Occupation Types: Lending – Commercial

Syndication Manager

Are you someone who has a penchant for building enhanced relationships with Credit Unions and industry partners? Do you appreciate the value of portfolio management when it comes to making sound, risk-based credit decisions? If so, we may have a position for you! Cornerstone Credit Union is expanding its Credit Risk department and is looking for a subject area expert in syndication financing to join its team.

As a Syndication Manager you will be responsible for leading the development and execution of non-administered credit lending strategies for the credit union and actively manage the relationships within the syndication loans portfolio while supporting and maintaining profitable growth for the credit union

As part of the Credit Risk Management team, you may be required to provide approval support to the Manager of Adjudication on occasion.

A degree in Finance, Business or related filed and a minimum of 4 to 6 years of progressive experience in commercial real estate financing and large market commercial banking is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. If you pride yourself in underwriting and managing commercial credit with a high/acute degree of complexity, then you have what we are looking for. If you already know about the features and benefits of a credit union that is an extra bonus!

You will receive competitive compensation based upon your level of experience and qualifications, great benefits, and matched pension contributions along with other performance incentives and wellness perks. This position considers a flexible work arrangement including any one of our branch locations, hybrid or fully remote.

The cherry on top is the great people who work at Cornerstone. Our team is caring and supportive, and community is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers for the eighth straight year.

Choose a rewarding career at Cornerstone Credit Union.

Manager, Farm & Business

Do you have a passion for helping people succeed and achieve their goals?  If this is you, Cornerstone Credit Union is looking for a highly motivated and exceptional leader to join our Farm & Business team of professionals.

You will be responsible to manage and lead a team of Farm & Business Advisors in developing new business relationships and work with the team to capitalize on these opportunities while retaining existing business with members and clients.

As Manager, Farm & Business, you will coach, mentor, develop and motivate a team of professionals to meet and exceed member needs while supporting the credit union to achieve goals within all strategic priority areas.  Having the ability to support and effectively demonstrate proactive outreach to build a long-term relationship with existing members and potentially new members, you will be responsible to support the development of a strong deposit and off balance sheet portfolio and non-interest revenue streams, while effectively managing the loan portfolio as it relates to risk, pricing, diversification and quality.

You will manage and provide technical direction for the lending functions within the respective branches while holding the team accountable for annual sales and service targets and relevant MemberFirst Service Standards.

In this role, you will be responsible to review and coach the completion of Farm and Business credit within established limited or recommend to a higher approval authority, ensuring all business activities within your area of responsibility are in compliance with sound business practice, legislation, regulations, and policy and procedure.

As a leader in the Farm & Business banking team, you will participate in Internal and Executive Credit Committee and contribute to the annual budget process, managing expenses to budget while ensuring strategic objectives are met.

Post-secondary education in business or a related discipline, plus a minimum of 5 – 7 years job related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.  You must possess strong leadership, organization and time management skills.  Extensive credit knowledge including an understanding of risk tolerance methodologies and strategic practices is essential.  Proven ability in sales coaching, establishing performance standards and evaluating performance is required.   If you already know about the features and benefits of credit union products and services, that is an extra bonus!

You will receive competitive compensation, great benefits, and matched pension contributions.  We also offer performance incentives, and wellness and employment perks.  This position may be staffed at any of Cornerstone Credit Union’s 15 branch locations, depending on availability of office space.

The cherry on top is the great people who work at Cornerstone.  Our team is caring and supportive, and community is at the heart of everything we do.  We are proud to be one Saskatchewan’s top employers for the eighth straight year.

Choose a rewarding career at Cornerstone Credit Union.

Manager, Financial Services

At Conexus, we are focused on supporting our members with their needs of today, while also helping them work towards their goals for the future.  It’s about more than conducting a banking transaction, it’s about providing our members with insightful content, tools, expert advice, and a full suite of products to empower them and inspire confidence in their financial decision-making.

We prioritize growth and efficiency while never compromising on the financial well-being of our members. We do this by lending an ear to each member’s unique needs throughout Saskatchewan, ensuring personalized solutions.

