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.

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.

 

Risk Analyst

Risk Analyst

Temporary Full-time (approx. 15-month term)

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

Open until August 16th

Annual Salary: $73,730 – $101,378

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 Risk Analyst is responsible for supporting all aspects of the operational risk management program by providing risk guidance and challenge on operational risk assessments, events, and concerns across the organization.

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?

  • Assist in maturing the operational risk function by expanding the use of operational risk management tools across the enterprise through Risk & Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs), Operational Risk Taxonomy, Risk Events, Risk Awareness and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).
  • Review risk registers and risk event logs periodically to fulfill reporting requirements to the relevant committees.
  • Perform gap analysis of operational risk landscape to offer solutions.
  • Participate in risk engagements to improve internal processes and efficiency.
  • Identify and recommend opportunities for improving procedures and outcomes.
  • Act as a liaison to business units for the integration of the Resolver operational risk module.

Some things that would impress us:

  • Completion of post-secondary education in a related field; a Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation would be considered an asset.
  • 3 years’ relevant experience in risk management, audit operations or a related role.
  • Knowledge of financial industry products, distribution, and service.
  • Previous experience in risk management software, such as Resolver.
  • Demonstrated efficiency and accuracy skills.

Interested? Head over to our website and apply today!

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.

Loan Origination System Business & Quality Analyst

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

Closes June 24

Annual Salary: $54,793 – $75,340

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 tenets 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 fulfill Innovation’s purpose?  Glad you asked!

Reporting to the VP Member Platform Development, the Loan Origination System Business & Quality Analyst is responsible for business analysis, quality assurance, and support of Innovation’s Loan Origination System (VeriLoan) built on Microsoft Dynamics 365.

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 to help 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:

  • growth mindset that emulates Model, Coach and Care behaviours in every activity and approach
  • A solution mindset that feeds inertia
  • An ambassador willing to promote our team inside and outside the organization.
  • Somebody who is digitally capable and wants to dig into new technology with enthusiasm!
  • Somebody who can work with occasional ambiguity with a 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 personal, creative touch to everything you do!

What will you do?

  • Gather and analyze business requirements.
  • Work with the vendor to match business processes to vendor workflows.
  • Develop and update functional documentation and training materials.
  • Design test plans and scripts; perform manual and automated software application tests.
  • Confirm feature functionality, detect bugs, and report issues to developers; assist in troubleshooting and problem-solving.
  • Aggregate feedback and feature requests from end-users and contribute to building the platform’s roadmap.

Some things that would impress us:

  • Completion of a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree is an asset) in computer science or a related field.
  • 5+ years’ experience in business analysis and software quality assurance; experience in loan origination system project implementation is highly valued.
  • Banking sector experience beneficial.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Knowledge of project management and QA methodologies.
  • Proficiency with Waterfall and Agile frameworks.

 

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.

VP Market, Liquidity & Model Risk Management

Permanent Full-Time
Open to any location in Canada (ability to work remotely/from home office)
Closes June 9
Annual Salary: $133,497 – $183,558

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 VP Market, Liquidity & Model Risk Management will be responsible for ensuring the organization’s financial stability and driving risk-aware practices. This position contributes to strategic decision-making, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance, and has the expertise to navigate complex financial landscapes and drive robust model governance.

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:

  • 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?

  • Identify, evaluate, and monitor risks associated with our market and liquidity risk, providing effective challenge to business lines.
  • Collaborate with the business line to develop and implement risk management strategies to manage exposures within predetermined risk parameters and metrics.
  • Collaborate with model developers, data scientists, and business units to enhance model performance and accuracy.
  • Evaluate model performance under adverse conditions and propose enhancements to mitigate model vulnerabilities.
  • Evaluate and assess the risk profile new initiatives and optimize risk-return trade-offs while aligning with organizational goals.
  • Conduct in-depth analysis and oversee risk exposure of financial instruments, portfolios, and investment strategies.

Some things that would impress us:

  • Completion of a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or a related field.
  • 10+ years’ related experience (i.e., model governance, OSFI E23 Model Risk Management Guidelines)
  • Professional certifications such as FRM (Financial Risk Manager) or CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) are considered an asset.
  • Proficiency in risk modeling software and financial tools.
  • Strong analytical abilities and quantitative skills.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

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.

Privacy Analyst

Permanent Full Time

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

Annual Salary: $73,730 – $101,378

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 Privacy Analyst is responsible for assisting the Legal Department with oversight of the Credit Union’s Privacy Program, with monitoring and reporting privacy-related risks, and with providing guidance to the first line of defence on potential privacy requirements associated with strategic or business decisions.

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:

  • 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?

  • Assist the Legal Department with oversight of the Credit Union’s Privacy program.
  • Support the implementation of innovative privacy risk management processes that create efficiencies.
  • Assist with reviewing and making recommendations on privacy impact assessments for corporate initiatives.
  • Assist in drafting privacy policies and procedures and related documentation, and privacy training materials.
  • Support the maintenance of the organization’s privacy program that aligns with the Credit Union’s strategic objectives.
  • Support the Legal Department’s monitoring of enterprise-wide privacy risk exposures, and with completing reports related to such exposures.

Some things that would impress us:

  • Completion of a post-secondary diploma or University Degree in a related field. Professional privacy certifications or designations (e.g. CIPP or equivalent) is an asset.
  • 3-5 years’ experience in a similar privacy role.
  • Knowledge of federal and provincial privacy laws and guidelines in Canada, including Bill C-27, and OSFI’s B-13 and Third-Party Risk Management Guidelines.
  • Familiarity with privacy risk management and compliance, the ability to draft privacy related policies and procedures, and the competence to provide privacy related guidance where required.
  • Demonstrated strength in organizational and analytical abilities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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.

