Occupation Types: Compliance/Risk Management

Senior Credit Adjudicator

We are expanding our team to help us evolve through the next stage of our growth journey, and we hope that you can help shape our future. We now have a career opportunity for a Full Time Senior Credit Adjudicator. This position may work remotely within Saskatchewan or onsite at our Saskatoon or Regina location.

As the Senior Credit Adjudicator you will be….

Responsible for providing credit analysis and adjudication services, primarily for commercial (small and medium-size business) credit requests, in adherence to the credit management framework. You will participate in the management of the syndicated loan portfolio and contribute to the success of TCU through the management of credit risk.

As the Senior Credit Adjudicator you are ….

  • An accomplished, motivated professional with a thorough understanding of credit analysis and adjudication, particularly as it pertains to commercial lending.
  • A credible, knowledgeable specialist with strong inter-personal skills necessary to develop and maintain foundational relationships with TCU’s internal and external partners.
  • An adept negotiator, capable of protecting TCU’s interests and margins while maintaining positive relationships with our partners.
  • An analytical thinker, proficient in objectively analyzing data, research and financial statements to substantiate decisions.
  • A highly ethical decision maker, with the ability to remain objective and independent when making decisions.
  • A positive and driven self -starter, with clear determination to ensure both personal and departmental success.

If you are motivated by the thought of this challenge ….

And can demonstrate success through a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the commercial lending field along with a post-secondary degree in Commerce or Business Administration and formal training related to general lending/commercial lending, this position may be for you!

Get to know us

TCU Financial Group is a Saskatchewan credit union who, for over six decades, has been dedicated to helping our members and our own TCU Team reach their goals. Our roots and our commitment to fostering financial health in our communities run deep.

Rewarding times ahead

We’re growing and evolving our organization – and we need talented people who are passionate about creating and delivering meaningful financial solutions for our members. In addition to providing competitive compensation, benefits and pension programs, we support our TCU Financial Group Team and their families by providing an enhanced vacation program to enjoy time doing what they love outside of work.

Thank you for your interest in exploring your future with us!

The deadline for this career opportunity is Friday, June 3, 2022.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to:

Human Resources Department
TCU Financial Group
Email: hr@tcu.sk.ca
Web site: www.tcufinancialgroup.com

Director, IT Examinations

Organization: Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation, Newfoundland & Labrador
Position Title: Director, IT Examinations
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: St. John’s, NL
Travel: 20%
Closing Date: May 23, 2022

Who we are
The Mandate of the Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation (CUDGC) is to provide risk-based regulatory oversight and deposit guarantees to enable a safe and sound credit union system in Newfoundland & Labrador.

The primary role is to:
• Provide a guarantee of deposits held with NL credit unions
• Regulate NL credit unions and enforce the Credit Union Act, 2009
• Review, advise and direct credit unions on matters related to legislative compliance and sound business practices
• Monitor credit union performance and implement appropriate actions to improve performance and reduce risks

The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced individual who can bring new knowledge and skills to the Examination Team and take the lead role in assessing, planning and executing the assessment of credit unions in the areas of Information Technology and Cybersecurity which manage/mitigate the risk to depositor funds and the deposit guarantee funds.
The Director, Information Technology Examinations is a key member of the senior management team and operates with a high degree of autonomy reporting to the Chief Executive Officer. The position develops the risk based Examination plan and the identifies emerging IT security risks to ensure that risk-based supervision activities are applied according to the Corporation’s values and operating principles. In addition, the position is responsible for legislation and regulations interpretations and the effective strategic management of relationships with credit union CEOs and senior management.