Our employees are confident, courageous, curious and committed. 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.

We acknowledge that our Conexus offices and facilities are located on Treaty 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 lands. These are the traditional lands of the Cree, Dakota, Dene, Lakota, Nakota and Saulteaux peoples, as well as the homeland of the Métis.

The bigger picture

We’re looking for a dynamic leader who loves to coach and help others succeed to come on board as a Manager, Financial Services (MFS) supporting both Cudworth and Wakaw branches.

How you’ll be spending your time

  • Leading your team to ensure our members receive needs based financial solutions to meet their financial goals
  • Coaching and supporting your team to achieve individual and organizational goals
  • Empowering your team to build meaningful, supportive relationships with their members
  • Provide informal and formal developmental and technical guidance to direct reports
  • Collaborating with leadership peers to achieve objectives and targets specific to your branch
  • Ensuring compliance with operational policies and procedures and industry regulations

The way people describe you

  • A motivator who supports individuals, teams, projects, and initiatives within their department and the organization
  • A collaborator who continuously seeks, identifies, and shares ideas for improvement to increase efficiency
  • A strategic thinker with strong technical knowledge in Conexus products and services.
  • A strong facilitator who demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with others.

The experience you bring

  • Direct experience with consumer lending and investments; mutual fund experience is not required, but is an asset
  • Formal or informal leadership exposure
  • Demonstrated ability to handle complex issues, such as resolving member complaints or system errors
  • Experience with branch operations and retail compliance requirements
  • Must be comfortable in establishing and evaluating performance standards, making independent decisions, and coaching others to solve problems.

Salary Range

$68,110 – $85,140 with a 10% Short Term Incentive Target

Benefits & Perks

Our employees’ performance and achievements are critical to the success of our members’ credit union. It’s the reason we ensure that our employees have access to various perks and benefits that support them in bringing and being at their best. Not just at work, but in life.  Some of these extra’s include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Preferred rates for all your banking needs helping to make life more affordable
  • Generous vacation benefits with 10 additional paid days off giving you time to spend on what’s most important to you
  • Competitive benefit package options covering off all aspects of personal wellness
  • 7% pension matching after 1 year of employment to support you towards retirement
  • Being part of the vibrant communities of Cudworth and Wakaw! To learn more about these awesome communities, visit the links below:

We are excited to consider candidates with combined academic, professional and volunteer experience unique to them. Research shows that many applicants only apply if they meet every qualification of the role and we encourage you to consider the roles that most closely align with your skillset and experience. As we value diverse backgrounds and experiences and are focused on meaningfully building inclusive and diverse workplaces, you may be the new team member we’ve been looking for! This opportunity closes on November 11, 2024 so apply now!  If you have questions about this position, please contact Shaulen Lang jobs@conexus.ca

Farm & Business Advisor

Farm & Business Advisor – Tisdale Branch

Are you a motivated and outgoing individual who is great with numbers, and even better at building relationships? We’re looking for a proactive Farm & Business Advisor who thrives working in a fast-paced work environment and is intent on helping others reach their goals, to join our team at the Tisdale branch of Cornerstone Credit Union!

As a Farm & Business Advisor you’ll be an important part of a team of knowledgeable salespeople who share a genuine commitment in partnering with our farm and business members to achieve their financial goals by helping them build their business. You will create exceptional member experiences for both new and existing members by delivering smart financial advice, solutions and alternatives through proactive needs-based farm and business financial products sales and services. Through the management of diverse accounts, you will manage an assigned Farm & Business portfolio consisting of large market enterprise accounts (predominately agriculture).

Post-secondary education in Business, Agriculture or a related discipline with at least 2 to 10 years lending or progressive sales and service experience is the minimum requirement for this position. Experience with actual commercial or agricultural lending experience and have managed a diverse portfolio within a farm and business banking environment, specializing in agriculture will be a key to success in the position.   If you know what makes Cornerstone Credit Union different and the products and services we provide, that’s even better! Plus, this position offers plenty of opportunity for on-the-job learning and career development.

