Province: Saskatchewan

Director, Regulatory Policy & Prevention

Who are we?

Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation (the Corporation) is the deposit guarantor for Saskatchewan credit unions and the primary regulator for Saskatchewan credit unions and SaskCentral, together, Provincially Regulated Financial Institutions (PRFIs). We work closely with these institutions to ensure they employ sound business practices to enhance the strength and stability of the Saskatchewan credit union system.

We are seeking a confident, highly motivated professional to join our Regulatory Policy and Prevention team. This team is vital in fulfilling the Corporation’s vision of instilling confidence in PRIFs. Employees in this position gain diverse experience across various facets of the financial services industry.

What you’ll do:

Reporting to the Associate Vice-President of Regulatory Policy & Prevention, you will collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals working closely with both internal and external system partners to uphold our mandate of fostering confidence in PRFIs.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Research, develop, and implement regulatory policy initiatives for credit unions, including inputs to the Corporation’s deposit guarantee fund initiatives
  • Monitor, analyze, and prepare written reports on consolidated PRFI financial and non-financial performance/risk trends
  • Conduct ongoing research and analysis of the financial services industry, Saskatchewan credit union system, and the regulatory and economic environment
  • Build and maintain effective relationships that support achievement of the Corporation’s objectives, such as proactive loss prevention and PRFI self-regulation
  • Provide operational leadership to department activities to ensure corporate goals and objectives are achieved

What you’ll need:

  • Undergraduate degree in business administration or commerce; ideally supplemented with a graduate degree or professional designation (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
  • Five to ten years of experience in the financial services industry, regulatory environment, crisis management, or a finance-related field
  • Knowledge and experience with areas such as: policy development, financial analysis, management reporting, and project management
  • The ability to interpret and apply legislation, policy, and regulatory standards; strong research, communication, and writing skills are key requirements for this position
  • Demonstrated ability in presenting information and facilitating discussions with key stakeholders, along with previous leadership experience, would be considered an asset

Core competencies include communication, innovation, teamwork, problem solving and decision making, accountability, service excellence, and building relationships.

What we offer:

The salary range for this position is $110,700 to $138,375.

We are committed to the success of our employees, that’s why we offer:

  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Health and dental coverage upon commencement
  • Matched pension contributions
  • Employee wellness program
  • Maternity/parental benefits; top-up program
  • Education, training, and development opportunities

Our hybrid work model offers flexibility of partial remote work upon agreement. For more information on the Corporation, please visit our website www.cudgc.sk.ca.

Ready to Apply:

Please submit your cover letter and resume stating competition number RPP-DIR by November 6, 2024, to HR@cudgc.sk.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Corporation values and supports workplace diversity. We believe diverse ideas, opinions and perspectives makes our corporation stronger.

Syndication Manager

Are you someone who has a penchant for building enhanced relationships with Credit Unions and industry partners? Do you appreciate the value of portfolio management when it comes to making sound, risk-based credit decisions? If so, we may have a position for you! Cornerstone Credit Union is expanding its Credit Risk department and is looking for a subject area expert in syndication financing to join its team.

As a Syndication Manager you will be responsible for leading the development and execution of non-administered credit lending strategies for the credit union and actively manage the relationships within the syndication loans portfolio while supporting and maintaining profitable growth for the credit union

As part of the Credit Risk Management team, you may be required to provide approval support to the Manager of Adjudication on occasion.

A degree in Finance, Business or related filed and a minimum of 4 to 6 years of progressive experience in commercial real estate financing and large market commercial banking is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. If you pride yourself in underwriting and managing commercial credit with a high/acute degree of complexity, then you have what we are looking for. If you already know about the features and benefits of a credit union that is an extra bonus!

You will receive competitive compensation based upon your level of experience and qualifications, great benefits, and matched pension contributions along with other performance incentives and wellness perks. This position considers a flexible work arrangement including any one of our branch locations, hybrid or fully remote.

The cherry on top is the great people who work at Cornerstone. Our team is caring and supportive, and community is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers for the eighth straight year.

Choose a rewarding career at Cornerstone Credit Union.

