British Columbia – Page 18 – Credit Union Careers

Manager, Governance

The Organization: Prospera Credit Union

With history dating back over 75 years, Prospera Credit Union was officially born in 2002 after a series of mergers in its formative years. In January of 2020, Prospera and Westminster Savings Credit Union merged to become the current Prospera Credit Union, Canada’s sixth largest, with more $7.3 billion balance sheet assets and over $9.0 billion in assets under management, 120,000 members, 900 employees and 29 full service branch locations stretching from rom Vancouver through the Fraser Valley to the Okanagan.

To learn more, please visit Prospera’s website.

The Opportunity: Manager, Governance

The Manager, Governance is responsible for overseeing the meeting process for the Board and its committees (and the Management Committees) and maintaining a well organized and effective annual governance cycle. This position is responsible for managing the Governance Office, maintaining compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and general corporate reporting. Works to implement decisions made by the Board of Directors and maintains the corporate governance policies and guidelines of Prospera Credit Union and its subsidiaries (“PCU”). As Manager, this position will provide leadership to its direct reports and ensure that department goals and service delivery standards are achieved. The Manager will provide ongoing training, coaching and opportunities for self-development and career development and encourage growth. The Manager will model the credit union values and foster a positive dynamic within the team aligned with the organizational culture.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience:

A post-secondary degree in a related discipline; Chartered Secretary or paralegal designation an asset,
Several years of progressive experience in a corporate governance environment, with a minimum of two years managing the roles, responsibilities and procedures of a board or council,
Excellent knowledge of governance, legislation and compliance best practices,
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish mutually beneficial working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, in various functions and at all levels,
Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment,

The complete opportunity profile can be viewed: Here

Contact: Hannah Donovan or Greg Longster

Leaders International Executive Search

#880 – 609 Granville Street

Vancouver, BC V7Y 1G5

Phone: (604) 688-8422

Email: vancouver@leadersinternational.com

Senior Analyst, Accounting & Reporting

Senior Analyst, Accounting & Reporting

Two Term Positions to April 2023

Location: Canadian home office or Regina corporate office

SaskCentral provides a balance of energy and support to employees. Under the direction of a new CEO, SaskCentral 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 Accounting and Reporting team in this journey is to provide accurate financial reporting for stakeholders and high-quality financial support for the organization.

The Job

One of the advantages of working for a smaller financial institution is that you get exposure to a wide variety of financial aspects while also building your supervisory experience. SaskCentral supports the provincial credit union system and in this position, you collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial information is provided.

One position currently leads SaskCentral’s monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting for internal departments, management, Board of Directors, regulators, external auditors and tax consultants. This includes reviewing financial statements and supporting documentation, preparing annual financial statements and annual note disclosure. You will coordinate the annual external audit process, various internal audits, and lead the preparation of required tax returns, acting as a liaison for our external tax consultant.

The second position currently oversees the development of the SaskCentral annual budget and the accounts payable/receivable (AP/AR) processes at SaskCentral. You will support department managers to prepare their budgets and coordinate the compilation of budget data, ensuring accurate reporting is provided to key stakeholders for decision making purposes. Working with your team and vendors, you will ensure the AP/AR process provides a positive client experience.

We rely on both roles to continuously review and implement business improvements that optimize the processes and current technology. If you have experience with Power BI, you will have the opportunity to showcase those skills with new processes/reporting planned for 2022. You will conduct accounting, regulatory and industry research to determine and recommend best practices. SaskCentral also encourages and supports participation in ongoing professional development to maintain current knowledge and understanding of financial accounting and reporting principles (IFRS) as well as tax and regulatory requirements.

The Candidate

You will have a Degree in Business Administration, a professional accounting designation (CPA), and at least 3 years of progressive experience in financial reporting principles, policies and practices. Preference is given to candidates who have gained this knowledge in the financial services sector.

