Syndications Business Manager

af·fin·i·ty (noun):

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

We want our employees to feel great coming to work. That’s why we give our talent the tools to excel. After all, an exceptional employee experience leads to extraordinary experiences for our members. If you have an affinity for working in a vibrant environment where your achievements are celebrated, then a career with us sounds like the perfect fit.

We’re looking for an innovative, digitally capable, curious team member to serve as Syndications Business Manager accountable for the development and administration of a large, complex full service commercial loan portfolio. The ideal candidate will be resourceful, analytical, and have a background in the Commercial Markets space.

What you’ll do:

  • Manages and oversees the continued success and growth of the syndicated loan portfolio. Oversight includes profit and loss accountability and business direction, ensuring KPI metrics are met and opportunities for performance optimization are identified and implemented
  • Directly responsible for all initiatives that impact the business line/portfolio, as well as relationship management responsibility for partner relationships; serves as liaison and primary contact between organization and business partners, vendors, and Centres of Influence (COIs)
  • Acts as the ‘voice in the room’ representing the portfolio, and its requirements and needs
  • Develops or assesses campaign growth strategies, overseeing development and implementation of programs intended to identify new business opportunities, increase profit, sales, brand consistency and/or growth
  • Provides direction, coaching, mentoring and feedback to other units across organization on business line/portfolio acumen, including providing sales and operational coaching
  • Provides direction to organization in the preparation and monitoring of business plans, priorities, and budget for the business line

 

What you’ll get:

  • The support to grow in your career with ample opportunities to advance
  • A competitive salary plus bonuses for your hard work
  • A total rewards package including health and dental benefits, pension and health spending account
  • Vacation time, personal days off and a paid volunteer day so you can maintain a healthy life/work balance
  • A referral bonus when you scout great talent and they’re hired to join our team

What you’ve got:

  • Post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field, plus 7 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Intermediate understanding of Affinity Credit Union’s business objectives and divisional business operations
  • Advanced knowledge of business management and finance, including strong business acumen and experience in underwriting large and complex commercial loans
  • Advanced knowledge of large commercial businesses; industry and market trends, lending products, applicable compliance and regulatory requirements
  • Industry leading sales ability in growing a book, achieving targets, making referrals, and building a pipeline using a member centric approach
  • Ability to lead, engage, and coach employees, set clear expectations, review progress, provide feedback and guidance, and hold people accountable to achieve member centric outcomes

 

So, what do you think? Does it sound like you’re a fit for this role? Throw your hat in the ring! Review all of our current job opportunities at www.affinitycu.ca/careers/opportunities

 

This position requires the submission of your Resume and Cover Letter stating how you meet the required qualifications in your application prior to the closing date of the position.

 

Application Deadline: July 6, 2025

 

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 department Team Lead, 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 are sometimes 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.
  • An understanding of 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, to hr@nationalconsultinglimited.com by Tuesday, July 8.

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.

 

 

Consumer Advisor – Filipino Community Focus

Consumer Advisor

Job Description: We’re looking for a Consumer Advisor – Filipino Community to join our team! This position is integral to the function of our organization, playing a critical role in our consumer lending team. The key responsibilities for this role include:

  • Respond to member and non-member inquiries by providing advice and guidance on the full range of financial products and services.
    • Preference will be given to those who speak Tagalog.
  • Provide an avenue of opportunity for Filipino newcomers to Canada and help our members establish and set roots in our beautiful communities.
  • Develop and maintain a deposit and loan portfolio and develop long-term relationships with members.
  • Provide individualized financial consulting services that help simplify the member’s life (including insurance services) and information to members on services and investment products offered through IFCU.
  • Recognize and act upon business development opportunities that would be beneficial to the organization and its members.
  • Utilize digital solutions to create efficiencies, simplify members’ banking needs, and enhance the member experience.
  • Ensure all deposit and loan activities are in compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Must have the ability to travel and provide coverage within the region as required.
    • Innovation’s travel practice guidelines will be followed.

Qualifications:

  • Have completed some post-secondary education plus 3-5 years’ job-related experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
    • Completion of the following CUIC courses would be considered as asset: Credit Union Products and Services, Credit Union System, Introduction to Financial Planning, Consumer and Residential Mortgage Lending.
  • Proven business development, sales, communication and services skills.
  • Commitment to grow IFCU business attained through demonstrated use of sales and service principles.
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous education and personal development.
  • Detail-oriented and risk aware, contributing to the safeguarding of our company’s assets and reputation.
  • Proficient in digital literacy, including (but not limited to) critical thinking, problem solving and navigation using digital solutions.
  • Use and comfortability with a variety of Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Teams, Viva, Power Automate, PowerBI).