Manager, Farm & Business

Do you have a passion for helping people succeed and achieve their goals?  If this is you, Cornerstone Credit Union is looking for a highly motivated and exceptional leader to join our Farm & Business team of professionals.

You will be responsible to manage and lead a team of Farm & Business Advisors in developing new business relationships and work with the team to capitalize on these opportunities while retaining existing business with members and clients.

As Manager, Farm & Business, you will coach, mentor, develop and motivate a team of professionals to meet and exceed member needs while supporting the credit union to achieve goals within all strategic priority areas.  Having the ability to support and effectively demonstrate proactive outreach to build a long-term relationship with existing members and potentially new members, you will be responsible to support the development of a strong deposit and off balance sheet portfolio and non-interest revenue streams, while effectively managing the loan portfolio as it relates to risk, pricing, diversification and quality.

You will manage and provide technical direction for the lending functions within the respective branches while holding the team accountable for annual sales and service targets and relevant MemberFirst Service Standards.

In this role, you will be responsible to review and coach the completion of Farm and Business credit within established limited or recommend to a higher approval authority, ensuring all business activities within your area of responsibility are in compliance with sound business practice, legislation, regulations, and policy and procedure.

As a leader in the Farm & Business banking team, you will participate in Internal and Executive Credit Committee and contribute to the annual budget process, managing expenses to budget while ensuring strategic objectives are met.

Post-secondary education in business or a related discipline, plus a minimum of 5 – 7 years job related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.  You must possess strong leadership, organization and time management skills.  Extensive credit knowledge including an understanding of risk tolerance methodologies and strategic practices is essential.  Proven ability in sales coaching, establishing performance standards and evaluating performance is required.   If you already know about the features and benefits of credit union products and services, that is an extra bonus!

You will receive competitive compensation, great benefits, and matched pension contributions.  We also offer performance incentives, and wellness and employment perks.  This position may be staffed at any of Cornerstone Credit Union’s 15 branch locations, depending on availability of office space.

The cherry on top is the great people who work at Cornerstone.  Our team is caring and supportive, and community is at the heart of everything we do.  We are proud to be one Saskatchewan’s top employers for the eighth straight year.

Choose a rewarding career at Cornerstone Credit Union.

Manager, Financial Services

At Conexus, we are focused on supporting our members with their needs of today, while also helping them work towards their goals for the future.  It’s about more than conducting a banking transaction, it’s about providing our members with insightful content, tools, expert advice, and a full suite of products to empower them and inspire confidence in their financial decision-making.

We prioritize growth and efficiency while never compromising on the financial well-being of our members. We do this by lending an ear to each member’s unique needs throughout Saskatchewan, ensuring personalized solutions.

Our employees are confident, courageous, curious and committed. They are the reason we consistently deliver outstanding member experiences. They’re more than just individuals who come to work each day, each employee is a vital part of Conexus.

We acknowledge that our Conexus offices and facilities are located on Treaty 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 lands. These are the traditional lands of the Cree, Dakota, Dene, Lakota, Nakota and Saulteaux peoples, as well as the homeland of the Métis.

The bigger picture

We’re looking for a dynamic leader who loves to coach and help others succeed to come on board as a Manager, Financial Services (MFS) supporting both Cudworth and Wakaw branches.

How you’ll be spending your time

  • Leading your team to ensure our members receive needs based financial solutions to meet their financial goals
  • Coaching and supporting your team to achieve individual and organizational goals
  • Empowering your team to build meaningful, supportive relationships with their members
  • Provide informal and formal developmental and technical guidance to direct reports
  • Collaborating with leadership peers to achieve objectives and targets specific to your branch
  • Ensuring compliance with operational policies and procedures and industry regulations

The way people describe you

  • A motivator who supports individuals, teams, projects, and initiatives within their department and the organization
  • A collaborator who continuously seeks, identifies, and shares ideas for improvement to increase efficiency
  • A strategic thinker with strong technical knowledge in Conexus products and services.
  • A strong facilitator who demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with others.

