Director, Risk Governance & Policy

Concentra Bank is a purpose-based organization, striving to create the future of banking. We are embarking on a bold plan to evolve and grow into a diversified, top tier performing company delivering greater value to employees, customers, and owners.

As an innovative and future-focused company, we form partnerships to deliver industry-best financial solutions to our customers. We offer a wide range of financial solutions including specialized banking, consumer finance, treasury, wealth and trust services and more. We strive to be among the most trusted organizations in Canada by solving problems for our customers and offering a positive, seamless experience.

Concentra employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package and flexible work environment. We are looking for an experienced Director Risk Governance & Policy to join our Risk Governance team in one of our corporate locations (Regina, Saskatoon, Surrey, Toronto) or in a home office environment.

Director, Risk Governance & Policy

The primary purpose of the Director, Risk Governance & Policy position is to develop risk management frameworks, policy, risk management committee mandates and risk reporting, and to provide support to the management of the Bank’s regulatory affairs.

This position is responsible to develop and maintain the risk management frameworks and policy model by facilitating development, reviews and enhancements to the Risk Governance Framework, Risk Appetite Framework and Corporate Policy Framework, as well as facilitating the ongoing development, reviews and enhancements to Corporate Policies and Management Guidelines. This position is also responsible for providing oversight to the alignment of Risk Appetite and enterprise strategy, and for providing independent challenge to the first line of defense on alignment with Risk Appetite, Corporate Policies and Management Guidelines.

The Director, Risk Governance & Policy develops and maintains the risk management committee mandates and risk reporting by facilitating development, reviews and enhancements to the risk management committee mandates, and providing risk reporting for executive, risk management committees and the Board. This position provides support to regulatory relationships by assisting in the maintenance of a central repository of the Bank’s supervisory communication with all prudential regulators, as well as the coordination of supervisory communications between OSFI and the Bank. This position also assists in the coordination of OSFI supervisory reviews and in the management of responses to recommendations to ensure they are timely and complete, and provides regulatory updates and key messaging to executive and the Board.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in finance, law, economics, business administration or commerce complemented by a professional designation in finance, accounting or law and 5 years progressive experience in the financial industry
Subject matter expert in understanding of financial institution risk management, risk optimization concepts, risk appetite and policy structuring
Subject matter expert in understanding of OSFI Guidelines for Banks
Subject matter expert in understanding of risk management concepts and good practices in governance reporting
Advanced understanding of financial institution credit risk, operational risk, market risk, liquidity and funding risk, legal and regulatory compliance risk, reputation risk, capital management and emerging risks
Ability to lead and manage projects and deliver results in a changing environment
Ability to understand detailed processes and controls
Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to influence senior decision makers
Strong analytical skills, including ability to identify and interpret complex issues and see underlying causes, connections and implications
Advanced written communication and presentation skills
Advanced computer skills with advanced skills in Excel, Word and Powerpoint

Applications for this opportunity will be accepted until end of day August 27, 2021. To apply, please visit our Career page at www.concentra.ca.

At Concentra, our goal is to achieve a workforce as diverse as the people we partner with. We encourage all members of the designated groups; aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, women, visible minorities and others to join our team. Concentra strives to provide a safe and respectful work environment free of discrimination and harassment and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Executive Director, CUCC

Having served the credit union community over the last five decades providing strategic guidance and operational support, the Credit Union Central of Canada has been re-established with a mandate to ensure that its member organization will be supported by world class payments services. In an environment of high consumer expectations, greater competition and an increasingly sophisticated technology, the world of payments presents both opportunities and challenges.

CUCC is today a national organization owned by the five provincial / regional credit union centrals. CUCC is responsible for managing contracts with payments related suppliers, network compliance and project management. On behalf of credit unions, CUCC, in an earlier mandate, was one of the founding members of Interac and is currently one of its primary shareholders. Through CUCC’s participation at Interac, credit unions are able to access Interac shared services and key payment products such as e-transfer.

An immediate priority for the new Board will be the appointment of a new Executive Director. Working under the direction of the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will: provide the knowledge and leadership required to establish CUCC as a leader in the payments ecosystem; and provide overall management and direction for this complex organization with multiple projects, a constant focus on innovation, while leading transformational change initiatives.

The new Executive Director will play a key role in shaping a framework that will enable credit union participants respond to the dynamic changes occurring in the marketplace, and to implement structures and processes that will further a national payments strategy, stimulate product development, and establish strategic priorities for credit unions.

Working with internal and external stakeholder groups, the Executive Director will build an organization that recognizes excellence, is open to new ideas and shares a commitment to be “best in class”. Building upon the structures already in place, the Executive Director will establish a culture that values teamwork and communication. The success of CUCC will ultimately depend on the retention/recruitment of talented team members.

This innovative role will require a decisive leadership style in both strategy and execution. The Executive Director will have superior communications skills and the drive/energy to move multiple projects forward in fluid and constantly changing environment. This is a complex undertaking, calling for a sophisticated executive with an understanding of the Canadian payments and financial services sectors, a balance of strategic and operational skills, with a proven experience in creating a new organization or facilitating a transformation of an existing entity.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity please reach out to Michael Henry at michael.henry@masseyhenry.com or apply online at https://masseyhenry.com/opportunities/

Assistant Controller

We are a thriving credit union, known for extraordinary customer service that has deep roots in the community. The company serves its individual, organizational and business-based members with high integrity, sound stewardship and competitiveness. The Assistant Controller provides leadership and day-to day direction to the accounting and financial reporting team and works closely with the Controller.