Primary Responsibilities
• Leads the design and execution of the risk-based monitoring program that serves in the protection of deposits and recognition of emerging risks
• Creates positive change in IT and risk management practices by facilitating the understanding of review results, making recommendations for improvement and gaining the commitment of the credit union’s board of directors and senior management to evolve their practices
• Manage strategic relationships with credit unions to align with corporate values of co-operation and collaboration
• Identify and advise management on the use of data analytics and other advanced techniques and tools in order to improve efficiency and effectiveness of examination assessments
• Maintains information security competency through ongoing professional development and staying abreast of emerging technologies, risks and controls in information and cyber security

Experience and Qualifications
• 7 years of information and cyber security experience
• 5+ years’ experience as an IT Auditor and strong understanding of IT audit methodologies.
• Minimum post-secondary degree or diploma in computer science, information systems, business or a related field
• CISA, CISSP or equivalent is preferred
• Experience in the assessment of threats and risks over IT processes and assets.
• Experience and knowledge working with security frameworks, including NIST and CIS.
• Experience working in a highly computerized environment and demonstrates an understanding of information technology functionality, architecture, structure and controls.
• Experience working with Technology platforms and must be familiar with performing audits of network, operating systems, applications, databases and other technical areas such as 3rd Party Management
• Knowledgeable in areas such as network security architecture, vulnerability assessments, Data Loss Prevention and web application security
• General understanding of the Canadian financial services regulatory environment would be considered an asset
• Advanced team leadership, relationship management and change management skills
• Excellent relationship building skills with the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with a wide variety of people
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement and apply an analytical approach to problem solving and decision making
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

Salary Information:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Conditions of Acceptance
• The Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation values diversity in the work place and is an equal opportunity employer.
• Disability related accommodations and alternate formats are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment process
• The successful candidate will be required to provide a recent Certificate of Conduct.
• Please note that, while we appreciate the interest of all candidates, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Applicants agree that by providing personal information in response to this ad, they consent to the collection, use and disclosure of personal information required for the purposes of recruitment. Personal information will be used solely for the purpose of recruitment considerations for a period of one year following closing date of this competition, unless otherwise noted by the applicant.

Please apply via email to anitawilkins@gov.nl.ca with resume and salary expectations.

Compliance Support Officer – Wealth

As part of the Innovation Wealth team, the Compliance Support Officer is responsible for providing support in investment-dealer related compliance duties, ensuring that staff always act in compliance with legislated national, provincial and corporate policies and procedures. This position will also be accountable for providing product training, sales support, Dataphile and knowledgeXchange support to applicable wealth representatives. How does one do this? Glad you asked!

The Compliance Support Officer does the following:

  • Key day-to-day contact for advisors regarding compliance related matters
  • Perform approval or new accounts and material changes to existing accounts
  • Performs daily and monthly reviews of advisor trading activity
  • Deal with compliance issues as identified, through to resolution and/or appropriate escalation
  • Follow up with advisors on missing documentation or information
  • Support Wealth Compliance Manager and acts as back-up during Manager absence
  • Support advisors with ongoing compliance education and training
  • Assist with compliance projects and initiatives as needed
  • Demonstrate acceptance and implementation of processes around new and existing regulatory standards on a proactive basis
  • Support in onboarding and training new mutual fund licensed specialists

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

Manager, Regulatory Practices

The Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation is a not-for-profit public agency of the Government of Alberta that guarantees deposits and provides risk-based regulatory oversight to enable a safe and sound credit union system in Alberta.  Our primary roles include:

  • Providing a 100% guarantee of deposits held with Alberta credit unions
  • Regulating credit unions and enforcing the Credit Union Act
  • Revising, advising and directing credit unions on sound business practices
  • Monitoring credit union performance and implementing appropriate actions to improve performance and reduce risks
  • Establishing individual credit union loan approval limits and providing an appropriate adjudication process for loans that exceed these limits

The Manager, Regulatory Practices, reports to the Assistant Vice President, Planning, Analytics & Regulatory Practices and is responsible for scanning the financial sector environment towards the identification, development, and communication of financial sector regulatory practices and prevention initiatives. A key function of the position is as a resource to update and maintain the Corporation’s prudential regulatory framework which address all financial and non-financial risks within the Alberta credit union system.  The position requires interaction with internal and external stakeholders through written communications and in person to gather requirements regarding guidance, model policies, standards etc. This is an excellent opportunity to pursue a career in financial services regulation and be a part of the credit union system.