You’ll receive competitive compensation, great benefits, and matched pension contributions. We also offer performance incentives and wellness and employment perks. This is an in-scope position and union membership is required.

The cherry on top is the great people who work at Cornerstone. Our team is caring and supportive, and community is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers for the eight straight year.

Choose a rewarding career at Cornerstone Credit Union.

VP of Lending Services

About Us

Churchbridge Credit Union is a full service, member owned, two branch financial institution.  We serve the communities of Churchbridge, Langenburg, MacNutt, Bredenbury and surrounding areas.  Our communities are centered around agriculture and potash mining.  We are located near the Manitoba border in central Saskatchewan.

At Churchbridge Credit Union, we are committed to providing exceptional financial services to our members.  As a community focused organization, we pride ourselves on our dedication to member satisfaction and community growth.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced VP of Lending Services to join our executive leadership team.

Position Overview

As the VP of Lending Services, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our lending services department.  You will lead a team of professionals to ensure the delivery of high-quality lending services to our members while achieving the credit union’s financial goals.  Your strategic vision and leadership will be critical in continuing to grow our lending portfolio and expanding our market presence.

Key Responsibility Areas

  • Oversees the credit union’s lending services portfolio, ensuring all activities comply with sound business practices, legislation, regulations and policies and procedures.
  • Develops and implements operating plan and budgets for lending services department.
  • Analyzes lending performance trends to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
  • Monitor and manage the credit union’s loan portfolio to ensure optimal performance and risk management.
  • Lead, mentor and develop a high performing lending team, fostering a culture of excellence and member centered service.
  • Collaborates with other executive team members to develop and execute strategic initiatives.
  • Maintains strong relationships with members, partners and industry professionals.
  • Proposes and recommends updates to policies and procedures for enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Lending Services.
  • Keeps informed of industry and competitive trends that impact the business, maintaining thorough knowledge to inform department and strategic decisions.

 Qualifications

  • Post-Secondary education in in related field plus 5 – 7 years of job-related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Knowledge and experience in all areas of a lending portfolio.
  • Proven track record of success in developing and executing lending strategies.
  • Demonstrated ability to coach, lead and mentor staff.
  • Extensive experience in sales and building and maintaining strong relationships.
  • Knowledge and understanding of credit union operations is preferred.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including group benefits, pension contributions and professional development opportunities for career growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a community-minded individual to be a part of a successful and growing organization.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to Laurie Smith at creditunioncareers@outlook.com.

We thank all applicants; however, only those who are short-listed will be contacted.

Business Member Relationship Manager

Bulkley Valley Credit Union, serving over 14,500 members from Hazelton to Burns Lake, prides itself on employing empowered staff committed to delivering high quality personalized service.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to meet their career goals while balancing their lifestyle with the many amenities our community has to offer.

If you want to join a dynamic group dedicated to cooperative values and member service, this is the right career move for you. You will report to the Chief Operations Officer and as a trusted advisor, you play an essential role and are dedicated to assisting and advising business members with their financial needs. You understand the importance of placing the right products and services in the hands of our business members or referring them to fellow experts. You build trust and loyalty with each member interaction, you utilize your expertise knowledge in the delivery of a full suite of business financial solutions, including commercial lending and investments, to enhance the members overall financial well-being. You provide service to members where the member want to meet; network extensively within BVCU’s communities; and establish and maintain lasting business relationships with brokers, realtors, developers, builders and members. You strive for excellence and play a vital role in growing and deepening business member relationships, and making sound decisions and recommendations to support the growth, impact and profitability of our credit union.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of one years’ post-secondary education plus 6-9 years’ experience in investment and lending, including small business lending in the financial services industry, preferably with a credit union is desired. An individual with advanced investment and lending experience plus education and/or training equivalent to 6-9 years will also be considered.

To learn more about Bulkley Valley Credit Union, please visit our website at www.bvcu.com. We welcome applications from all interested applicants looking to further their career in a dynamic, supportive and team oriented environment.