About Us

Hi! We’re Innovation Federal Credit Union. Our purpose is to simplify banking for all Canadians. We like to keep it simple. We have three values – Accountability, Integrity, and Respect – and we are constantly striving to improve our organization to make it better for you (our member and prospective employee)!

How are we different from other financial institutions? We’ve put in the work to become a federal credit union – just one of three in Canada – to secure the future of our organization and continue to grow across Canada. Made in Sask, Built for Canada!

We care about our communities and our impact – $1.1 million was given to local organizations last year who are making a difference!  Nearly 22% of InnovationNation proudly identifies as part of a designated group, reflecting our strong commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion. We offer our full-time staff participation in our 7% employer-matched pension plan and extended health benefit plan from Day 1 (no waiting period!).

 

In the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation, we acknowledge that we are on the traditional territories of the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit who have graced these lands for millennial. We are privileged to live on, work on and enjoy the benefits of these lands, now known as Canada.

Director, Enterprise Risk Management

SaskCentral is owned by Saskatchewan credit unions to serve and represent their collective interests. We add value through the sound investment of credit union funds on deposit. Our employees tell us SaskCentral is a great place to work where you can have a challenging, rewarding career with a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

 Our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility: We celebrate strength in diversity as it contributes to our collective success. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply for roles that interest them. Your individuality is welcome here. 

Director, Enterprise Risk Management

Are you a seasoned risk leader with a passion for big-picture thinking and the credibility to influence decision-makers? SaskCentral is seeking a forward-thinking Director, Enterprise Risk Management to lead critical risk oversight activities and help ensure the resilience and stability of our organization. This is your opportunity to bring your deep expertise to a high-impact role, reporting directly to the Chief Risk Officer and working closely with the executive and senior leadership.
The Job

SaskCentral’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) function plays a key role in ensuring that robust processes and controls are in place to evaluate the reliability of risk-related data and analysis across business lines. The function delivers impartial and insightful reporting to the board, the risk committee, and senior leadership.

In this pivotal role, you will report directly to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO), offering independent oversight and strategic input into SaskCentral’s risk-taking activities. Your objective perspective will support sound decision-making within the ERM framework and throughout ongoing evaluations of enterprise-level risks.

You’ll be responsible for overseeing SaskCentral’s annual Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP), continuity management program, and recovery planning framework. Additionally, you will ensure that enterprise risk frameworks and policies align with regulatory expectations, while actively identifying, measuring, monitoring, and reporting on risks that could impact the organization. This role also involves engaging with internal and external committees to provide challenge and support to ERM practices as needed.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of ERM frameworks and 10 years of experience with financial institution risk management. You will have an undergraduate degree in finance and/or risk-related field, preferably complemented with a risk management-related certification or designation (e.g. CPA, CFA, FSA). You use advanced reporting applications for financial and risk modeling/reporting. Coding in risk-related software or Excel is desirable but not required.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume in confidence by the end of day July 4, 2025 on the SaskCentral Career Page.


We thank all applicants for their interest.  Those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

Executive Director

Credit Union National Benefits (CUNB) empowers organizations within the cooperative community to support the health and well-being of their employees through a best-in-class group benefits program. Since 1973, CUNB has been dedicated to delivering comprehensive, high-value employee benefits solutions tailored specifically to the needs of cooperative organizations across Canada. Their programs offer a full spectrum of coverage, including health, dental, disability, life, and critical illness insurance, complemented by additional services such as Employee Assistance Programs and telemedicine support. As the credit union landscape continues to evolve, so does CUNB—continuously adapting its model to maximize value for existing plan participants while strategically positioning for growth. Expanding reach and leveraging economies of scale remain central priorities as CUNB looks to the future.

CUNB is looking for its next—and first full-time—Executive Director. Reporting to the Board of Directors (the Board), the Executive Director is responsible for managing all operational functions of CUNB. This includes strategic planning, financial management, business development, strategic growth, oversight of service partner relationships, and initiatives to enhance organizational awareness and visibility. The Executive Director will provide essential support and resourcing to the Board.

A strong commitment to the principles of the Plan, along with the highest standards of integrity and dedication, is critical to success in this role. Serving as the visible and vital communication link between the Board and CUNB members, the Executive Director will play a key leadership role in shaping the organization’s future. The position has been refined to align with a more growth-focused mandate, placing a greater emphasis on relationship management and business development.

The ideal candidate is a resourceful, strategic and self-directed professional who enjoys both a hands-on and strategic role. The preferred background includes experience in financial services, ideally insured benefit programs, board governance, client relationship management, and business development. Experience working with credit unions, other cooperative systems, or financial services organizations is preferred. Relevant experience may include leadership roles in human resources, benefits or insurance consulting, senior positions in related associations, financial services sales, or similar areas.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future growth and overarching impact of CUNB while building strong relationships across the credit union system.