THE POSITION

  • Lead and coordinate the development, maintenance and communication of the Corporation’s communications to credit unions including the standards of sound business and financial practices, the issuance of guidance, guidelines, model policies, discussion papers etc.
  • Monitor the regulatory environment including legislation, regulations, guidelines, directives, etc. from other jurisdictions (provincial, national, global) to identify opportunities and make recommendations to enhance or use to leverage our programs.
  • Develop, update, and maintain the Corporation’s regulatory framework (including processes, risk assessment and rating guidelines, models, and tools such as the Risk Matrix and business intelligence applications) to be used by employees in their role of monitoring credit unions.
  • Update existing and develop new conceptual models and tools, including roll-out, user training and documentation, to be used by the regulation & risk assessment team to monitor credit union risks.
  • Maintain documentation of internal processes for regulation and risk assessment for off-site monitoring and on-site verification of the credit unions.
  • Standardize consistency and professionalism of communication to the credit union system.
  • Minimal travel 4-5 times per year may be required.

THE PERSON

  • 3 years of job related experience in a financial services, public policy, or regulatory environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Financial institution experience in one or more of the following areas is required – Credit Portfolio Risk, IT/Cyber Risk Governance frameworks and risk modelling. In addition, experience working on market risk including asset liability management, operational risk, treasury management and financial institution strategy & risk are assets.
  • Knowledge of and ability to research and interpret policy, legislation, and regulation is an asset.
  • Bachelor’s degree and/or an equivalent combination of education and 4+ years financial sector experience. Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Financial Risk Manager (FRM), or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), designation(s) is an asset.
  • Strong communication (e.g. verbal, active listening, technical writing), presentation, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills are required.
  • Advanced technical writing including policy development is required.
  • Ability to develop complex financial models is an asset

COMPENSATION / OTHER BENEFITS

  • Commensurate with qualifications and experience
  • Comprehensive benefits program and professional development opportunities
  • Commitment to work/life balance
  • Excellent downtown Edmonton office (remote work until further notice)

CLOSING DATE:   until filled

We will provide reasonable accommodation at any time throughout the hiring process for applicants with disabilities or for those needing job postings in an alternate format. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment and selection process.

If you are interested in applying for this position, we invite you to send us your résumé and cover letter in strict confidence. We thank all applicants for their interest as only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

SUBMIT RESUME TO:

Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation, Attention:  Human Resources

Email:  careers@cudgc.ab.ca

Estate & Trust Representative

Closes March 24

Any Advice Centre Location

Annual Salary: $46,470 – $58,087

 

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

THE POSITION: This position is part of a centralized unit and the primary contact for all estate needs: working with deceased members executors and/or family, providing accurate and timely advice, consultation, options and completing the documentation of the member’s accounts with care, empathy and precision. How does one do this? Glad you asked! 

An Estate & Trust Representative does the following:

  • Provide accurate information to all parties involved in the estate, answer inquiries from staff on estates, power of attorneys, and trust situations; perform all meetings with executors and provide guidance and options
  • Oversee opening estate accounts (and any changes that may occur) as well as statement and account reporting
  • Maintain estate accounts, bill payments and distribution of funds once probate has been completed
  • Document registered plans and estates and process centralized transactions and forms
  • Ensure all appropriate documentation has been obtained for transfer of bonds, safety deposit boxes, payments of bills, and submitting insurance claims
  • Spot opportunities to cross-refer to other areas of the organization
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations and legislation pertaining to registered products and loans

Why Should You Apply?

  • You want to be an ambassador of a forward-thinking, member focused organization
  • You have 3-5 years’ experience in dealing with estates and/or retail relationship building; achievement of a Certified Executor Advisor (CEA) designation would be an asset
  • You have a solid understanding of the duties and functions of the estate process including registered tax details/estate tax slips, and administration
  • You are empathetic and compassionate in handling difficult and delicate situations
  • You have strong communication skills with a high comfort level in using electronic means to communicate with executors and staff
  • You have experience working with Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge of Account Opening Software

Associate Manager, Risk-Based Supervision (2)

Associate Manager, Risk Based Supervision

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 who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment to join our Risk-Based Supervision team. Our employees benefit from gaining experience and exposure to a variety of aspects within the financial services industry.