To be successful in the role, you will possess advanced understanding of financial accounting and reporting principles (IFRS) as well as tax and regulatory requirements, comprehensive knowledge of accounting policies and regulatory environments and strong knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their expression of interest in confidence by Friday, February 4 on our career page at Recruitment (adp.com).

Assistant Branch Manager

Bulkley Valley Credit Union, serving over 14,500 members from Hazelton to Burns Lake, prides itself on employing empowered staff committed to delivering high quality personalized service.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to meet their career goals while balancing their lifestyle with the many amenities our community has to offer as can be seen at http://www.visitburnslake.ca.

If you want to join a dynamic management group dedicated to cooperative values and member service, this is the right career move for you. You will report to the Community Branch Manager and as a member of the management team you will deliver exceptional high quality service to our members and confidently, professionally and efficiently manage the day to day operation of the Lakes District Branch. You will be responsible for providing expertise and guidance to the branch team as they deliver transactional, deposit, investment and personal lending services to members. Leadership qualities prevail in this position with coaching and mentorship a primary and ongoing focus for employees in the frontline positions.

The successful candidate will have a business degree or diploma and a minimum of five years of experience in the financial industry or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

To learn more about Bulkley Valley Credit Union, please visit our website at www.bvcu.com. We welcome applications from all interested applicants looking to further their career in a dynamic, supportive and team oriented environment.

Qualified applicants can apply through our webpage at https://can61.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/bulkleyvalley by Friday, February 4^th, 2022 or directly to:

Nathan Way, Community Branch Manager

nway@bvcu.com.

Bulkley Valley Credit Union

PO Box 1029 Burns Lake BC V0J 1E0

Bulkley Valley Credit Union encourages all qualified persons to apply. However, only those who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Chief Risk Officer (CRO)

Chief Risk Officer (CRO)

In light of BlueShore’s continued asset growth as one of BC’s largest financial institutions and to prepare for the next stage of growth and digital transformation, we are advancing our risk maturity with the addition of a Chief Risk Officer (CRO) to the Executive Leadership Team. This role will report directly to the CEO and will lead the evolution of the enterprise-wide risk management policies and framework.

The CRO is responsible for ensuring that all areas of risk (including but not limited to cyber risk, credit risk, financial risks, operational risks including information technology, information security, corporate security, business contingency, AML/ATF, and legal & regulatory, and insurance, etc.) are managed in alignment with defined risk appetite and relevant provincial and federal regulatory obligations.

This role serves as a strategic partner to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team and is a key resource to the Board and its Risk Committee, acting as advisor on all risk and compliance matters. The incumbent in this role is required to develop, implement and maintain effective risk management strategies. The role must also lead and develop a team of specialized risk and compliance professionals, resolve complex issues both internally and externally including audit and regulatory bodies and provide direct and independent reporting to the Board and relevant Board subcommittees (e.g. Risk Committee, Audit Committee, Governance and Conduct Review Committee).

Closing Date: January 28, 2022

Key responsibilities of this role are:

Leadership:

Leads, oversees and is accountable for the enterprise-wide risk management policies and framework across the whole of BlueShore Financial, which includes defining risk appetite, the risk governance structure, and the approach to risk identification, assessment, monitoring and reporting, including reporting to the Risk Committee of the Board.
Leads the enterprise risk management activities including registry, testing, periodic oversight reviews, physical risk assessments, asset quality reviews, risk and control self-assessments, business process mapping, enterprise-wide risk assessments and developing key risk indicators.
Oversees and provides independent challenge to the first line of defense risk management practices, including escalation and/or resolution of critical risk issues.
Leads the second line credit review process, for adherence and compliance against applicable lending policies and guidelines across the enterprise.
Chairs the Management Risk Committee (MRC); builds relationships with the first line while having oversight of the second line.
Directs the day to day implementation and management of the AML/ATF program; ensuring compliance with provincial and federal regulatory requirements.
Leads and coordinates supervisory communications between regulatory bodies and BlueShore Financial including; managing the responses to recommendations; coordinating all aspects of on-site reviews; and delivering regulatory updates and key messaging to executive and the Board.
Responsible for updates to the outsourced risk policy including assessing the oversight of third party relationship risk. Individual ELT member who holds the relationship is responsible for risk assessment of outsourcing, vendor relationships, mortgage brokers and external sales agents.
Leads, develops and manages the risk management process, business contingency plan and key messaging.
Oversees investigations of suspected or confirmed fraud incidents and security breaches by staff or clients and ensures good working relationship with law enforcement officials and financial community.
Oversees the Risk and Compliance department and is accountable to ensure that the appropriate skills and capacity exist to perform the duties of their mandate.