The experience you bring

  • Direct experience with consumer lending and investments; mutual fund experience is not required, but is an asset
  • Formal or informal leadership exposure
  • Demonstrated ability to handle complex issues, such as resolving member complaints or system errors
  • Experience with branch operations and retail compliance requirements
  • Must be comfortable in establishing and evaluating performance standards, making independent decisions, and coaching others to solve problems.

Salary Range

$68,110 – $85,140 with a 10% Short Term Incentive Target

Benefits & Perks

Our employees’ performance and achievements are critical to the success of our members’ credit union. It’s the reason we ensure that our employees have access to various perks and benefits that support them in bringing and being at their best. Not just at work, but in life.  Some of these extra’s include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Preferred rates for all your banking needs helping to make life more affordable
  • Generous vacation benefits with 10 additional paid days off giving you time to spend on what’s most important to you
  • Competitive benefit package options covering off all aspects of personal wellness
  • 7% pension matching after 1 year of employment to support you towards retirement
  • Being part of the vibrant communities of Cudworth and Wakaw! To learn more about these awesome communities, visit the links below:

We are excited to consider candidates with combined academic, professional and volunteer experience unique to them. Research shows that many applicants only apply if they meet every qualification of the role and we encourage you to consider the roles that most closely align with your skillset and experience. As we value diverse backgrounds and experiences and are focused on meaningfully building inclusive and diverse workplaces, you may be the new team member we’ve been looking for! This opportunity closes on November 11, 2024 so apply now!  If you have questions about this position, please contact Shaulen Lang jobs@conexus.ca

Internal Solutions Specialist

At Conexus, we are focused on supporting our members with their needs of today, while also helping them work towards their goals for the future.  It’s more than conducting a banking transaction, it’s about providing our members with insightful content, tools, expert advice, and a full suite of products to empower them and inspire confidence in their financial decision-making. We prioritize growth and efficiency and are champions of every members success for a thriving Saskatchewan. We do this by lending an ear to each member’s unique needs throughout Saskatchewan, ensuring personalized solutions.

Our employees are confident, curious, courageous and committed. They are the reason we consistently deliver outstanding member experiences. They’re more than just individuals who come to work each day, each employee is a vital part of Conexus.

We acknowledge that our Conexus offices and facilities are located on Treaty 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 lands. These are the traditional lands of the Cree, Dakota, Dene, Lakota, Nakota and Saulteaux peoples, as well as the homeland of the Métis.

The bigger picture

We’re looking for an agile team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment to come on board as our temporary Internal Solutions Specialist for up to an 18 month term. You will provide exceptional customer service ensuring policies and procedures are within the guidelines set by our service providers while actively responding to questions as they relate to Registered Products and functions completed in our Internal Solutions Center (ISC).

How you’ll be spending your time

  • Supporting our ISC team with understanding, troubleshooting and research assistance of member transactions
  • Playing a key role in proactively identifying and handling risks
  • Administering GL reconciliations, remittances report views and balancing
  • Interacting with team members, retail branches, and other corporate services departments to provide support, input , knowledge and feedback
  • Proactively identifying and researching the best solutions that meet our members’ needs and improve their financial well-being
  • Yearend submissions for CRA
  • Assist with special projects as assigned

The way people describe you

You are passionate about financial wellness and providing an exceptional customer experience every time. You are curious and take initiative to seek and identify opportunities for improvements. You are a talented multitasker that can prioritize and manage your time effectively. You take pride in your attention to even the smallest details and display a strong personal commitment to successfully get the job done. You are dedicated to personal improvement and are eager to learn and develop your skills.

The experience you bring

  • In depth understanding of Registered Products. Applicants currently obtaining this knowledge will be considered.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment
  • Customer service orientation communication and organizational skills

Salary Range

$51,710 – $64,640 with 7% Short Term Incentive

Benefits and Perks

The success of our members relies heavily on the performance and accomplishments of our employees. That’s why we prioritize offering our team a variety of perks and benefits designed to support their success and well-being both at work and in their personal lives. Some of these additional benefits may include, but are not limited to:

  • Preferred rates for all your banking needs helping to make life more affordable.
  • Generous vacation benefits with additional paid days off giving you time to spend on what’s most important to you.
  • Competitive benefit package options covering off all aspects of personal wellness.
  • 7% pension matching after one year of employment to support you towards retirement.