Qualified applicants can apply through our webpage at https://can63.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/bulkleyvalley or directly to:

Mohamed Ladak, Chief Operations Officer

mladak@bvcu.com.

Bulkley Valley Credit Union

PO Box 3637 Smithers BC V0J 2N0

Bulkley Valley Credit Union encourages all qualified persons to apply. However, only those who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Commercial Business Advisor III

Are you experienced in the financial services industry and have an ability to market yourself and your organization?  To create new, and build on existing commercial member commitment – you will go the extra mile!

 

Newfoundland and Labrador Credit Union is looking for an enthusiastic, outgoing, progressive individual to fill the position of:

 

Commercial Business Advisor III

St. John’s

 

Our significant growth in commercial lending will give you business development and sales opportunities to provide personalized service to current and prospective commercial members.  You will develop and foster relationships with existing commercial members in the business community to understand and help these members achieve their financial goals and objectives using innovative solutions offered by Newfoundland and Labrador Credit Union (NLCU). You have the ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative information to evaluate the financial structure of the company, relative to the business goals and corresponding credit risk. You will use this analysis to make recommendations regarding approval and structure of commercial credit with NLCU.  The successful candidate will also be responsible for assisting the Branch Manager, Business Services in all functions related to the operation of the Commercial Business Centre and to make referrals to NLCU’s Wealth Managers and our Branch network.

 The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Commerce or related field and 5 years business banking experience with a financial institution. Experience with analyzing financial statements and preparing, writing and presenting financing proposals is considered an asset.

We would like to thank all interested candidates; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Newfoundland and Labrador Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer.

Financial Services Advisor

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

What do our Financial Services Advisors do?

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

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

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

As a Financial Services Advisor, you will:

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

What you need for this role:

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

We encourage you to apply. We have two levels in this role. Placement within these levels is dependent on experience and education.

What do we offer?

  • Preferred rates on our products and services
  • Benefits and Pension
  • Competitive salary
  • Investment in your professional development
  • Community involvement

If the above describes you, we want to hear from you. Submit your cover letter and resume to careers@synergycu.ca, by end of day on July 4, 2024, referencing competition #243604 in the subject line.

More details:

  • Hours: Permanent full-time
  • Hours: 37.5 hours weekly. Currently Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and flexibility to work outside various hours is required for travel, events, and member meetings.
  • Salary: $60,000 – $75,000

A little more about us:

Synergy Credit Union is a people-inspired Credit Union with ambitious goals. We endeavour to deliver amazing financial experiences, earn our customers (members) trust, grow our relationships, and build sustainable communities.

We exist to help our members achieve their financial goals by understanding their needs and delivering exceptional service in modern, convenient, and secure ways. We empower our members by sharing our experience and tools, so they can make robust plans through each stage of life.

We also live in the communities we serve. This matters to us. We invest locally by offering sponsorships, donations, and scholarships, and through volunteerism. We connect with groups looking to improve overall financial literacy by providing presentations and tailoring them for educational opportunities – for families, schools, youth groups – you name it. We are proud to serve more than 27,000 members and have reached over $2.5 billion in assets.

We were named one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers for the 7th consecutive year. This reflects our workplace culture and commitment to building relationships beyond banking with our members, and our team.

Synergy operates on the lands referred to as Treaty 6 Territory, which encompasses the unceded lands of Indigenous Nations and Peoples, including the Plains Cree, Woodland Cree, Saulteaux, Nakota, Dene, and Metis. Inclusive of Saskatoon, Lloydminster, Kindersley, Macklin, Denzil, Lashburn, Marshall, Maidstone, Neilburg, Marsden, St. Walburg and Paradise Hill.

 

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. Only those under consideration will be contacted. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a bonding process that includes a criminal record check and credit check.

Synergy Credit Union aspires to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity of our country and encourages applications from everyone.

Find out more about us!  https://www.youtube.com/user/SynergyCreditUnion

www.synergycu.ca

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