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.

Small Business Advisor

Small Business Advisor – Permanent Full-Time

 

The Small Business Advisor has expertise in credit analysis, financial advice, portfolio management and relationship management to contribute to the success of our members and the growth of our credit union.

We are looking for candidates with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a strong ability to provide knowledgeable and timely advice, and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service by effectively utilizing our products, services, and omni channels to meet our members’ needs. The key responsibilities for this role include:

  • Foster strong relationships with small and medium size business and agriculture members, providing ongoing financial guidance and support
  • Work closely in a collaborative team environment with all staff to meet members’ financial needs (known and unknown)
  • Provide and cross-sell high quality financial products and services through proactive contact with the intent of increasing member wallet share
  • Analyze loan applications for data integrity, potential fraud, and creditworthiness
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all credit union products and services as well as relevant policies and legislation, regularly reviewing literature and attend product update meetings and seminars/webinars
  • Utilize digital solutions to create efficiencies, simplify member’s banking needs, and enhance the member experience.
  • Must have the ability to travel to and cover regionally as required.
    • Innovation’s Travel Practice Guidelines will be followed.

Qualifications:

  • Completion of some post-secondary education (such as finance, business management, agribusiness, or a related field) and/or completion of related specialized lending courses.
  • 4+ years of relevant experience in relationship banking with knowledge and experience in small business lending, credit analysis, and loan underwriting
  • Proven business development, attention to detail, sales, and service skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and development
  • Are a person that values Accountability, Integrity, and Respect.
  • 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 millennia.

We are privileged to live on, work on and enjoy the benefits of these lands, now known as Canada.

Branch Manager

Synergy Credit Union is dedicated to providing outstanding service and value to our members, with a focus on fostering financial wellness and community well-being. As a trusted financial institution, we’re proud to support our members with a wide range of financial products and services. We’re seeking an experienced Branch Manager to lead our Lloydminster Branch to success.

Reporting to the VP, Community Banking, the Branch Manager will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations and ensuring the delivery of exceptional member service. You will lead a team of dedicated professionals, guiding them to achieve individual and collective performance goals while fostering a culture of service excellence. In this role, you will also be responsible for contributing to the growth and success of Synergy Credit Union through business development, relationship management, and operational leadership.

As we grow and continue to meet the evolving needs of our members, we’re looking for someone who is passionate about delivering exceptional service, fostering a collaborative environment, and driving operational excellence. Join Synergy Credit Union and help us make a positive impact on the lives of our members!

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Development:

  • Lead, mentor, and motivate branch staff to achieve performance goals and maintain high employee engagement.
  • Oversee performance management, development opportunities, and coaching to help team members succeed.
  • Build and maintain a positive and collaborative branch culture.

Business Development and Relationship Management:

  • Drive business growth through effective sales and service strategies.
  • Promote products and services to members, identifying opportunities to meet their financial needs and enhance the member experience.
  • Build relationships within the community and with referral sources to strengthen Synergy’s presence and grow the business.

Community Engagement:

  • Represent Synergy Credit Union in the community by fostering relationships with local organizations and groups.
  • Lead or participate in community events and initiatives that align with Synergy’s corporate social responsibility goals.

Operational and Risk Management:

  • Manage day-to-day branch operations with a focus on efficiency, service quality, and risk management.
  • Ensure adherence to credit policies and procedures, including loan evaluations, collections, and audits.
  • Monitor branch operations regularly to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions when necessary.

Qualifications

  • 4 – 6 years of related leadership experience in retail banking or financial services.
  • Post-secondary degree or diploma in business or a related field.
  • Prior leadership or supervisory experience is required.
  • Strong understanding of financial products, services, and risk management processes.
  • Mutual Fund Accreditation or successful completion of accreditation within 3 months of hire is required.
  • Branch Compliance designation, CFP or PFP designation, and credit union-specific courses (such as CUIC 210) is an asset.

What do we offer?

  • A rewarding leadership position with opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Competitive compensation package, benefits and pension.
  • Preferred rates on our products and services
  • A supportive and dynamic team environment.
  • The chance to make a meaningful impact in your community.

If you are an experienced leader with a passion for delivering exceptional member service and fostering a positive work culture, we encourage you to apply. Submit your cover letter and resume to careers@synergycu.ca, by the end of day on February 9, 2025, referencing competition #251501 in the subject line.

More details

  • Hours: Permanent full-time. 37.5 hours weekly, Monday to Friday and includes a Saturday rotation.
  • Flexibility to work outside various hours is required for travel, events, and meetings.
  • Salary: $121,000 – $151,000 per annum

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

Branch Manager

Synergy Credit Union is dedicated to providing outstanding service and value to our members, with a focus on fostering financial wellness and community well-being. As a trusted financial institution, we’re proud to support our members with a wide range of financial products and services. We’re seeking an inspiring Branch Manager to lead our Neilburg and Marsden locations to success.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, Business Development, the Branch Manager will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations and ensuring the delivery of exceptional member service. You will lead a team of dedicated professionals, guiding them to achieve individual and collective performance goals while fostering a culture of service excellence. In this role, you will also be responsible for contributing to the growth and success of Synergy Credit Union through business development, relationship management, and operational leadership.