This position is ineligible for support under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program.

We are excited to welcome candidates who bring a blend of academic, professional and volunteer experience that sets them apart. Research shows that many applicants tend to apply only when they meet every qualification of the role. However, we encourage you to explore opportunities that closely match your skillset and experience. We truly value diverse backgrounds and varied experiences, as we are dedicated to creating inclusive and diverse workplaces. You might just be the ideal addition to our team that we’ve been searching for! This opportunity closes on October 27th, 2024 so apply now! If you have questions about this position, please contact Shaulen Lang at jobs@conexus.ca.

Mobile Mortgage Specialist

Closes October 17

Saskatoon, SK and surrounding area (ability to work remotely from home office)

Annual Salary: Approx. $90,000+
*Compensation structure is a commission-based salary with greater earning potential. Finalized compensation structure will be communicated during interview process.

 

The Mobile Mortgage Specialist will promote and maximize the development and growth of a residential mortgage portfolio for Innovation Federal Credit Union in and around Saskatoon! This position provides high quality advice on loan options, terms, and conditions, and helps members understand and evaluate their options.

WIIFY (what’s in it for you):

  • Competitive compensation
  • Diverse and Inclusive Culture that continues to evolve
  • Flexible work arrangement options
  • Strong benefit package
  • 7% Superannuation matched contribution 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 will you do?

  • Craft and implement comprehensive mortgage acquisition strategies aligned with our member needs.
  • Grow your network and create lasting connections with realtors, brokers, and others who will refer opportunities back to you.
  • Develop solutions and make recommendations based on an understanding of the members’ needs and business strategy.
  • Be an independent, self-managed professional who enjoys developing new business in a fast-paced, competitive market.
  • Leverage existing relationships to demonstrate a strong understanding of the market and be able to translate those relationships into results.
  • Foster community interaction and engagement through effective communication and relationship-building.
  • Have the flexibility to meet your member’s lifestyle when and where it is convenient for them.

Some things that would impress us:

  • Completion of some post-secondary education in Commerce, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred but not required.
  • Two years’ mortgage lending experience and/or three years’ consumer lending and underwriting (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
  • Ability to analyze financial data, credit reports, and property values in order to evaluate eligibility, risk factors, and affordability.
  • Excellent customer service and attention to detail skills to guide members through the mortgage process, addressing inquiries, explaining options, and ensuring satisfaction. Building trust and rapport is essential.

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.

Chief Compliance Officer

WE’RE HIRING!

Chief Compliance Officer

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 67% Indigenous employees working at locations across Canada.

About The Role
Reporting to the President & CEO, the Chief Compliance Officer will join the Executive team at our Head Office in Saskatoon. As Chief Compliance Officer you will be responsible for overseeing compliance management, ensuring regulatory compliance, utilizing analytical skills, effective communication, and financial expertise in managing compliance -related tasks on a day-to-day basis. This role is permanent full-time.

Here’s What You’ll Be Doing:
• Supervision of all activities that are directed towards compliance with applicable regulatory bodies and legislation; maintain regulatory approval/registration as CCO.
• Lead the evolution of the Bank’s compliance and supervision framework to ensure that it meets all regulatory and legislative requirements and identify and prevent violations of regulatory requirements by the Bank, employees, and clients through risk assessments and supervision.
• Effectively manage relationships with external regulatory bodies, support to all regulatory audits and timely remediation of compliance issues identified.
• Serve as the designated privacy officer and Chief Anti-Money Laundering Officer and act as primary point of contact for the biennial independent reviews of the anti-money laundering program in accordance with FINTRAC requirements.
• Supervision of registered individuals including oversight of registration and jurisdiction categories.
• Focusing on the client’s best interests, lead and oversee daily supervision of account opening and updates (including adherence to Know Your Client, Know Your Product, and suitability), supervision and monitoring of trading and portfolio management, personal account dealing approval procedures and policies linked to market abuse controls, and ongoing assessment and management of conflicts of interests.
• Act as a knowledge resource to client facing team to ensure products and services are delivered in a compliant manner.
• Timely submission of accurate regulatory reporting and coordinating registrations.
• Identify compliance training needs, develop, and deliver compliance training, including ensuring registered and unregistered client-facing employees have the appropriate training.
• Partnering with the business to review the design and structuring of specific transactions, new products, services, operational procedures, operational change, and initiatives.

