Occupation Types: Compliance/Risk Management

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.

Risk and Compliance Officer

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

RISK & COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Kerrobert Credit Union is committed to providing personal, friendly, quality financial services to fulfill the needs of members and the community.

We are looking for a full-time employee to:

  • act as a resource on matters relating to anti-money laundering/terrorist financing compliance, privacy, market code and other related legislation.
  • ensure compliance with established policies, procedures and legislation
  • assist management with review of business plans
  • oversee monitoring, investigation and tracking of internal control processes and losses due to fraud, forgery and theft
  • assist in development of marketing and promotional material to build a positive community image

 

Knowledge of credit union products and services, computer literacy and dedication to ongoing self-development would all be assets.  Salary will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and competency.

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

 

Submit resume by January 25, 2022 to:

Trina Duhaime, General Manager

Kerrobert Credit Union

PO BOX 140

Kerrobert, SK  S0L 1R0

Ph: 306-834-2611 Fax:306-834-5558

Email:  trina.duhaime@kerrobert.cu.sk.ca with ‘Risk & Compliance’ in the subject line.

Vice President, Credit Risk

At Conexus, it’s not what we do, it’s how we do it.

Are you ready to make a move and work for a company who puts the financial well-being of its members first? It’s not just something we say at Conexus. It’s a promise delivered by our 900 employees each day. We are passionate about our members’ financial health, and our employees reflect that passion. At Conexus it’s about more than conducting a banking transaction, it’s about creating a personalized experience for each member. We do this by keeping it simple and lending an ear to each member’s individual needs throughout Saskatchewan.

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

The bigger picture

We’re looking for a forward-thinking individual who understands and has a passion for the lending business and responsible risk management to come on board as our Vice President, Credit Risk. This is the perfect opportunity for an innovator that is ready to challenge our status quo and willing to disrupt our current practices.

How you’ll be spending your time

  • Coaching and empowering your team to take calculated risks that balance member service with responsible risk management.
  • Ensuring that your team is in the know and can clearly communicate lending decisions to our members.
  • Developing new strategies and lending policies that are easy to understand, efficient, faster, and outside the box.
  • Sharing insight, helping inform decisions, approving complex loans and occasionally resolving conflict around conditional approvals and credit declines.

The way people describe you

  • A credit risk pro with business, agriculture and consumer lending experience.
  • A disruptor that looks beyond credit risk and incorporates enterprise risk into your decision-making.
  • A dedicated coach who guides teammates to grow and work through complex credit requests and sets them up with tools and knowledge for responsible risk management.
  • An influencer who’ll make a meaningful difference on our member and employee experience by supporting and leading change.
  • A knowledge seeker who stays on top of the lending industry and looks for emerging risks and new opportunities for healthy business development.

The experience you bring

  • Senior professional in business and consumer lending.
  • Formal leadership experience with demonstrated ability to effectively lead a team.
  • Post-secondary degree in finance, economics, business administration or related discipline. Post-graduate education is an asset.

What you get in return

Our team works tirelessly to ensure the financial success of each of our members. We think such dedication deserves recognition. That’s why we’re proud to offer some of the most competitive job perks of any employer around. Come, join our crew, and find out just how sweet the rewards can be:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Industry-leading work-life balance and rewards
  • Formal and informal employee development
  • Meaningful work that makes a real difference in our members’ lives

So, what do you think – does this sound like you? Do you think you’re the right fit for Conexus and can rock this role? If you do, and you have the qualifications outlined above, then we encourage you to apply now. If you have questions about this position, please contact Tahnee at tahnee.smerchynski@conexus.ca. But act fast, the opportunity closes on December 5, 2021.

Manager, Risk Assessment

The Deposit Guarantee Corporation of Manitoba (DGCM) guarantees 100% of deposits held at Manitoba credit unions and the caisse (cu/caisse). As the regulator for Manitoba cu/caisse, DGCM ensures every cu/caisse operates under sound business practices.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team of professionals.

Reporting directly to the Director, Risk (Monitoring) and indirectly to the Director, Risk (Examinations), the Manager, Risk Assessment acts as DGCM’s primary liaison with a group of assigned cu/caisse. The position is responsible for the monitoring and follow-up of material risks identified at assigned cu/caisse; and leading or participating in the examinations of other cu/caisse.