Strategy and Change Management:

Participates as an active member of the Executive Leadership Team by contributing to enterprise wide and departmental strategies, adding value from a risk management perspective while maintaining an enterprise-wide view.
Advises ELT and the Board of key inherent risks and mitigation strategies involved in setting corporate strategy.
Identifies and leads the enterprise risk management strategies to advance the BlueShore Financial vision and goals, demonstrating how risk and compliance initiatives both protect the organization’s interests and support business success.
Executes a long term risk and compliance strategy, taking into account complex external factors, internal risk appetite framework, and emerging regulatory and legal requirements.
Identifies, interprets and leads the change in implementing risk and compliance best practices.
Functions as the risk expert/advisor to the business executives and others with regard to key business issues.
Works in partnership with all business units, providing strategic advice, and leads the Risk and Compliance function to do the same.

Analytics:

Develop methodologies to aggregate risk data, measure risk and provide quantitative and qualitative analytical support to the lines of business and executive teams.
Leverages tools that identify, align, and build on BlueShore Financial’s risk management capabilities in order to protect BlueShore Financial’s interests.
Leads the Risk and Compliance department in the analysis and evaluation of key risk indicators.
Shares results of analyses with others across BlueShore to enable data driven decision making and support the BlueShore Financial digital strategy.

Compliance:

In collaboration with various departments, utilizes enterprise risk management to implement effective practices in lending, credit solutions and collections including documentation of exceptions, quality control of applications and monitoring authority limits and controls.
Collaborates with other line of business leaders to ensure the effective management of risk in various forms including but not limited to credit, IT, operational and cyber related risk across all lines of business.
As Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officer (CAMLO), collaborates with Privacy Officer to ensure alignment with provincial and federal regulatory requirements and Privacy Acts.

Knowledge:

Maintains a solid knowledge of the latest industry trends and best practices, ensuring optimal performance of the Risk and Compliance department, which in turn influences various departments and business overall.
Plays an active role as a participant and thought leader in industry events, seminars and workshops.
Monitors federal and provincial legislations in addition to evolving legal requirements. Ensures compliance with applicable provincial and federal regulations, disclosure requirements, and Market Code of Conduct.
Ensures alignment of current industry risk trends with strategic direction of the organization and by providing insights and oversight in the spirit of compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum of 10 years direct related experience
Extensive leadership experience (minimum five years at the leadership level)
Successful experience working with Boards of Directors and Board Committees
University degree or related diploma, with an MBA/graduate degree preferred
Minimum of five years in the financial services industry
Proven experience in implementing and managing enterprise risk management strategy and governance, risk and compliance activities
Strong relationship management and advocacy skills with regulators and other external bodies
Proven leadership skills and ability to influence at all levels of the organization
Experience in project/change management
Superior communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
Mastery level knowledge of investigative principles, practices and policies
Mastery level knowledge of risk processes, regulatory frameworks, expectations and business impacts with a focus in the financial services industry
Expert knowledge of internal security controls and procedures, including both IT and physical security
Ability to work well within an Agile Business Model / approach (in support of business and digital transformation in the financial service industry)
Strategic vision and thinking; strong capacity for strategic analysis

Health and Safety

The health and safety of our teams, clients and communities is our top priority. Successful candidates will be required to submit proof of vaccination before their start date. We recognize that some individuals are unable to be vaccinated for valid reasons protected by law. BlueShore Financial will not discriminate or tolerate discrimination against anyone who is unable to get vaccinated for valid medical, religious or other reasons protected by law.

