Occupation Types: Lending – Commercial

Agricultural Lender

Job Posting:        Ag Lender – Business Account Manager

Location:             Biggar, Landis, Perdue

Company:           Biggar & District Credit Union

Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time

At Biggar & District Credit Union, we are deeply rooted in our local community and committed to supporting the agricultural sector that drives our economy. As a member-focused financial institution, we pride ourselves on providing personalized service, building long-term relationships, and fostering growth in our rural areas. We understand that agriculture is the backbone of our community, and we are looking for a dedicated and passionate Agriculture Lender to join our team!

Position Overview:
As an Agriculture Lender, you will play a vital role in supporting the local agricultural community by offering tailored financial solutions to farmers, ranchers, and agri-businesses. You will build strong, lasting relationships with members, help them navigate their financial needs, and provide expert advice and lending services to fuel their growth and success.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Relationship Building: Cultivate strong, long-term relationships with agricultural members, understanding their financial needs, challenges, and goals.
  • Loan Origination: Provide financing options for agricultural businesses, from short-term operational loans to long-term capital financing.
  • Consultative Sales: Work closely with members to assess their financial needs and offer tailored loan products and services.
  • Community Engagement: Actively engage with the local agriculture community, attending industry events, networking, and fostering relationships with local farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses.
  • Credit Analysis: Assess creditworthiness, manage loan risk, and guide members through the loan application and approval process.
  • Member Service: Offer ongoing support and financial advice to ensure members’ success and satisfaction.

What We Offer:

  • Local Impact: Directly contribute to the growth and success of the agriculture sector in our rural community.
  • Professional Growth: Access to training, development opportunities, and career advancement within our credit union.
  • Team-Oriented Culture: A friendly, collaborative work environment where everyone’s contribution is valued.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, retirement plans, and paid time off.
  • Flexibility: Work in a supportive environment that values work-life balance.

 

Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in agriculture lending, banking, or financial services is preferred.
  • Knowledge of agricultural operations and financing needs.
  • Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong desire to contribute to the community and agricultural economy.
  • A passion for working with farmers and rural businesses.

Why Join Us?

At Biggar & District Credit Union, you won’t just be another employee — you’ll be an integral part of a community-centered institution that is committed to making a positive impact. The Agriculture Lender position offers the opportunity to work in an exciting, dynamic environment where you can make a real difference. If you’re passionate about agriculture, lending, and building meaningful relationships, we want to hear from you!

This position will remain open till filled.

 

 

Branch Business/Ag Advisor (Business & Agricultural Lender)

Do you have a passion for helping agriculture and business clients in our communities succeed? This is your opportunity to partner with some of our most diverse and dynamic members, delivering forward-thinking, personalized advice and tailored financial solutions to meet their goals. 

As a Branch Business/Ag Advisor, your focus is on Synergy’s business and agriculture clients (“members”). Your portfolio consists of members with more complex needs who require innovative and creative lending and deposit solutions to support their operations. In this position, you will get to know the agriculture and commercial markets, cultivate strong relationships, and generate growth by acquiring new members to Synergy.

The ideal candidate will be ambitious, influential, and organized. You have broad lending experience with a desire to focus in the business and ag space. You will partner with ag and business members at the branch level, providing commercial, agricultural, and consumer lending advice as well as account, investment, and estate planning solutions. The role collaborates with the Business & Ag Financial Centre and the Wealth Team when required to meet the broader and more involved financial needs of these valued members.

You are responsible for:

  • Meeting with members to understand their business goals and advise on lending and other financial solutions,
  • Identifying opportunities to successfully meet members’ needs, planting seeds for future products and services, and following up in a timely manner,
  • Promoting retail products such as loans, mortgages, investments, mutual funds, credit cards, and account packages,
  • Granting credit and managing a portfolio of members,
  • Engaging in marketing and outreach activities to deepen existing relationships and proactively seek out new business opportunities and new members to grow the business,
  • Collaborating with internal teams to deliver strong results for clients, and
  • Completing activities aligned with legislation and Synergy’s policies and procedures.

Your Experience:

  • You have a related post-secondary education (i.e., a Diploma or Degree) with seven years of related experience,
  • You are competent in all areas of Consumer, Business and Agricultural lending,
  • Previous experience in sales while working with goals, strong closing and referral techniques, and pipeline development,
  • Strong relationship and business development skills conducive to creating and maintaining a sales pipeline,
  • Mutual Fund Accreditation or successful completion of accreditation within 3 months of hire.

*Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. There may be an opportunity to develop into the full expectations of the role. We’re committed to supporting your ongoing learning and development.

Submit your cover letter and resume to careers@synergycu.ca by end of day on Wednesday, March 19th, referencing competition #252501 in the subject line.

More details:

  • Term: Permanent, full-time
  • Hours: Currently Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Must have the flexibility to work outside regular hours for travel, events, and member meetings.
  • Location: The role is based out of Neilburg and will be required to travel to Marsden as required. Travel is a requirement; successful candidate must have access to reliable transportation.

What do we offer?

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

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 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 8th 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.

 

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 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

 

Commercial Relationship Manager

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 Commercial Relationship Manager. This position may work at one of our Regina locations or remotely, with the requirement to be onsite in Regina regularly.

As the Commercial Relationship Manager you will be….