As a key member of the Finance team, assists the Controller in managing the financial accounting cycle for the credit union including preparing monthly and annual financial statements and business analysis and reports for review by Management and for filing with regulatory agencies.

The Assistant Controller will:

manage and monitor the day-to-day accounting function including the overall accounts payable and general ledger accounts;
oversee the preparation of the monthly financial reporting package, including the variance analysis for review by the Controller;
lead, coach and manage the accounting team;
be a change champion and lead the team in supporting strategic priorities of the credit union;
monitor the accounting systems and procedures, identify shortcomings and introduce new or improved processes; and
Lead and/ or assist with automation projects including the implementation of the new financial system platform.

Our Ideal Candidate:

completion of a post-secondary degree with a concentration in Finance and/or Commerce;
completion or enrolled in a professional accounting program (i.e. CPA);
5+ years of corporate experience, preferably in the financial services industry, with at least 1 year of leadership/ management experience; and
strong interpersonal and communication skills.

What we offer:

Our Organization- a growth mandate; stability and profitable; $990M+ in assets; located in Toronto; and Membership owned.
The Role- leadership in the financial function of the credit union; management of people and systems; and opportunity to contribute to developing a “Best in class” finance function.
The People and Team- reports to an experienced Controller; small dynamic professional team; advancement opportunity; and growth oriented.

Ukrainian Credit Union Limited has an accommodation process in place that provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please let us know as this ensures that the appropriate accommodations are in place.

Interested candidates should submit their resumes to Andrew Rozanec, Human Resources Manager, Ukrainian Credit Union Limited at arozanec@ukrainiancu.com

Senior Analyst, People Solutions

Company Description

Central 1 is the partner of choice for financial, digital banking and payment products and services – fueling the success of businesses across Canada. With $16.9 billion in assets, we leverage our scale, strength and expertise to power progress for more than 225 credit unions and other financial institutions, enhancing the financial well-being of more than five million customers from coast to coast. For more information, visit Central1.com.

It’s important we succeed, because the banking industry is one where disruption rules and old ways of doing business are quickly becoming a thing of the past. Central 1 is here to keep Canada’s financial marketplace diversified, support Canadians who want a choice when it comes to banking, and do good for the communities we serve.

As Central 1’s HR consulting agency, People Solutions offers a suite of strategic, data-driven, and innovative human resources consulting services.

Because of COVID19, all Central1 offices are currently closed to non-essential employees. This role will see you working remotely until our offices are reopened. The timeline to reopen is still under consideration, as are our future remote working policies.

Job Description

The Senior Analyst provides HR generalist expertise to consulting projects for Canadian credit unions, supporting Consultants on large and complex consulting projects, and managing less complex consulting projects directly. HR analysis and consulting support covers services in compensation, talent and recruitment, organizational design, and board effectiveness. This position may project manage survey processes and reporting and may provide technical guidance and work leadership to junior department staff.

What you’ll be doing:

Providing core support on complex consulting projects. This includes proposal and services agreement development, research, discovery documentation, data compilation and analysis, complex report preparation and client follow-ups. Making recommendations based on research and analysis for review by Consultants.
Managing consulting projects of a limited scope from end-to-end, involving client need analysis, project plan development (i.e. timelines and cost estimates), compilation and analysis, development and delivery of recommendations.
Delivering quality services to meet clients’ needs; building relationships with clients; identifying opportunities and making recommendations to enhance or introduce products and services.
May be assigned overall product leadership for one or more products.
Upholding organizational and departmental policies, standards and guidelines.
Contributing to overall effectiveness and success of the People Solutions team

Qualifications

What you’ll have:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources and four to six years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
An HR designation – or working towards achieving a designation (CPHR, CHRP, SHRM-CP, CCP) would be an asset
Strong generalist knowledge and exposure to all aspects of human resources
Experience with survey methodology and trend research and reporting
Advanced analytical and organizational skills
Advanced computer skills using MS suite of products, and aptitude for learning and using technology to build business solutions
Solid written and oral communication skills with ability to communicate complex ideas and concepts clearly and concisely
Demonstrated project management skills and ability to manage competing priorities and project deadlines
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Collaborative team player with strong client service orientation
Alignment to the values of the cooperative movement and credit union system

Additional Information

As much as we believe in working hard, we also believe in personal growth and taking time for ourselves. Accordingly, our total rewards philosophy amounts to one of the best compensation and benefits packages in the industry – from performance-based incentives and extended benefits, to training and education reimbursements and ample vacation time.

Central 1 is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce by creating an environment where everyone feels like they belong and has the opportunity to be successful. We are welcoming of all applicants and we will provide an accessible candidate experience.

Reporting to: Director, Human Resources
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Mississauga or Toronto

Flexibility for travel and work outside of traditional hours (evenings and weekends) will sometimes be required.