• Managing relationships with custodians, brokers, data providers, and other operational and compliance service providers.
• Create and deliver an annual Compliance Plan and oversee and support monitoring activities in line with the Compliance Plan ensuring that remedial action is taken, and that material issues, incidents, and breaches are escalated to relevant stakeholders.
• Submit an annual report to the Board of Directors for the purpose of assessing compliance by the Bank and individuals acting on its behalf, with securities legislation.
• Champion compliance, align the department’s activities and responsibilities with the Bank’s strategic direction, support and provide pragmatic risk-based advice, and counsel to all
appropriate stakeholders.
• Provide guidance and advice to business management in developing appropriate ‘tone from the top’ and awareness of required business conduct and ethical standards.
• Support the Boards, and Governance Committees via compliance management information reporting, ad hoc communications, and guidance as necessary.
• Maintain a trusted environment where employees can report risk and compliance issues and concerns to the CCO.

About You
• Deep knowledge and understanding of Compliance/AML/ATF methodologies and programs
• Knowledge and experience with OSFI and FINTRAC reporting requirements
• Knowledge and experience in a regulated financial services environment and different jurisdictions
• Ability to coach business units on compliance matters
• Detail oriented and the ability to work on various projects at the same time under timeconstraints
• Experience with regulatory compliance tools and systems (i.e. Verifin, Ethidex)

Qualifications:
• 10+ years of relevant financial industry and professional experience, including senior compliance and risk management roles and experience dealing with regulators.
• Strong knowledge of financial industry’s regulatory compliance practices, procedures and principles applicable to legislation and regulation.
• Strong digital skills, including advanced Excel, comfort with remote technologies, and experience using a variety of third-party software.
• University degree in a related field of finance or economics, Law degree or professional designation (e.g., CFA, Chartered Accountant, or CIM)
• Ability to establish credibility, and partner and collaborate with, and influence stakeholders to extract time and resource commitments, with and without authority, across the organization.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and take on a variety of tasks and challenges
• Diligent, organized, and with a strong attention to details.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Team player with strong written and verbal communication skill.
• 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 the position is filled.

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

Wealth Advisor

We’re seeking people who are deeply motivated to learn about our customers (members), help them articulate and achieve their goals, and celebrate alongside them when goals are reached. We want only the most generous of heart, with a deep technical savvy to help our members establish a solid financial foundation, build a strong financial future, grow it and nurture it.

As a Wealth Advisor, your role is to support members in developing a financial plan. Think of yourself as their financial coach! Your goal is to enhance their financial fitness and promote their overall financial well-being. You’ll assess their circumstances, prioritize their needs, implement investment strategies, and regularly monitor their progress. Additionally, you’ll be proactive in supporting them through life changes and celebrating significant milestones.

As a Wealth Advisor, you will:

  • Conduct personal interviews with members, identify member needs and goals, develop an appropriate financial plan, and make appropriate recommendations.
  • Provide our members with a holistic wealth approach that focuses on members unique, personal situations. Holistic planning includes financial, retirement, investment, estate, insurance, and tax planning.
  • Create and maintain client files adhering to compliance requirements, and reports on activities.
  • Conduct client seminars on wealth management and attend business development opportunities as required.
  • Provide support on wealth management products.
  • Develop own personal business plan.
  • Identify opportunities that successfully meet the members needs and planting seeds for future product/services and follow-ups.

What you need for this role:

  • High School Diploma
  • Mutual Fund License
  • Financial Planning Designation (i.e. CFP, PFP)
  • Minimum 2 years of industry experience as a financial planner.
  • General investment and insurance industry knowledge and awareness of the Canadian credit union system are highly desirable.
  • Must keep informed to the latest trends in financial markets, industry competitors, current issues and strategies.
  • Using sound judgement to make timely and effective decisions, considering both short- and long-term outcomes, risks, and impacts.
  • Demonstrated skills include, the ability to develop relationships along with strong sales and presentation skills, strong oral and written communication skills, and strong organizational skills. Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented and collaborative environment.
  • Engage in business development activities, and volunteerism.