Be Richly Valued. At BlueShore Financial, our employees are as important as our clients. We strive to create a workplace culture of openness, empowerment, trust and passion. Our values unite our organization and are our guiding compass. But it is our exceptional staff that bring our corporate values to life. They are passionate about delivering exceptional client service and a banking experience that promises to impress. And this level of engagement shows. We’ve been formally recognized making Kincentric’s “Best Employer in Canada” list 10 years in a row and as one of “Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures” by Waterstone Human Capital.

From the moment you walk into one of our Financial Spas™, you’ll know you’ve arrived at a special place, where all the elements work together to stimulate the senses and create a distinctive atmosphere unlike any financial institution you’ve experienced. We embrace the west coast lifestyle, while providing a premium and sophisticated experience for our clients and employees. You may not recognize us, but we’ve been serving the lower mainland for over 80 years! But this isn’t the Credit Union of your childhood. We’re different and better.

Project Portfolio Manager

Job Description – Project Portfolio Manager

Regional Manager, Commercial Services

**Posting Deadline: Please submit your application by 11:59 PM PST, January 18, 2022**

Position Type: Permanent

Together, Let’s Do Great Things!

We’re the largest financial institution based on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, and we’ve got an opportunity for you. We are looking for a Regional Manager, Commercial Services to lead the Comox Valley and Oceanside commercial lending teams. If you are looking for a leadership opportunity with a growing team and have strong commercial lending experience, we’d like to hear from you!

What’s the role?

As the Regional Manager, Commercial Services, you oversee the operations of the Business Centre within the region. Your primary responsibility is business and team development. You provide leadership, coaching, and support to the Business Centre team in all aspects. This includes Business Centre operations, sales and service initiatives, member service and employee relations. As Regional Manager, Commercial Services you are also responsible for achieving financial goals and targets for the Region. You empower your teams to develop plans that drive growth by focusing on high levels of member satisfaction, employee engagement, succession planning initiatives, increasing community connections, and business networks.

Your duties will include:

Identifying opportunities, networks, and collaborating with key resources and departments across all business lines to drive business growth and meet objectives.
Identifying and actively pursuing business opportunities to achieve business results.
Providing regular, results-based coaching for the Business Centre management teams.
Developing and implementing a business plan and budget for the regional area with clearly defined annual objectives that drive member, relationship, and revenue growth
Developing a workforce strategy inclusive of performance management, employee engagement, succession planning, and retention of talent for the region.

What are we looking for?

Successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree or diploma in a related discipline (e.g. Commerce and Business Administration) requiring 3 – 4 years of full-time study or equivalent.
Thorough understanding of credit union operations, principles, and values.

Ideally, you are a flexible, collaborative team player with:

Minimum seven years of experience managing a financial service environment: managing a diversified loan and deposit portfolio, successfully developing and managing people, business development.
Superior knowledge of personal and business lending, deposit policies, practices, procedures and general branch operations.
Good knowledge and understanding of commercial real estate and construction lending practices.
Solid understanding of the competitive environment in the financial marketplace, and local communities within the region.

If you’re an approachable problem solver who embraces self-development and life-long learning, you’ll be a great fit with us.

What we offer you:

Competitive salary
A comprehensive benefits package including MSP, dental, and extended healthcare
Generous employer paid RRSP benefit
Ongoing support for education and career development

Who are we?

Since first forming in 1946, Coastal Community has grown to become the largest financial services provider based on Vancouver Island. We’re proud of the legacy we’ve built and the things that make us who we are:

We’re 100% member-owned, with all decisions made locally—right here on Vancouver Island.
We’re a growing organization with over $4 billion in assets under management. Coastal Community helps improve the financial health of over 100,000 members and clients through our 24 branches, 16 insurance offices, 4 business centres, plus our wide range of online and digital services.
We believe in making meaningful contributions to the communities we call home. Each year, we give over half a million to community organizations and programs.

