alignment with FNBC’s mission toward the long-term economic well-being of Indigenous Peoples.

About The Role

A core member of the finance team, the Accounting Technician provides a high level of support and contributes to a comprehensive, efficient, and accurate reporting process meeting both internal and external stakeholder requirements. This is a permanent full-time opportunity. Candidates from all Canadian regions will be considered, with preference given to those able to work out of Saskatoon office.

This position will be responsible for preparing financial statements for our clients. It would require knowledge of full-cycle accounting, including investment accounting and reconciliation, accruals, bank reconciliations, audit support, and other financial and management reports.

About You

You are a driven and detail-oriented individual who is client-focused and efficient. You have a keen eye for detail and possess strong organizational skills. You are responsible for supporting trust client service goals by producing financial statements for our clients

You must have:

  • Two (2) years’ experience in bookkeeping and preparation of financial statements
  • A college diploma in accounting/finance or undergraduate degree is preferred
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to pay close attention to detail
  • High level of organizational skills and ability to prioritize daily workload
  • Ability to adjust to changing work priorities to meet deadlines
  • Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  • Knowledge of and experience with QuickBooks Online is preferred
  • Strong communication skills, both written and oral
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Acceptable criminal record and credit checks

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

We offer a highly competitive and 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 the position is filled.

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

Manager Credit Risk

Manager, Credit Risk

 Are you interested in a meaningful career where you can contribute to the financial well-being and economic growth of Indigenous people and communities in Canada? The Bank is at an exciting time in its’ history, we’re growing, and as a result, we’re increasing our workforce with bright, energetic, purposeful individuals of all walks of life.

As a Manager, Credit Risk, you will be overseeing the Bank’s credit granting process by primarily adjudicating, reporting and tracking procedures for commercial, personal and mortgage lending nationwide. This is a permanent full-time position. We are open to hybrid or in-office at one of our main office locations in Saskatoon or Vancouver. These locations are on First Nations land.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

  • Support the commercial and personal lending process through adjudication of credit applications
  • Contribute to bank customer service standards through timely turnaround of deals
  • Work with the VP to develop solutions, such as new products to address business and personal banking needs
  • Enhance and maintain the Bank’s Credit Risk Management policies and procedures and lending platforms
  • Remain current with Credit Risk Management best practices and procedures
  • Assess commercial applications ensuring they provide a high quality of risk assessment, credit structure, due diligence, and credit presentation
  • Adjudicate personal and mortgage loan applications ensuring a high quality of risk assessment
  • Approve credits within delegated limits and make recommendations on others that require approval from the VP or CEO
  • Regulatory compliance management and testing of commercial and retail credit business functions
  • Comply with FNBC credit policies, procedures, guidelines, and best practices regarding all credit related matters
  • Liaise with Internal Audit to identify areas of concern with Credit and Monitoring and Control
  • Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual credit risk reporting
  • Coach and assist the Commercial Group and Retail Group in maintaining and implementing credit risk controls
  • Share expertise and knowledge with the Commercial and Retail Groups and other business units
  • Act as a reference and source of expertise to the Bank and management teams
  • Understand and implement the monitoring & control and delinquency process for commercial and retail departments

What we’re looking for:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Finance or Accounting), Commerce or related field
  • Five (5) years’ experience working in a credit-related role: Commercial lending experience is required; Retail lending experience considered an asset.
  • Experience with lending to First Nations
  • Three (3) years’ experience in a people management role
  • Understanding of commercial/small business/personal loans and lending procedures
  • Demonstrated sound judgement to make decisions
  • Attention to detail
  • Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage a high volume of work with tight deadlines
  • Acceptable criminal record and credit checks

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 close on August 29, 2023.

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

Director, Finance

af·fin·i·ty (noun):

  1. the name on our doors
  2. a quality that makes things suited to each other

We want our employees to feel great coming to work. That’s why 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 sounds like the perfect fit.

We’re looking for a Director, Finance to join our progressive Accounting & Finance team. The ideal candidate will direct and guide the organization’s treasury management functions in the areas of liquidity, market risk, and capital.

 What you’ll do

  • Lead the credit union’s treasury functions related to the management of liquidity, capital, and interest rate risk
  • Lead the team to act as the first line of defense related to Treasury Risk Management, including directing the development and maintenance of various financial models and stress testing methodologies related to Treasury Risk Management
  • Provide leadership and responsibility for establishing interest rates (pricing) for all deposit and lending products in support of overall profitability and growth targets
  • Chair the Asset Liability Committee to lead the development of forward-looking balance sheet management strategies and implement action plans to align with the Board’s approved risk appetite and policies
  • Oversee the statutory liquidity and excess liquidity investment portfolios to maximize investment returns within the risk parameters established by policy and regulatory requirements
  • Establish appropriate pricing for the credit union’s loan and deposit products to support asset-liability management strategies and financial performance targets

 What you’ll get

  • The support to grow in your career with ample opportunities to advance
  • 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 so you can maintain a healthy life/work balance
  • A referral bonus when you scout great talent and they’re hired to join our team

 What you’ve got

  • A 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 financial risk management practices related to the financial services industry

How to throw your hat in the ring:

Review all of our current job opportunities at www.affinitycu.ca/careers/opportunities and submit your application there using our new Application Portal!

