Occupation Types: Financial Services/Financial Analysis

Assistant Manager, Central Operations (Compliance)

Together, Let’s Do Great Things!

We’re the largest financial institution based on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, and we’ve got an opportunity for you. We are seeking and Assistant Manager, Central Operations, so if you’re passionate about improving people’s financial health and have experience with anti-money laundering and fraud mitigation we’d like to hear from you.

What’s the role?

The Assistant Manager, Central Operations (Compliance) is primarily responsible for supervising  functions related to anti-money laundering and fraud mitigation, and services provided to branch operations with regards to/not limited to clearing administration, loans administration, document administration.  As Assistant Manager, Central Operations you have the ability to interpret and apply legislative changes, provide guidance around regulatory requirements, and develop policies/procedures to achieve regulatory compliance and mitigate fraud loss. In addition to this, you are accountable for the overall leadership, supervision, coaching, and continuous development of team members. You work with focus to provide support and information to the department and branch employees. This position will report to both the Manager, Central Operations and the Senior Manager, Operations, Compliance & Fraud

Your duties will include:

  • Ensure that the anti-money laundering and anti-fraud/fraud mitigation functions are reviewed on a regular basis and approved changes are implemented accordingly.
  • Provides input to the Manager, Central Operations and/or Senior Manager, Operations, Compliance & Fraud to ensure that an annual plan, budget and business volume targets are established for Central Operations.
  • Design continuous improvement processes and conducts regular evaluations and follow-up with Central Operations and branch staff to determine the effectiveness of services programs delivered.
  • Monitor activities to promote efficient servicing of branch and operational requirements.
  • Monitor the completion of processing, reconciling and settlement functions as related to operations.
  • Supervise the interpretation and application of legislative changes to ensure that all parties abide by the legislation.
  • Ensure that information is accurately reported to FINTRAC in regards to Large Cash Transaction and Electronic Funds Transfers.
  • Accountable for the overall findings and escalation resulting from Suspicious Transaction Reports, Politically Exposed Foreign Person processes, Fraud Incident reports, AML processes relating to CCFMI, and memberships with CRA or RCMP Production Orders and reclassification.
  • Provide guidance to the branches and departments with operational procedures to meet regulatory requirements and reduce losses.
  • Provide guidance to the branches and departments with operational procedures to increase efficiencies.
  • Review applicable processes and policies on an ongoing basis to determine efficiencies and bring forward recommendations
  • Provides effective leadership by creating a trusted environment that fosters collaboration and innovation, ensures a respectful, engaging and productive work environment and positive culture.
  • Accountable for the overall leadership, supervision, coaching, and development of the area employees.
  • Assists with the development and engagement of an employee culture that inspires innovation, creativity, collaboration, diversity and supports achievement of the business goals and increased employee productivity.

What are we looking for?

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma requiring 3-4 years of full-time study or have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A minimum of six (6) years progressive financial experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • AML Designation/Certification from The Canadian Anti-Money Laundering Institute (CAMLI) or equivalent AML institute.
  • Educational/work experience background in risk management, fraud investigation and anti-money laundering.
  • Solid understanding of service levels, branch operations, products and services.

Ideally, you are a flexible, collaborative team player with:

  • Extensive experience in FINTRAC Reporting requirements.
  • Proven experience in providing detailed and accurate information to third parties.
  • Extensive experience in risk management, fraud investigation and anti-money laundering.
  • Advanced research skills and advanced strategic and creative thinking skills.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel.
  • Advanced understanding of audit procedures.
  • Solid knowledge and experience of fraud activities and loss prevention.
  • Have a demonstrated ability to coach and motivate a team of representatives.

Who are we?

Since first forming in 1946, Coastal Community has grown to become the largest financial services provider based on Vancouver Island. We’re proud of the legacy we’ve built and the things that make us who we are:

  • We’re 100% member-owned, with all decisions made locally—right here on Vancouver Island.
  • We’re a growing organization with over $4 billion in assets under management. Coastal Community helps improve the financial health of over 100,000 members and clients through our 24 branches, 16 insurance offices, 4 business centres, plus our wide range of online and digital services.
  • We believe in making meaningful contributions to the communities we call home. Each year, we give over half a million to community organizations and programs.

If you join us you’ll work hard, but have a lot of fun along the way. We offer a generous compensation package and a great work/life balance because we want you to spend your career here. Many people do!

Director, Enterprise Risk Management

Director, Enterprise Risk Management

SaskCentral provides a balance of energy and support to employees. Under the direction of a new CEO, SaskCentral is on a focused enterprise-wide journey dedicated to ensuring the success and financial viability of Saskatchewan credit unions. To support this journey, we have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, trusted professional to develop and maintain risk management frameworks and policies that promote a forward-looking risk culture that stresses integrity and effective risk management throughout SaskCentral.