Selection Criteria:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
  • Strong knowledge of sound corporate governance, risk management practices, and financial principles
  • Familiarity with enterprise risk management, internal audit, and compliance
  • Self-motivated with excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
  • Post-secondary degree in a related area(s)
  • 5 years minimum related experience
  • Fluency in French would be considered an asset, but is not required

This is a great opportunity for a candidate with the right blend of experience, aptitude, and interest. Some travel within Manitoba is required.

To attract, motivate, and retain qualified people; DGCM offers a competitive benefit and compensation package, and are committed to work/life balance.

We seek diversity in our workplace. Indigenous persons, women, visible minorities, and persons with a disability are encouraged to self-declare.

Please send your resume with cover letter by Wednesday, November 17, 2021 to careers@dgcm.ca.

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

 

Manager, Risk & Procedures

An amazing opportunity to bring your risk management expertise to a dynamic employer in a stunning, natural setting.

We invite you to be part of a team where you can feel good about the work you do. At SASCU, we believe in fostering a supportive work environment that is the perfect blend of friendliness and professionalism. Add in a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits, along spectacular natural scenery, and it’s easy to see why we are an award-winning employer.

Reporting directly to the Vice President, Strategy & Innovation, the Manager, Risk & Procedures will be relied upon to effectively manage the control, reporting, monitoring, and awareness of financial risk management, loss prevention, and security controls for SASCU, as well as to identify and recommend areas for improved safeguards. This position acts as the Chief Anti-Money Laundering Compliance Officer (CAMLO) for SASCU as well as the Security and Privacy Officer.

 

What you’ll do:

In addition to acting as CAMLO, Security Office, and Privacy Officer for SASCU, as Manager, Risk & Procedures, you can expect to:

  • Act as the primary contact internally and externally regarding risk and security matters including with regulators, internal auditors, and local law enforcement.
  • Monitor, investigate, and track losses due to fraud, forgery, and theft.
  • Assume a leadership role in business resumption and crisis management planning.
  • Oversee outsourced arrangements for SASCU.
  • Act as Credit Union Office of Crime Prevention and Investigation (CUOCPI) designate for SASCU.
  • Conduct Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) reporting.
  • Provide leadership to the Procedures & AML Analyst.

 

What you’ll bring:

Along with a post-secondary degree in a related field, you will have a minimum of 5-7 years’ experience with internal control and risk management within a financial institution. Other experience and education requirements include:

  • A strong understanding of branch operations, including cash and member services, as well as personal lending.
  • Advanced knowledge of credit union banking systems, retail products, processes, terminology, and current procedures.
  • The ability to obtain the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS) designation within 12 months of attaining the role.
  • The Canadian Risk Management (CRM) designation is an asset.

 

Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and the ability to learn specialized software specific to risk management are expected. Strong organization, communication, analytical, and coaching skills are also essential. The successful candidate must be able to present complex information to several audiences with varying levels of understanding. Given the nature of this position, a meticulous attention to detail, an ability and willingness to research information internally and externally, and being able to adaptively work with various stakeholders and changing priorities are required.

A bit about SASCU:

SASCU Financial Group offers a broad range of personal and business financial services through SASCU Credit Union and its three lines of business: SASCU Insurance, SASCU Wealth, and Commercial banking. SASCU Credit Union branches are in Sicamous and Sorrento, plus two in Salmon Arm, and an insurance office in Enderby. Established in 1946, SASCU has more than 19,000 members, 150 staff, and over $900 million in assets. Learn more at www.sascu.com.

 

To apply:

This is an exceptional opportunity to take your career to the next level and be part of our exciting future at SASCU! If you are both community-minded and prepared to contribute to a successful and growing organization, please email a cover letter and résumé to hr@sascu.com.

 

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to meet fidelity bonding requirements, including completion of references, a criminal record check, and credit check. Employment offers will be conditional on the candidate providing satisfactory proof of COVID-19 vaccination (vaccination records or receipts issues by the Province), subject only to valid legal or medical exceptions, and complying with all pandemic/epidemic control measures affecting the workplace.

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