This position works virtually from anywhere in Canada and requires occasional travel throughout the country.

To explore this opportunity further, please submit your resume by clicking “Apply”.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Please note that we will only be in contact with those individuals moving forward with our client.

Manager, Advisory Services

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

We want our employees to feel great coming to work so that’s why we give our talent the tools to excel. After all, a remarkable employee experience leads to extraordinary experiences for our members. If you have an affinity for working in a vibrant environment where your achievements are celebrated, then a career with us sounds like the perfect fit!

Lead a team of advisors as a Manager of Advisory Services at our Shaunavon location. You’ll coach talent that delivers exceptional service & professional advice to our personal, commercial & agricultural members. Fuel your passion for growing relationships at Affinity, where our hearts, business and profits live in Saskatchewan.

What you’ll do:

  • Manage all aspects of the advice centre under a regional staffing model
  • Use metrics, performance indicators and CRM tools to deliver a seamless member experience
  • Collaborate across regions to champion a member-centric culture focusing on sales, service, advice-giving & operational excellence
  • Fulfill reporting requirements and recommend improvements relating to performance, capacity, and risk management

What you’ll get:

  • The support to grow in your career with opportunities to advance
  • A competitive salary plus bonuses for your hard work
  • A total rewards package with health & dental benefits, pension & health spending account
  • Vacation time, personal days off & a paid volunteer day to maintain a healthy life/work balance
  • A referral bonus when you scout great talent & they join our team

 What you’ve got:

  • A post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field plus 7 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education & experience
  • Advanced knowledge of advice centre operations & financial products & services
  • Ability to successfully build, empower & focus a team to achieve results

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

This position requires the submission of your Resume and Cover Letter stating how you meet the required qualifications in your application prior to the closing date of the position.

Please apply through our website: Career Opportunities | Affinity Credit Union
Posting Close Date: June 8, 2025

Lending Services Supervisor

Reporting to the Manager of Lending Services, the Lending Services Supervisor is a member of the management team.  They will ensure department needs are met through leadership, supervision and auditing, while maintaining a complex lending portfolio, including agriculture and commercial files.  The incumbent has direct oversight of the Lending Administration team.  The incumbent will ensure all activities are in compliance with sound business practices, legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.

The incumbent will primarily work out of the Quill Lake Branch and will be required to travel to our Kelvington and Jansen branches.  They will also travel within and outside of our geographic trading area to meet our current and future members’ financial needs.  At Accent Credit Union, we value our members, and take pride in building strong, lasting relationships.  We love to see our members succeed both personally and professionally.  Your expertise in this area will be considered an asset.

At Accent Credit Union, we take care of our employees.  We offer a competitive compensation structure including; a generously matched Pension Contribution policy of 7-9%, paid vacation where the accrual calculation is tiered based on your years of service and paid sick leave, a variable compensation program, in addition to our company group benefit program.  In addition, our employees are entitled to participate in our Wellness Program, Volunteer Program, and to have their birthday off work, each year!

Additional perks as an employee of Accent Credit Union include, staff account benefits including preferred lending and deposit rates.  We observe Easter Monday and the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation as statutory holidays.

We would love to discuss this employment opportunity with you and invite your inquiries by phone or in person to learn more about this chance to join our Accent family!

Qualified applicants are invited to send their Cover Letter and Resume in confidence to hr@accentcu.ca by June 4, 2025 to:

Attn: Lacey Nicholls, Human Resources Administrator
Accent Credit Union
Box 520
Quill Lake, SK
S0A 3E0
306.383.1139

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

Financial Services Officer

Biggar & District Credit Union requires a Full-Time Financial Services Officer to grow and develop member relationships. The primary responsibilities of this position are to analyze members’ investment needs and assist them in getting the products and services best suited to them. This position will provide various administrative duties for Aviso Wealth advisors.

The expectation is that the successful candidate will obtain their mutual funds license within 12 months of starting their employment with Biggar & District Credit Union.

Required qualifications may include a combination of administrative experience and post-secondary education in the fields of business, commerce, or retail. The successful candidate must possess strong teamwork and people skills, attention to detail, and be able to deal with change. This position is required to work in the Biggar, Landis, and Perdue locations when needed.

Why work here? We offer a competitive compensation structure, 8% matched superannuation, and comprehensive group benefits, with a Health Care Spending Allowance. You would work with a committed team in a challenging, rewarding, and fun environment. Career advancement opportunities and continuous learning and development also make this a great place to work!

Biggar & District Credit Union proudly supports the communities we serve, and it is our people that make this happen. If you would like to be part of our team, apply by Friday, May 23, 2025 at noon by sending your resume and a cover letter to humanresources@biggarcu.ca.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those under consideration will be contacted.