Financial Services Advisor

The Synergy Experience – what is it exactly?  Just ask our employees. Their dedication to our customers (members) and each other has created an incredible place to work. We’re local, we offer personalized and competitive products & services. We are proud to be a part of a local and community focus and are seeking a Financial Services Advisor to help us continue our rich tradition of serving our community – since 1943!

What do our Financial Services Advisors do?

As an FSA, you will work in a retail banking environment where you have a meaningful impact on the financial wellness of members. You connect with existing and prospective members, understand their financial and personal goals, provide informative and personalized advice, and recommend the right products and solutions to achieve their goals and enable their financial success.

Our ideal candidate is a relationship builder. You’re motivated, with strong problem-solving and organizational skills. You’ll be a part of a team of knowledgeable professionals who share a genuine commitment to working with and delivering exceptional service to our membership, including account and deposit products, investments, and consumer lending products and services with some potential for small business/ag loans.

If building relationships, problem solving, and meeting challenges interests you…this dynamic career is what you’re looking for!

 

As a Financial Services Advisor, you will:

  • Manage a portfolio of members, partnering with current and potential members to understand their goals and priorities
  • Advise on and deliver a variety of products and services to successfully meet members’ needs
  • Engage in outreach, marketing, and follow-up opportunities to proactively seek out new business and deepen existing relationships, and
  • Promote Synergy Credit Union within our communities, including engaging in business development activities, volunteerism, phone calls, emails, and participating in campaigns.

 

What you need for this role:

  • Related post-secondary education (such as a Diploma or Degree in Business) and one to four years of job-related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Strong experience in consumer lending is required
  • Relationship and business development skills
  • Previous sales experience working with goals, strong closing/referral techniques, and pipeline development is desired
  • Mutual Fund Accreditation or successful completion of accreditation within 3 months of hire

 

We encourage you to apply. We have two levels in this role. Placement within these levels is dependent on experience and education.

 

What do we offer?

  • Preferred rates on our products and services
  • Benefits and Pension
  • Competitive salary
  • Investment in your professional development
  • Community involvement

 

If the above describes you, we want to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume to careers@synergycu.ca, by end of day on July 30, 2023, referencing competition #235606 in the subject line.

More details:

  • Hours: 37.5 hours weekly.  Permanent full-time. Currently Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Flexibility to work outside various hours is required for travel, events, and member meetings.

 

A little more about us:

At Synergy, our members are owners who profit when we do and who get a say in how we are run. We also live in the communities we serve. This matters to us. We invest locally by offering sponsorships, donations, and scholarships, and through volunteerism. We connect with groups looking to improve overall financial literacy by providing presentations and tailoring them for educational opportunities – for families, schools, youth groups – you name it. We are proud to serve more than 29,000 members and have reached over $2.5 billion in assets.

We were named one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employer for the 6th consecutive year. This reflects our workplace culture and commitment to building relationships beyond banking with our members, and our team.

 

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. Only those under consideration will be contacted. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a bonding process that includes a criminal record check and credit check.

 

Synergy Credit Union aspires to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity of our country and encourages applications from everyone.

Find out more about us!  https://www.youtube.com/user/SynergyCreditUnion

www.synergycu.ca

Executive Assistant to the President, Trust

Are you interested in a meaningful career where you can contribute to the financial well-being and economic growth of Indigenous people and communities in Canada? The Trust is at an exciting time in its’ history, we’re growing, and as a result, we’re increasing our workforce with bright, energetic, purposeful individuals of all walks of life.

As an Executive Assistant to the President for the First Nations Bank of Canada’s wholly owned trust company, FNB Trust, you will be assisting the Trust team with client activities and reports. This is a permanent full-time position. We are open to hybrid or in-office at one of our main office locations in Saskatoon or Vancouver. These locations are on urban First Nations land.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

  • Assist the President of the Trust with organization of calendar, meetings and travel
  • Researches, prioritizes, and follows up on incoming issues and concerns addressed to the President.
  • Works closely with other internal departments
  • Open new accounts and prepare trust initiation documents
  • Conduct on-going file maintenance and update account information
  • Coordinate client meetings including invitations/notices, distribution lists and logistics
  • Prepare client meeting agenda packages
  • Take minutes
  • Draft resolutions for review by Trust Officers
  • Store all documents properly
  • Prepare written procedural documents, policies, and memos
  • Prepare monthly client work in progress statements and quarterly client invoices
  • Assist with preparation of the annual client reports
  • Assist with preparation of client presentations
  • Develop and maintain professional client relationships
  • Interact regularly with clients, prospective clients, members and clients’ lawyers, accountants, and financial planners
  • Assist with preparation of prospective proposals and presentations
  • Assist with event planning, social media posts, publications and other promotional activities

 What we’re looking for:

  • Undergraduate degree in Business or related field and at least two (2) years’ experience working in an office setting in a coordination role
  • Experience in and understanding of terms of trust accounts and agreements
  • Effective at building and maintaining client and team collaboration
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point) and Adobe Acrobat
  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communications
  • Exceptional ability to pay attention to detail
  • Working financial experience
  • Understanding of Indigenous trust administration and a demonstrated ability to work in an environment that requires tact, objectivity, and sensitivity
  • Travel is required; possess a Class 5 Driver’s License
  • Acceptable criminal record and credit checks

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 September 8, 2023.

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

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