If you join us you’ll work hard, but have a lot of fun along the way. We offer a generous compensation package and a great work/life balance because we want you to spend your career here. Many people do!

Business Analyst

THE COMPANY – Our Purpose is to redefine banking by helping Canadians simplify their lives and reach their financial goals by reinvesting profits into our members, communities and our people. Now that Responsible Banking!

Click the link below to see what Innovation Credit Union is about! Trust us, you are going to want to learn more about who we are!

Innovation Credit Union – About Us (innovationcu.ca)

THE POSITION: Innovation Credit Union has an opportunity for an experienced member of the Innovation team to provide consultation and assist or lead organizational projects working with Subject Matter Experts to help execute strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will be proactive and have an entrepreneurial spirit. This position reports to the Vice President of Strategy and Innovation. This position will provide a challenging and rewarding career, with opportunity to enhance your personal development.

An Business Analyst does the following:

Creating and/or executing project work plans to meet changing needs and requirements
Working alongside Project Managers to execute upon project deliverables
Champion Innovation’s project management disciplines/methodology and provide the processes, structures, and tools for project management
Current vs End State gap analysis
Preparation of reports and correspondence and other documentation
Creating process maps, templates and tools as required
Determining requirements with SME and support transition and maintenance plans

Why Should You Apply?

You want to be an ambassador of a forward-thinking, member focused organization
You have minimum 3-5 years’ experience in relationship banking with knowledge and experience in various departments and functions considered an asset
You have proven collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships with carious stakeholders
You have proven ability to support cross functional projects and prioritize deliverables to meet deadlines
You have strong communication skills with the ability to relate well to members and co-workers
You are committed to life-long learning and development

Visit the CAREERS page or our website to learn more about this position and to apply. www.innovationcu.ca Only those applications received through our job board will be considered.

Banking System Specialist

Would you like to earn above average pay helping members meet their financial goals, maintain a strong work life balance, a flexible schedule and have the security of a career – path supported by your organization? We offer that and so much more.

Click the link below to see what Innovation Credit Union is about! Trust us, you are going to want to learn more about who we are!

Innovation Credit Union – About Us (innovationcu.ca)

THE POSITION: Reporting to the Manager, Digital & Core Banking this position works with the Fiserv DNA banking system and related applications. This role is responsible for day-to-day operations, project work, enhancement implementation, troubleshooting and support to end-users.. How does one do this? Glad you asked!

The Banking System Specialist does the following:

Support and assist all staff in the use of the banking system, providing training and subject matter expertise when required
Works with various project teams as they relate to the banking system
Investigate and solve complex banking system issues
Assist with coordinating all activities necessary for the successful and timely resolution of technology issues as they relate to the banking system and related technologies
Lead the development, testing, implementation and maintenance of the banking system
Make recommendations for enhancements to the banking system and related software to provide needed functionality to end users
Develop and implement Banking System application software administration policy and procedure standards, for access and usage

Why Should You Apply?

You want to be an ambassador of a forward-thinking, member focused organization
You have a minimum of one year post-secondary education in a related discipline or equivalent (ie: business certificate plus additional courses through CUIC, lending training etc)
You have a minimum 3 years related experience using Fiserv DNA banking system or an equivalent combination of education and experience
You have demonstrated efficiency and accuracy skills and the ability to meet deadlines in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment
You have a proven high standard of verbal and written communication skills and the ability to relate well to internal members and coworkers
You have demonstrated commitment to continual professional development

Visit the CAREERS page or our website to learn more about this position and to apply. www.innovationcu.ca Only those applications received through our job board will be considered.

Community Branch Manager

Community Branch Manager

Hazeltons’ Branch

Hazelton BC

Bulkley Valley Credit Union, serving over 14,500 members from Hazelton to Burns Lake, prides itself on employing empowered staff committed to delivering high quality personalized service.