What do we offer?

  • Preferred rates on our products and services
  • Benefits and Pension, from day one
  • 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 October 9, 2024, referencing competition #244503 in the Subject Line.

More details:

  • Permanent full-time.
  • Hours: 37.5 hours weekly. Currently Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and flexibility to work outside various hours is required for travel, events, and member meetings.
  • Salary: $65,600 – $85,800

A little more about us:

Synergy Credit Union is a people-inspired Credit Union with ambitious goals. We endeavour to deliver amazing financial experiences, earn our customers (members) trust, grow our relationships, and build sustainable communities.

We exist to help our members achieve their financial goals by understanding their needs and delivering exceptional service in modern, convenient, and secure ways. We empower our members by sharing our experience and tools, so they can make robust plans through each stage of life.

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 27,000 members and have reached over $2.5 billion in assets.

We were named one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers for the 7th consecutive year. This reflects our workplace culture and commitment to building relationships beyond banking with our members, and our team.

Synergy operates on the lands referred to as Treaty 6 Territory, which encompasses the unceded lands of Indigenous Nations and Peoples, including the Plains Cree, Woodland Cree, Saulteaux, Nakota, Dene, and Metis. Inclusive of Saskatoon, Lloydminster, Kindersley, Macklin, Denzil, Lashburn, Marshall, Maidstone, Neilburg, Marsden, St. Walburg and Paradise Hill.

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

Credit Underwriter

Are you someone who enjoys challenging decision making and has a solution driven attitude when it comes to solving problems?

Do you have a knack for understanding the power of numbers when it comes to assessing risk? Are you enthusiastic about helping internal and external members navigate the complexities of the lending process? We are expanding our Farm & Business team and looking for an experienced and efficient Credit Underwriter to join our team.

As a Credit Underwriter you will be responsible for assessing members financial records, complete financial analysis, initiate and complete credit submissions, loan data reviews, security analysis and provide the information necessary to offer the most suitable credit option that helps the member achieve their financial goals. You will work closely, supporting and collaborating with the advisor team, gathering information, and submitting credit packages for decisioning with speed and accuracy to provide the best member experience.

A degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting and 4 to 6 years of progressive experience in credit structuring agriculture and commercial applications or equivalent combination of education and experience is the minimum requirement for this position. You will have a leg up if you have an additional designation in a professional business or accounting designation and experience and understanding of complex ag and commercial sectors. If you have experience in analyzing and writing credit with a high/acute degree of complexity and value for both agricultural and commercial borrowers, then you have what we are looking for. If you already know about the features and benefits of a credit union that is an extra bonus!

You will receive competitive compensation based upon your level of experience and qualifications, great benefits, and matched pension contributions. We also offer performance incentives and wellness and employment perks. This position may be staffed at any of Cornerstone Credit Union’s 15 branches, depending upon office space availability. Depending upon location of work, union membership may be required.

The cherry on top is the great people who work at Cornerstone. Our team is caring and supportive, and community is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers for the eighth straight year.

Choose a rewarding career at Cornerstone Credit Union.

 

Deposit Services Supervisor

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Deposit Services Supervisor supports the credit union’s business strategy by supervising and directing the day-to-day activities of the Member Service Representatives to ensure efficient operations and quality member service.

This position will identify training and development needs for all Member Service Representatives.  They are responsible for ensuring that deposit staff are supported and engaged and have access to training and development opportunities.  This position will be responsible for the performance management of Member Services Representatives and collaborate closely with the Office Manager to communicate organizational goals.

The position maintains deposit processes and procedures, so they are compliant with regulation, legislative requirements and consistently applied across the Deposit Services area.  The Deposit Supervisor also provides deposit services to members as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

The following is intended to illustrate the type and level of work typically performed in this role and is not intended to be a comprehensive description of duties performed.