What you’ll do:

As an Associate Manager, you will join a team of professionals responsible for oversight of PRFIs within the Saskatchewan credit union system. You will:

  • develop and maintain effective relationships with the board of directors and senior management teams within a portfolio of PRFIs
  • monitor the performance of PRFIs to proactively identify risk and communicate actions required to mitigate risk to depositor funds and the guarantee fund
  • utilize your knowledge in the areas of corporate governance, finance, and risk management to support monitoring and understanding of the financial services environment
  • assess regulatory approval requests from PRFIs to ensure compliance with legislation
  • support the maintenance of the regulatory framework through research and development

Flexible hours and some travel are required as this business unit works with credit unions throughout Saskatchewan.

What you’ll need:

  • undergraduate degree in commerce or business; a professional designation would be considered an asset (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
  • experience in a related field, preferably with exposure to financial services or a regulatory environment
  • the ability to interpret and apply policy, legislation, and regulation
  • proven knowledge of corporate governance, strategic and risk management, project methodologies and financial management practices
  • demonstrated ability to communicate and facilitate discussions with key stakeholders

Core competencies focus on decision making, problem solving, impact and influence, relationship management, and conflict resolution.

What we offer:

The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $93,749. We also offer competitive benefits including immediate coverage of health and dental insurance, matched pension contributions, an employee wellness program, and education, training, and development opportunities. 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 RBS-ASMGR by March 24, 2022 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 make our organization stronger.

Service Delivery Manager & Fraud Specialist – Prairie Payments Joint Venture (PPJV)

About PPJV:

In response to the rapidly changing payments landscape and the multiyear Payments Canada modernization initiative, the Centrals of Alberta, Manitoba (CUCM) and Saskatchewan formed a joint venture known as PPJV on behalf of all prairie credit unions. PPJV resources are in year two of a multi-year project to move to a payments as a service model with IBM. They are also intent upon streamlining the payments functions between the three Centrals. The goal is to ensure prairie credit unions are competitive in payments and have access to efficient, cost-effective, modernized payments processing infrastructure.

Service Delivery Manager

The Service Delivery Manager oversees a number of key functions to enable the delivery of high quality service to credit unions by ensuring service support and processes are in place to meet business needs.  You will oversee, monitor and report on work performed and act as first point contact on escalation for incident, problem and service requests. You will review and respond to trending and analysis for problem management.  With a primary focus on quality of service and user satisfaction, you play a key role on the PPJV Operations Team.

Skills & Experience Required

  • Minimum of five years of experience in service delivery/customer support
  • Post-secondary education
  • Release Management experience
  • Understanding of payments industry and payments processing is considered an asset
  • Active listener, relationship builder, and client centric
  • You enjoy working in a fast-paced, changing environment
  • Documentation and Knowledge Base Documentation
  • Intermediate to advanced PC skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Intermediate business analysis and project coordination skills

Must-have skills

  • Proven interpersonal, communication and problem resolution skills
  • Proven ability to build rapport while effectively analyzing and identifying solutions to mitigate risk and protect our clients
  • Process Driven
  • Desire to build exceptional client experiences, and is passionate and curious to help clients meet their needs and solve their concerns, has the ability to influence others
  • Writing skills for documentation, process flows, Knowledge Articles, client communications

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to bridge technical aspects and components to business needs and client facing communications
  • Organization Change Management

 

Fraud Specialist

Acting as the subject matter expert you are responsible for developing awareness, strategy and policies to mitigate fraud losses for credit unions.  You will act as the client advocate on behalf of credit unions bringing new information and awareness on managing fraud. You will participate with industry partners to understand existing and new policy and operational regulations that impact client, business and operations for PPJV systems and fraud modelling.

You will collaborate with your PPJV colleagues in providing insights for the strategic fraud roadmap.  In addition, you lead change management deliverables and activities resulting from operational initiatives. You will spend the majority of your day involved in breaking down problems, analyzing data and providing insights and recommendations.