Responsible to develop, grow and manage professional networks and business relationships in support of the organization’s strategic objectives. You will deliver premier, holistic financial advice and solutions for the betterment of our members and TCU. You will provide focused financial analysis linked to client acquisition and growth, supporting a foundational objective of innovative and proactive client solutions.

As the Commercial Relationship Manager you are ….

  • A self-motivated individual with an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for developing and fostering a business network founded in strong relationships.
  • Creative in developing and implementing solutions to deliver on and enhance the member experience, resulting in mutually beneficial outcomes for the member and the organization.
  • Anticipatory in determining the needs of businesses and their owners; providing expert advice to guide their business decisions and future financial position.
  • An agile and innovative thinker who takes accountability and initiates actions to drive results, while working collaboratively with Wealth and Retail partners to provide holistic solutions for members’ unique and complex financial situations.
  • Flexible and mobile. Willing to schedule hours around the business need and the results desired.

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

And can demonstrate success through 3-5 years of commercial lending experience with the proven ability of Commercial Portfolio Management along with a post-secondary degree or diploma in Commerce or Business Administration and supplementary commercial training/accreditations, then this position may be for you!

Get to know us

TCU Financial Group is a credit union grown by Saskatchewan people. For over 70 years we’ve been rooted in the province of Saskatchewan, creating our story, growing and evolving alongside the needs of our members. We provide a full suite of financial solutions to people and businesses across the province and one thing that has never changed – our heart remains committed to the people and the communities we serve.

Rewarding times ahead

To support the evolution of our organization, 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!

Senior Lending Officer

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Lending Officer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in lending, credit analysis, and relationship management. As a Senior Lending Officer, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of clients, driving loan origination, and ensuring the timely and accurate processing of lending applications. You will also provide leadership and mentoring to junior lending staff and collaborate across departments to meet the organization’s growth goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Participate in loan origination, structuring, and approval processes for a variety of lending products.
  • Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Assess client financial conditions and recommend appropriate lending solutions.
  • Conduct thorough credit analysis, risk assessments, and due diligence on loan applications.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, company policies, and industry standards throughout the loan process.
  • Provide expert guidance and leadership to junior lending officers and support teams.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with clients, business partners, and industry stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to facilitate smooth loan processing.
  • Assist in setting and achieving departmental goals, driving overall business growth.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Economics, or a related field-not necessary but preferred.
  • Minimum of 7+ years of experience in lending, preferably with a focus on commercial, agriculture, personal, or mortgage lending.
  • Strong understanding of credit analysis, financial statement review, and loan structuring.
  • Proven experience in managing a portfolio and maintaining client relationships.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to lead teams, mentor junior staff, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional departments.
  • In-depth knowledge of lending regulations, industry standards, and compliance requirements.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience working with a diverse range of lending products and client segments.
  • Familiarity with loan software and customer relationship management tools.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

Compensation:

  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Performance-based incentives.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

How to Apply: If you are an experienced lending professional ready to take on a senior role with significant responsibility and opportunities for growth, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to pam.ristau@sandhillscu.com.

Sandhills Credit Union is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Application Deadline: March 14, 2025.

 

Manager of Lending Administration

Manager of Lending Administration

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and results-driven Manager of Lending Administration to lead our Lending Administration team at Biggar & District Credit Union. The role will involve overseeing a team of lending administrative professionals, ensuring efficient and accurate administrative support for our loan operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in administrative functions, with a solid managerial skill set. An understanding of lending processes and regulations will be an asset.

As the Manager of Lending Administration, you will be responsible for providing leadership, direction, and training to ensure that all loan documentation, records, and administrative functions are managed effectively. This role will work closely with the VP of Credit Services and play a key role in streamlining lending operations to provide exceptional service to our members.

Your Key Responsibilities will be:

  • Team Leadership & Management: Supervise, train, and support a team of lending administrative staff, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
  • Administrative Oversight: Oversee all aspects of lending documentation and compliance, ensuring that loan files are complete, accurate, and processed in a timely manner.
  • Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve administrative processes, workflows, and systems to increase efficiency and ensure adherence to credit union policies and regulations.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the VP of Credit Services and others in the lending department to ensure alignment in lending operations and to address any issues related to lending support.
  • Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure all loan administration practices meet regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry standards.
  • Member Experience: Assist in providing a seamless and positive member experience by addressing administrative issues promptly.
  • Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate reports and documentation for auditing and regulatory purposes.

Qualifications:

One-year post-secondary education plus four to six years of job-related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills:

    • Excellent leadership and team management skills.
    • Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.
    • Ability to analyze and improve business processes.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
    • Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

Why work here? We offer a very competitive compensation structure, 8% matched superannuation, and comprehensive group benefits, with a Health Care Spending Allowance. You would work with a committed team in a challenging, rewarding, and fun environment. Our workplace offers opportunity for advancement, all-expense-paid continuing education, valuable networking in the credit union/cooperative system, and ongoing personal and professional development.

Biggar & District Credit Union is a growing, autonomous, full-service financial institution. Our organization has branches and insurance agencies in Biggar, Landis and Perdue, and an accounting firm in Biggar. Located 90 km west of Saskatoon, and 90 km south of North Battleford, Biggar is a progressive, family-oriented community of approximately 2,200 citizens, offering a hospital, parks, sports, arts, and two school divisions; its economy is mainly focused on agriculture.

Biggar & District Credit Union proudly supports the communities we serve, and it is our people that make this happen. If you would like to be part of our team, please submit your resume to: humanresources@biggarcu.ca.

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

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.

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