If you want to join a dynamic management group dedicated to cooperative values and member service, this is the right career move for you. You will report to the Chief Operating Officer and as a member of the management team you will actively manage the operation of the Hazeltons’ Branch. You will be responsible for providing leadership and coaching to reporting staff; initiating action to improve growth and development of the branch loan and deposit portfolio; and establishing and maintaining relationships with business and community contacts.

The successful candidate will have a business degree or diploma and a minimum of five years of management experience in the financial industry or an equivalent combination of education and experience. This is an ideal opportunity for someone currently holding a supervisory or lending/account management position interested in gaining branch management experience.

Qualified applicants can apply through our webpage at https://can61.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/bulkleyvalley by Tuesday, January 4^th, 2022 or directly to:

Mohamed Ladak, Chief Operating Officer

mladak@bvcu.com.

Bulkley Valley Credit Union

PO Box 3637 Smithers BC V0J 2N0

Bulkley Valley Credit Union encourages all qualified persons to apply. However, only those who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Senior Advisor

This is a great opportunity to build your professional career and create a future at SASCU!

We invite you to be part of a team where you can feel good about the work you do and the positive impact on the communities we serve in the Shuswap region. We believe in fostering a work environment that is the perfect blend of friendliness, support and professionalism, not to mention, fun! Add in competitive salary and benefit packages, along with perks such as an employee incentive plan, reduced banking fees and spectacular natural scenery, and you’ll see why SASCU is an award-winning employer.

As a Senior Advisor, you will build deep relationships with members by learning what is important to them and then providing customized, advice-driven solutions that will guide them on their financial journey.

What you’ll do:

Advise members on a full range of deposit and investment products, including new personal and business accounts, mutual funds, registered products, and term deposits.
Offer personal and small business lending products and services, including mortgages, personal loans, lines of credit, credit cards, and associated insurance products.
Service and manage an assigned portfolio of estate accounts.
Interview loan applicants, analyze credit information, and make recommendations on creditworthiness.
Identify and pursue opportunities within an assigned portfolio and through referrals, connecting members to colleagues when appropriate to ensure the members’ financial needs are fully met.
Demonstrate a strong knowledge of the financial planning process by partnering with organizational specialists who can assist members with customized financial solutions.
Take a lead role in promotions and other activities to build the membership base and have a positive impact on the community.
Take personal responsibility for delivery of the SASCU Member Experience and contribute to creating a warm and welcoming environment.

What you’ll bring:

Two years of post-secondary education or equivalent.
4 to 6 years of progressive experience, including cash, investments, and lending services.
Registration as a Mutual Funds Representative, or enrollment in the Investment Funds in Canada (IFC) course within 3 months of attaining position, with the intention to register as a Mutual Funds Representative.
Strong sales record, with an aptitude for business development and relationship building.
Ability to quickly learn SASCU products and services, policies and procedures, as well as branch and specialist roles.
Demonstrated leadership ability.
High level of ownership, accountability, and initiative.

This is a full-time position working 5 days per week within the operating hours of the branch. It is an excellent opportunity for a community-minded individual to further their career within a successful and growing organization. If this sounds like you, let us know! To apply, please email a cover letter and résumé to us at hr@sascu.com.

A bit about SASCU:

SASCU Financial Group offers a broad range of personal and business financial services through SASCU Credit Union and its three lines of business: SASCU Insurance, SASCU Wealth, and Commercial banking. SASCU Credit Union branches are in Sicamous and Sorrento, plus two in Salmon Arm. Established in 1946, SASCU has more than 19,000 members, 150 staff, and over $900 million in assets. Learn more at www.sascu.com

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to meet fidelity bonding requirements, including completion of references, a criminal record check, and credit check. Employment offers will be conditional on the candidate providing satisfactory proof of COVID-19 vaccination, subject only to valid legal or medical exceptions, and complying with all pandemic/epidemic control measures affecting the workplace.