The Job

The ERM function is expected to have processes and controls in place to assess the accuracy of potential business line risk information or analysis and offer objective reporting to the board, the risk committee and senior management.

Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO), you will influence SaskCentral’s risk-taking activities while remaining unbiased and providing an objective view to the risk committee, operations within the ERM framework and in the ongoing assessment of risk-taking activities.

This position provides oversight to SaskCentral’s annual ICAAP, continuity management program and recovery plan framework.  You will oversee risk management frameworks and policies in accordance with regulatory requirements and identify, measure, monitor and report on potential risks at an enterprise level. This role provides oversight and challenges practices, when necessary, with both internal and external committees to support the ERM practices of SaskCentral.

The Candidate

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

Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume in confidence by the end of day Thursday, October 5, 2023 on the SaskCentral Career Page.

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

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

Legal and Regulatory Compliance Officer

Are you interested in a meaningful career where you can contribute to the financial well-being and economic growth of Indigenous people and communities in Canada? The Bank is at an exciting time in its’ history, we’re growing, and as a result, we’re increasing our workforce with bright, energetic, purposeful individuals of all walks of life.

As a Legal and Regulatory Compliance Officer, you will assist with legal and regulatory compliance matters for the Bank and subsidiaries. This is a permanent full-time position. We are open to hybrid or in-office at our head office in Saskatoon. This location is on First Nations land.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

  • ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements of the Bank and subsidiaries. This includes, among others, requirements in the Bank Act, Trust and Loan Companies Act, Indian Act, PIPEDA, FATCA, CRS, CASL and OSFI and FCAC Guidelines.
  • providing legal opinion in areas such as, but not limited to, banking and regulatory law, tax law, contracts and leases, Indigenous law, wills and estates, employment law, privacy, debtor creditor and judgment enforcement.

What we’re looking for:

  • Lawyer with membership or eligibility for membership with the Law Society of Saskatchewan
  • Knowledge or experience with regulatory compliance and ability to read financial statements is a desirable asset
  • Experience in developing frameworks, policies and procedures
  • Competence in communicating with a diverse multitude of clients, staff and stakeholders
  • Aptitude to recognize and maintain confidentiality and discretion with sensitive and confidential information
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team to achieve the goals and objective of the Bank
  • Experience working with Indigenous People and Communities and federal regulators is a desirable asset
  • Acceptable criminal record and credit checks

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and value and respect diversity of our staff.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including group benefits, savings plan, professional development, and opportunities for career growth. If you are interested in this opportunity, meet the qualifications, and are eligible to work in Canada, please visit our website at www.fnbc.ca or send your resume and cover letter by email to apply@fnbc.ca. The posting will be open to September 7, 2023.

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

Accounting Technician

About Us

First Nations Bank of Canada is a federally chartered bank primarily focused on providing financial services to the Indigenous marketplace in Canada. Over 87% Indigenous owned and controlled, FNBC is a leader in advocating for the growth of the Indigenous economy and the economic well-being of

Indigenous people. Headquartered in Saskatoon, SK and named one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers, FNBC takes pride in its workforce of over 64% Indigenous employees working at locations across Canada.

FNB Trust is FNBC’s wholly owned trust company providing Indigenous Trust Services to Indigenous governments and organizations across Canada. FNB Trust strengthens the capacity of its customers, in alignment with FNBC’s mission toward the long-term economic well-being of Indigenous Peoples.

About The Role

A core member of the finance team, the Accounting Technician provides a high level of support and contributes to a comprehensive, efficient, and accurate reporting process meeting both internal and external stakeholder requirements. This is a permanent full-time opportunity. Candidates from all Canadian regions will be considered, with preference given to those able to work out of Saskatoon office.

This position will be responsible for preparing financial statements for our clients. It would require knowledge of full-cycle accounting, including investment accounting and reconciliation, accruals, bank reconciliations, audit support, and other financial and management reports.

About You

You are a driven and detail-oriented individual who is client-focused and efficient. You have a keen eye for detail and possess strong organizational skills. You are responsible for supporting trust client service goals by producing financial statements for our clients

You must have:

  • Two (2) years’ experience in bookkeeping and preparation of financial statements
  • A college diploma in accounting/finance or undergraduate degree is preferred
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to pay close attention to detail
  • High level of organizational skills and ability to prioritize daily workload
  • Ability to adjust to changing work priorities to meet deadlines
  • Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  • Knowledge of and experience with QuickBooks Online is preferred
  • Strong communication skills, both written and oral
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Acceptable criminal record and credit checks

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and value and respect diversity of our staff.

We offer a highly competitive and comprehensive total rewards package, including group benefits, savings plan, professional development, and opportunities for career growth. If you are interested in this opportunity, meet the qualifications, and are eligible to work in Canada, please visit our website at www.fnbc.ca or send your resume and cover letter by email to apply@fnbc.ca. The posting will remain open until the position is filled.