As we grow and continue to meet the evolving needs of our members, we’re looking for someone who is passionate about delivering exceptional service, fostering a collaborative environment, and driving operational excellence. Join Synergy Credit Union and help us make a positive impact on the lives of our members!

 

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Development:

  • Lead, mentor, and motivate branch staff to achieve performance goals and maintain high employee engagement.
  • Oversee performance management, development opportunities, and coaching to help team members succeed.
  • Build and maintain a positive and collaborative branch culture.

Business Development and Relationship Management:

  • Drive business growth through effective sales and service strategies.
  • Promote products and services to members, identifying opportunities to meet their financial needs and enhance the member experience.
  • Build relationships within the community and with referral sources to strengthen Synergy’s presence and grow the business.

Community Engagement:

  • Represent Synergy Credit Union in the community by fostering relationships with local organizations and groups.
  • Lead or participate in community events and initiatives that align with Synergy’s corporate social responsibility goals.

Operational and Risk Management:

  • Manage day-to-day branch operations with a focus on efficiency, service quality, and risk management.
  • Ensure adherence to credit policies and procedures, including loan evaluations, collections, and audits.
  • Monitor branch operations regularly to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions when necessary.

 

Qualifications

  • 4 – 6 years of related leadership experience in retail banking or financial services.
  • Post-secondary degree or diploma in business or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Prior leadership or supervisory experience is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of financial products, services, and risk management processes.
  • Mutual Fund Accreditation or successful completion of accreditation within 3 months of hire is required.
  • Branch Compliance designation, CFP or PFP designation, and credit union-specific courses (such as CUIC 210) is an asset.

 

What do we offer?

  • A rewarding leadership position with opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Competitive compensation package, benefits and pension.
  • Preferred rates on our products and services.
  • A supportive and dynamic team environment.
  • The chance to make a meaningful impact in your community.

 

If you don’t identify perfectly with the list above but are interested, we encourage you to apply. Submit your cover letter and resume to careers@synergycu.ca, by end of day on February 9, 2025, referencing competition #251602 in the subject line.

 

More details

  • Status: Permanent, Full-time
  • Hours of Work:5 hours weekly. This position is expected to work with a high degree of flexibility in hours of work and travel.
  • Location: This position is responsible for two rural branches. Regular travel to Marsden Branch is required to ensure key responsibilities are met for both.
  • Salary: $89,000 – 111,300 per annum

 

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

Financial Services Advisor

The Synergy Experience – what is it exactly?  Just ask our employees. Their dedication to our customers (members) and each other has created an incredible place to work. We’re local, we offer personalized and competitive products & services. We are proud to be a part of a local and community focus and are seeking a Financial Services Advisor to help us continue our rich tradition of serving our community – since 1943!

What do our Financial Services Advisors do?

As an FSA, you will work in a retail banking environment where you have a meaningful impact on the financial wellness of members. You connect with existing and prospective members, understand their financial and personal goals, provide informative and personalized advice, and recommend the right products and solutions to achieve their goals and enable their financial success.

Our ideal candidate is a relationship builder. You’re motivated, with strong problem-solving and organizational skills. You’ll be a part of a team of knowledgeable professionals who share a genuine commitment working with and delivering exceptional service to our membership. Your responsibilities will include working with account and deposit products, investments including the sales of mutual funds, and consumer lending products and services with some potential for small business/ag loans.

If building relationships, problem solving, and meeting challenges interests you…this dynamic career is what you’re looking for!

As a Financial Services Advisor, you will:

  • Manage a portfolio of members, partnering with current and potential members to understand their goals and priorities
  • Advise on and deliver a variety of products and services to successfully meet members’ needs
  • Engage in outreach, marketing, and follow-up opportunities to proactively seek out new business and deepen existing relationships, and
  • Promote Synergy Credit Union within our communities, including engaging in business development activities, volunteerism, phone calls, emails, and participating in campaigns.

What you need for this role:

  • Related post-secondary education (such as a Diploma or Degree in Business) and two to four years of job-related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Mutual Fund Accreditation or successful completion of accreditation is required within 3 months of hire
  • Strong experience in consumer lending is required
  • Relationship and business development skills
  • Previous sales experience working with goals, strong closing/referral techniques, and pipeline development is desired
  • Strong interpersonal and listening skills; can carry on great interactions in a variety of channels
  • Strong attention to detail

What do we offer?

  • Preferred rates on our products and services
  • Benefits and Pension
  • 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 November 17, 2024, referencing competition #245006 in the subject line.

More details:

  • Hours: 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: $60,000 – $75,000

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

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