Skills & Experience Required

  • Previous experience in fraud monitoring, fraud detection or fraud investigations within a financial institutions of fintech
  • Post-secondary education
  • Fraud related certification would be an asset
  • Working knowledge of Consortium Models, industry tools and software
  • Hands on experience with Fraud Operations
  • Demonstrated active listening, questioning and analytical skills
  • Proven ability to interpret and communicate complex data
  • Understanding of payments industry and payments processing is considered an asset
  • You enjoy working in a fast-paced, changing environment
  • Documentation and Knowledge Base Documentation
  • Intermediate to advanced PC skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Intermediate business analysis and project coordination skills
  • Ability to bridge technical aspects and components to business needs and client facing communications

 

The Environment

  • PPJV is a fast paced and focused environment where employees and contractors share the mission to deliver efficient, cost effective, modernized payments processing to prairie credit unions.
  • This position is currently designated as a remote position. Ideally, candidates will be located in our current customer areas of Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba.

Closing Date: March 23, 2022

Forward Resume and Cover Letter to: hrcucm@cucm.org

COVID-19 considerations:
This role is fully remote (work from home)

 

Syndicated Lending Manager

It’s an exciting time to join Wyth.

Wyth is a Canadian digital bank that has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies many times over. We’re on a bold journey to create the future of banking. We want to evolve the way Canadians bank and to enable their success. We’re growing into a top-tier company that delivers great value to employees, customers and stakeholders.

Our team is national and a large majority of us work remotely. Our workplace is friendly, welcoming, inclusive and ever evolving. Join us if you want to be part of The Bank That Does.

Syndicated Lending Manager (Full-time, Permanent Position)

The Syndicated Lending Manager provides direction in the sale of high-quality commercial loans and mortgages to the Bank’s network of financial institution partners across Canada.  You will work closely with our origination team and key credit union partners as you assist them in diversifying their balance sheets and deploying liquidity. Building and maintaining strong relationships is essential to successfully meeting business acquisition objectives, ensuring strong deal flow and providing effective ongoing portfolio management for Wyth and our partners.

Key Outcomes:

This position is accountable for the sale of new commercial assets to other financial institutions across Canada and the management of the Bank’s existing syndicated loan portfolio.

You will work closely with internal and external partners confirming the suitability of the commercial assets to both Wyth and our partners. You will ensure the organization is adequately protected from financial loss by ensuring fees are collected, by following proper funding, documentation, and monitoring practices, and by identifying and bringing forward emerging credit issues in a timely manner.

As the Syndicated Lending Manager, you will manage relationships by delivering timely responses to inquiries and will provide regular updates on progress and/or issues to the bank’s credit union and syndicate partner organizations. You will bring leadership and expertise to commercial underwriters in the credit union system on structuring complex commercial lending transactions and effectively contribute to development initiatives within the Commercial Markets team.

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years previous lending experience and demonstrated proficiency with progressive experience in the area of commercial credit and/or underwriting, including Real Estate, Construction and diversified lending
  • Undergraduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field

As of December 31, 2021, the Bank requires all employees to be fully vaccinated and complete an attestation upon the time of hire. If you cannot receive the COVID-19 vaccine due to a qualifying medical condition or require an accommodation due to grounds protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act you will be required to follow the Bank’s policy and process to apply for an exemption/accommodation.

Applications for this opportunity will be accepted until end of day Monday, February 14, 2022.

At Wyth, our goal is to achieve a workforce as diverse as the people we partner with. We encourage all members of the designated groups; aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, women, visible minorities and others to join our team. Wyth strives to provide a safe and respectful work environment free of discrimination and harassment and is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes.

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

About us

We’re an innovative and future-focused company. Through our partnerships with Fintechs, we focus on delivering unique financial products to retail, business, credit union and Fintech customers.

We’re passionate about solving problems for our customers by making their banking experience easy and helpful.

Our employees are our strength. We aim to keep them healthy and support them to be their best selves. We offer a competitive total rewards package with a full range of benefits and flexible work options.

Visit wyth.ca to learn more.

Chief Risk Officer (CRO)

Chief Risk Officer (CRO)

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

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

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

Closing Date:                January 28, 2022

Key responsibilities of this role are:

Leadership:

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

Strategy and Change Management:

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

Analytics:

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

Compliance:

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

Knowledge:

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

 Qualifications and Experience

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

Health and Safety

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

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

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

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