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

Manager Credit Risk

Manager, Credit Risk

 Are you interested in a meaningful career where you can contribute to the financial well-being and economic growth of Indigenous people and communities in Canada? The Bank is at an exciting time in its’ history, we’re growing, and as a result, we’re increasing our workforce with bright, energetic, purposeful individuals of all walks of life.

As a Manager, Credit Risk, you will be overseeing the Bank’s credit granting process by primarily adjudicating, reporting and tracking procedures for commercial, personal and mortgage lending nationwide. This is a permanent full-time position. We are open to hybrid or in-office at one of our main office locations in Saskatoon or Vancouver. These locations are on First Nations land.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

  • Support the commercial and personal lending process through adjudication of credit applications
  • Contribute to bank customer service standards through timely turnaround of deals
  • Work with the VP to develop solutions, such as new products to address business and personal banking needs
  • Enhance and maintain the Bank’s Credit Risk Management policies and procedures and lending platforms
  • Remain current with Credit Risk Management best practices and procedures
  • Assess commercial applications ensuring they provide a high quality of risk assessment, credit structure, due diligence, and credit presentation
  • Adjudicate personal and mortgage loan applications ensuring a high quality of risk assessment
  • Approve credits within delegated limits and make recommendations on others that require approval from the VP or CEO
  • Regulatory compliance management and testing of commercial and retail credit business functions
  • Comply with FNBC credit policies, procedures, guidelines, and best practices regarding all credit related matters
  • Liaise with Internal Audit to identify areas of concern with Credit and Monitoring and Control
  • Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual credit risk reporting
  • Coach and assist the Commercial Group and Retail Group in maintaining and implementing credit risk controls
  • Share expertise and knowledge with the Commercial and Retail Groups and other business units
  • Act as a reference and source of expertise to the Bank and management teams
  • Understand and implement the monitoring & control and delinquency process for commercial and retail departments

What we’re looking for:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Finance or Accounting), Commerce or related field
  • Five (5) years’ experience working in a credit-related role: Commercial lending experience is required; Retail lending experience considered an asset.
  • Experience with lending to First Nations
  • Three (3) years’ experience in a people management role
  • Understanding of commercial/small business/personal loans and lending procedures
  • Demonstrated sound judgement to make decisions
  • Attention to detail
  • Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage a high volume of work with tight deadlines
  • Acceptable criminal record and credit checks

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and value and respect diversity of our staff.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including group benefits, savings plan, professional development, and opportunities for career growth. If you are interested in this opportunity, meet the qualifications, and are eligible to work in Canada, please visit our website at www.fnbc.ca or send your resume and cover letter by email to apply@fnbc.ca. The posting will close on August 29, 2023.

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

AML/ATF Compliance Consultant

 National Consulting Limited (NCL) is looking for a seasoned professional to assist in the implementation and delivery of required compliance initiatives with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Anti-Terrorist Financing (ATF) compliance programs to meet the needs of our credit union clients.  This position reports to the VP Business Solutions and works closely with credit unions, legal counsel, government and CCUA to research issues, analyze information and develop procedures for credit unions.

The Job

The successful candidate must be able to work independently as this is a remote (work-from-home) position.  Key responsibility areas of the position include maintenance and application of comprehensive compliance policies and procedures, providing AML/ATF guidance and form support, risk assessments related to money laundering and terrorist financing and developing and implementing risk mitigation measures where the risk is high, monitoring medium to high-risk accounts and AML reporting requirements.  In addition to compliance advisory services, this role participates in the development and delivery of specialized training for our clients to ensure an on-going compliance training program is available for employees as it relates to their job functions.

This is a permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week). Occasional travel and in-person attendance may be required.  Computer equipment is supplied.

The Candidate

The  ideal candidate will possess:

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in the credit union or co-operative system providing operational support in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Terrorist Financing (ATF), Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), and Privacy.
  • Experience with AML Software. Verafin experience would be beneficial.
  • A Canadian Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing designation
  • Other regulatory compliance or risk management experience or designations
  • Strong interpersonal skills, you will build trusting relationships with credit union management and deliver excellent client experience.
  • Strong communication, organizational and facilitation skills.

The Compensation

NCL offers a competitive compensation package.  Salary will depend on qualifications and experience. Benefits include a matched superannuation pension plan; group benefits (health, dental, life and disability insurance, and a Healthcare Spending Allowance), and paid personal days off.

If being part of our team interests you, please submit a resume and cover letter, in confidence, to hr@nationalconsultinglimited.com by Friday, August 18, 2023.

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

National Consulting Limited is owned by a consortium of 25 Saskatchewan credit unions and partners with credit unions across Canada to provide expertise in Risk Services such as Compliance, AML, Fraud Protection, Privacy, Procurement, Banking and Card Services.

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