Branch Manager

Build a rewarding career with Steinbach Credit Union

Steinbach Credit Union (SCU) is one of Manitoba’s largest credit unions and among the top 10 in Canada, with over $9.5 billion in assets. For the past 80 years, we have worked with our members to create relationships based on trust and support. Our goal is to provide advice and recommend products and services that are tailored to meet every member’s individual needs.

Our member-centric approach is a key driver in everything we do, and our level of service is second to none. We provide an environment of trust in which members feel comfortable doing business and they will recommend us to their family and friends. For more information, please visit our website.

 

An exciting opportunity awaits

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced leader to join our team in the role of Branch Manager – Steinbach. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of organizational strategy and operational plans. The candidate should have proven success leading a team in driving results through effective coaching of leaders.

 

Specific Responsibilities

Leadership and Partnerships

  • Effective coaching skills that foster an environment where individuals are inspired to do their best work.
  • Has the ability to adapt their communication style in a way that allows for both constructive feedback and positive reinforcement related to one’s skills and abilities in their role.
  • Partner with various Managers across the organization to foster a collaborative environment between the departments and teams.
  • Provide day-to-day leadership for the Teller Services, Member Services, and Consumer Lending leadership teams, as well as the Branch Administration.
  • Serve as a change leader for major change initiatives in support of business needs.
  • Recognize and encourage behaviors within the team that are aligned with our organizational direction; champion continuous improvement throughout the organization, effectively partner with peers and the Chief Retail Sales Officer and other Executive team members.

Driving Business Results

  • Develop and communicate relevant metrics to demonstrate progress towards agreed upon goals and targets.
  • Leverage reporting and metrics to identify opportunities for improvement and root causes of performance issues related to branch activities; apply judgment to take action or escalate as required.
  • Achieve targets by ensuring Leaders have the tools, information, and training they require to deliver results.
  • Partner with branch functional leaders and/or peers to develop and implement marketing plans aimed at increasing member awareness and/or branch profitability.
  • Stay abreast of external trends and uncertainties that may have short/long term impact; identify market opportunities to grow SCU’s core business and diversify revenues where appropriate; actively network to develop new and enhance existing relationships.
  • Actively participate in the development of functional budgets, operational plans, and business cases.
  • Proven success leading a team in driving results by clarifying goals and removing obstacles for the teams they lead.
  • Participate in the development of corporate vision and strategy and leverage the information to create and execute operational plans.

 

Qualifications

  • Advanced knowledge of the credit union/financial services industry and operations with a focus on retail banking.
  • Bachelor’s degree specializing in Business and 10+ years of job-related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience in creating business plans, change management, communication, and implementing plans in collaboration with key stakeholders.
  • Strong negotiation, interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills.
  • Deep understanding of leadership best practices, including performance management and recognition.

 

How we’ll reward you

You can look forward to joining an organization that values teamwork and its membership. You will receive a competitive annual salary based on skills and experience. In addition, you may be eligible for variable compensation and matched pension plan per SCU policies. You will also receive a great host of benefits, including:

  • Extended medical, dental, vision benefits, plus a health spending account
  • Critical Illness insurance, Life insurance, AD&D insurance, and Employee Assistance programs
  • Employee Banking benefits
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Clothing allowance
  • Free parking at all locations

 

Accessibility and inclusivity

We believe our employees should represent the diversity of our members and the communities in which we live and serve. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment or interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we’ll work with you to meet your needs.

 

Closing Date: April 2, 2024

 

We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

Manager, Transformation Office

Open to any location in Canada
Innovation Credit Union – Find Branch(innovationcu.ca) or the ability to work from your home office

Apply by April 8

Annual Salary: $99,210 – $136,414

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 tenets 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 fulfill Innovation’s purpose?  Glad you asked!

The Manager, Transformation Office will focus on the implementation and ongoing evolution of our organizational transformation from a Project Management Office to a Transformation Office. A transformation office focuses on driving actions and business outcomes. This role will implement Agile Enterprise project management, which includes portfolio kanban’s and value realization. You will coach your team to ensure we do not miss the details – and have the team create and coach measurable value.

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 to help 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:

  • growth mindset that emulates Model, Coach and Care behaviours in every activity and approach
  • A solution mindset that feeds inertia
  • An ambassador willing to promote our team inside and outside the organization.
  • Somebody who is digitally capable and wants to dig into new technology with enthusiasm!
  • Somebody who can work with occasional ambiguity with a 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 personal, creative touch to everything you do!

What will you do?

  • Develop project listing to implement organization-wide processes so that we are adaptively planning and allocating resources across the organization to deliver on our strategy.
  • Lead the delivery of major projects that involve overseeing sub-projects and/or multiple delivery components leveraging tools such as Microsoft Projects and AzureDevOps to paint the picture of resources and project execution on the go.
  • Support service delivery by building and fostering strategic and collaborative relationships with stakeholders and a diverse range of senior leaders to support the organization in meeting its mandate.
  • Champion Innovation’s project management, change management, and agile disciplines/methodologies and provide the processes, structures, and tools for these disciplines.
  • Provide supervision, coaching and mentorship to allow PMO team members to achieve their full potential including on-time delivery of our business plan. Model.coach.care as a leader with your team and cross-functionally with the organization.

Some things that would impress us:

  • Formal education/certification in Lean Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement and Project Management methodologies with a preference for a background in SaFe implementation.
  • Experience transforming an organization’s discipline in execution, including understanding the risks associated with a transformation of a business model from a people, process, and technology perspective.
  • Proven communication and collaboration skills.
  • A passion for learning and growth.

 

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.

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