 Member Service

  • Serve as a role model to the team, by providing and exemplifying superior member service.
  • Responsible to ensure the highest quality of member experience is produced by the frontline team provided through training, coaching and accountability.
  • Resolving more complex problems and member complaints referred by member service staff to ensure the needs of members and the credit union are met; escalate to management as required.
  • Knowledgeable in all areas related to personal banking services and products.
  • Monitor cash flow and maintain adequate levels of cash to meet requirements; shares joint custody of combinations, treasury cash, securities and other negotiable items.
  • Ensure that General Ledger treasury accounts and cash for the department are balanced daily; provide assistance in reconciling variances and initiate corrective action where required to resolve balancing problems.
  • Introduce new or revised procedures relevant to Member Service. Ensure activities conform to policies, procedures, legislation and regulations.
  • Within established limits, provide overrides and maintain department signing authority.
  • Introduces new and revised procedures, policies and regulations; conducts a variety of audit activities to ensure compliance with procedures, policies, and regulations. Identifies potential problems including suspicious transactions and initiates action to rectify the situation and refers more serious concerns to Office Manager.
  • Adhere to security procedures as the relate to the position.

Human Resources and Leadership

  • Professionally train, coach and support team members to ensure maximum quality of service is maintained and staff growth is promoted.
  • Establishes performance standards; evaluates performance of direct reports; identifies training and development needs; recommends to senior staff appropriate action to take regarding staff performance issues; initiates disciplinary procedures as directed; participates in the selection of new member services staff.
  • Organizes, schedules, and monitors deposit service activities to ensure for the provision of maximum service levels and the smooth flow of work
  • Provides input into deposit services goals and plans, aligned to credit union business plans and strategic goals.
  • Ensures effective communication with staff. Works closes with Office Manager to lead and organize regular and ongoing team meetings.
  • Demonstrated leadership throughout the organization, role modeling TCU values.

Maintains Deposit Processes and Procedures

 Provides input into deposit services processes and procedures, making recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Monitors internal effectiveness and external market and regulations to identify requirements for updates and changes.

  • Maintains deposit procedure and process documentation, and ensures changes are communicated to all staff.
  • Monitors the processing of member transactions and provides overrides, authorizations for cashing cheques over MSR limits; maintains signing authorities.
  • Prepares deposit department reporting for the GM and board, as additional reports assigned by the GM.
  • Works closely with the Office Manager to ensure compliance with all areas of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Compliance Legislation is adhered to.

 Sales, Marketing and Promotion

  • Differentiate between credit union and competitor products and services.
  • Foster business development through service excellence, recognizing member needs, product/service knowledge and cross-sell products and services to members.
  • Develop new business opportunities by utilizing the sales and service process.
  • Support promotion of marketing campaigns/plans and provide input into the development and support of the achievement of sales targets; encourage Member Service Representatives to do likewise.
  • Ensure the creation of a warm, safe and receptive atmosphere for members and team members. Maintain an orderly, effective and efficient office and workspace.
  • Provide banking system support to staff in the delivery of products and services to members and potential members.

DECISION MAKING AND FREEDOM TO ACT:

Under general supervision; guided by established standards and procedures.  Work is varied and occasional complex; judgement is required in choosing among a variety of guidelines.

CONTACTS:

  • Members/clients/potential members
  • General Manager & Department Managers
  • other staff
  • Community Groups
  • Audits and Regulatory bodies
  • Consultants, Business Advisors, Suppliers and Vendors

 EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED

Grade 12 diploma plus three – five years of job-related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Knowledge of credit union products and services.
  • Proven ability to plan, schedule, organize, prioritize and assign workload.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and motivate staff.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with an aptitude for teamwork and building relationships.
  • Self-starter with the ability to encourage and motivate others and sound judgment in solving problems.
  • Strong computer skills including office applications, banking and product applications.

 

 Turtleford Credit Union offers competitive wages and a full range of employee benefits.  If you are interested in this role, we invite you to submit your resume and cover letter in confidence to Holly Matias, Office Manager at Holly.Matias@turtlefordcu.ca.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

 

 

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