Support Services Specialist – Lending

Support Services Specialist – Lending

Job Description: We’re looking for a Support Services Specialist – Lending to join our team! This position is integral to the function of our organization, playing a critical role in our support services team. The key responsibilities for this role include:

  • Develop procedures and provide product knowledge training to support and front-line staff to ensure efficient and accurate delivery of products and services.
  • Discover issues or gaps related to processes or procedures and work with internal task forces and other Credit Unions for solutions and train to those solutions.
  • Lead internal task forces for procedure, system and process testing and cleanup projects.
  • Assist with the development of new techniques to audit information and recommendations of new controls to maximize efficiencies while still maintaining adequate internal controls.
  • Provide technical direction to support staff on complex product related issues.
  • Assist support staff in dealing with difficulties in handling products that support staff are unable to answer.
  • Utilize digital solutions to create efficiencies, simplify members’ banking needs, and enhance the member experience.

Qualifications:

  • 1+ year of related post-secondary education plus 3-5 years of related experience or equivalent education and experience.
  • Evidence of pursuit of related continuous learning (e.g., CUIC, sales training, lending training).
  • Demonstrated efficiency and accuracy skills, meeting deadlines in an ever-changing fast paced environment.
  • Detail-oriented and risk aware, contributing to the safeguarding of our company’s assets and reputation.
  •  Proficient in digital literacy, including (but not limited to) critical thinking, problem solving and navigation using digital solutions.
  • Use and comfortability with a variety of Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Teams, Viva, Power Automate, PowerBI).

 

About Us

Hi! We’re Innovation Federal Credit Union. Our purpose is to simplify banking for all Canadians. We like to keep it simple. We have three values – Accountability, Integrity, and Respect – and we are constantly striving to improve our organization to make it better for you (our member and prospective employee)!

How are we different from other financial institutions? We’ve put in the work to become a federal credit union – just one of three in Canada – to secure the future of our organization and continue to grow across Canada. Made in Sask, Built for Canada!

We care about our communities and our impact – $1.1 million was given to local organizations last year who are making a difference!  Nearly 22% of InnovationNation proudly identifies as part of a designated group, reflecting our strong commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion. We offer our full-time staff participation in our 7% employer-matched pension plan and extended health benefit plan from Day 1 (no waiting period!).

 

In the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation, we acknowledge that we are on the traditional territories of the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit who have graced these lands for millennial. We are privileged to live on, work on and enjoy the benefits of these lands, now known as Canada.

MANAGER, RISK AND CREDIT SERVICES

THE POSITION: Saskatoon City Employees Credit Union is seeking a Manager, Risk and Credit Service to join our organization. The candidates must possess an aptitude for business development, risk assessment, and relationship building. The core function would be to lead and manage the lending services with respect to credit granting, including interviews, adjudication, collection, control and staffing. As Manager of Risk and Credit Services, the successful candidate would also be involved in recommending policy and developing procedures for the lending services department as well as assisting with other areas of the Credit Union. As Manager of Risk responsibilities extend to oversight of compliance support staff and enterprise risk. The Manager of Risk and Credit Services reports directly to the General Manager, attends board meetings and is expected to assume the responsibilities of the General Manager in their absence.

QUALIFICATIONS: A diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary educational institute plus a minimum of 7 years’ experience in a senior lending position (credit union experience is a definite asset). Demonstrated comprehensive consumer lending knowledge and experience is essential as well as a working knowledge of commercial lending. The candidate must possess core management competencies of; general management, industry knowledge, strategic thinking, crisis management, effective and above average communication skills, prudence, reliability, problem solving, strong analytical, reasoning, and decision-making skills along with interpersonal and organizational abilities.
A proven ability to lead, guide and motivate employees; and build and maintain positive relationships with staff, management, board of directors and members. The ability to strategically utilize technology – experience with DNA and ProLender is a definite asset. An above average knowledge of credit union deposit and lending products to meet member needs is a necessity.

THE CREDIT UNION:

Saskatoon City Employees Credit Union currently serves 2046 members as Saskatchewan’s only closed bond Credit Union consisting of city employees, superannuates and their families. Assets as of March 31, 2025, are $86.5 Million with a loan portfolio of approximately $52.6 Million comprised of primarily consumer and residential mortgages.

COMPENSATION:

The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. A very comprehensive benefit package is offered including up to a 7% matched superannuation.

Please submit your resume along with your expected salary by May 20, 2025 to:

Dennis Lozinsky
Saskatoon City Employees Credit Union
222 3rd Avenue North
Saskatoon, SK S7K 0J5
Phone: (306) 975-2925
Email: dlozinsky@scecu.com

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

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