Occupation Types: Lending – Commercial

Director, Commercial and Retail Credit Risk

At ABCU Credit Union Ltd. (ABCU) our culture is based on our passion to be financial professionals that are dedicated to doing what is right for our credit union and our members. We embrace employee strengths and strive to empower employees to make the right decisions quickly and accurately every day. Ensure your team has the tools to deliver a meaningful member experience in an environment that values and supports their contributions.

The Director, Commercial and Retail Credit Risk is a member of the Senior Leadership team required to supervise and oversee the Credit Risk Strategy, credit policies and execution of ABCU’s overall credit risk management processes. This is achieved by full ownership of all aspects of lending including policy, loan origination, forms, procedures, collections, and training programs and indirectly responsible for contributing a seamless credit experience across all touchpoints.

This role attends Board meetings and is required to provide quarterly business updates to the Board of Directors and field any questions they may have.

Credit Risk Management Expertise:

  • Have expert knowledge in credit adjudication and be the subject matter expert in all aspects of credit risk management.
  • As chair of ABCU’s Credit Committee, create a dashboard to provide the Board with an overview of the lending volumes, trends, pricing, delinquency, and other information needed to provide the Board with enough information for governance and oversight.
  • Develop the annual Credit Risk Management Policy (CRMP) policies and risk appetite statement and seek CEO approval prior to Board approval.
  • Be the expert with your knowledge and understanding of ABCU’s CRMP policies as they pertain to all lending.
  • Ensure ABCU’s lending portfolio remains within the CRMP risk tolerance and CUDG Corp guidelines for business mix.
  • Be the key relationship owner with CUDG Corp regarding the lending files.
  • Ensure no credit request submitted to CUDG Corp is without your oversight, comments, and support.
  • Establish appropriate loan pricing based on risk and member relationship with new and renewing loans.
  • Provide direction and expertise to deliver a digital lending platform that supports the evolving needs of the membership.
  • Strive to make the borrowing processes simple and efficient to support improved member access through electronic channels.
  • Ensure the lending handbook is reviewed and updated annually to reflect any changes.
  • Work with the CEO on the niche market strategies specific to commercial and retail services and execute effectively.
  • Create loan training programs to ensure employees have the capability to provide lending advice to members.
  • Work with people leaders to ensure that all loan trainees are meeting expectations through observations and audit processes.
  • Have working knowledge of retail banking and wealth management.

Experience Required:

  • Post secondary degree or diploma required.
  • Comfort and ability to work with a high level of detail/accuracy.
  • This is predominantly a self-managed role.
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • The ability to work efficiently without sacrificing accuracy is essential.
  • 10-15 years of job-related/industry experience.
  • Completion of CUIC General Studies Program preferred or working towards (may be waived depending upon position).
  • A combination of post-secondary education and work experience will be considered.

Interested candidates please provide a cover letter, salary expectations and resume to:

Cindy Bennett, COO

ABCU Credit Union

general@abcu.ca

ABCU thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Closing date: position will remain vacant until a suitable candidate is identified.

Relationship Manager

The Opportunity
We’re looking for an energetic retail lender who is savvy in agricultural, commercial and consumer lending to join our team!  This position provides lending service to both our Raymore and Dysart branches, as well as the surrounding area.

At Raymore Credit Union, we think differently.  As a financial co-operative, we’re guided and inspired by principles that aim to advance the well-being of our members and communities.  We’re motivated to do more for them by deepening relationships and delivering a remarkable experience – and we count on our talented employees to get us there!  We offer a stunning benefit and pension package, including rewards, work-life balance, and many opportunities to get involved in our local communities.  You’ll share our core value of putting people before profits and guided by our vision of building a stronger community. You’ll be part of a collaborative team sharing your commitment, energy, and passion for delivering an exceptional member experience.

How you’ll spend your time

  • Building relationships by supporting and providing solutions to our ag and commercial members’ goals and concerns, including unique and complex financial needs.
  • Participating in a goal-oriented environment, assisting members in branch, and from time to time getting out of the office and going to visit the member at their place!
  • Proactively promoting our products and services to meet/exceed our member expectations, ensuring compliance and member follow-up.
  • On you… learning and spending time on personal and career development!

Who we’re looking for
The ideal candidate is already lending and has at least some background knowledge of the agriculture world.  The candidate would have related post-secondary (ex. Business Diploma), or an equivalent combination of education and work experience; however, we are willing to train the right candidate!  A current understanding (or desire to learn) lending requirements is needed.  Successful candidates will be very personable and carry excellent organizational and time management skills.

What you get in return

  • Life-work balance; an organization that really treats you like family
  • Spectacular benefits package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, and one of the best pension plans around!
  • Variable compensation that rewards you for your personal outstanding performance
  • Meaningful work that really makes a difference in our members’ lives
  • A birthday cake on your birthday 🙂

Our Family
To be a part of our RCU team we’re looking for someone that carries our values:

  • Caring & Integrity – respectful and providing help to others
  • Co-operation – works together and willing to put others’ needs first when necessary
  • Leadership & Prosperity – always encouraging and working towards greater success!
  • Commitment – a can do attitude – reliable, dependable, and dedicated
  • Communicating – clearly, honestly, and with positive intent
  • Flexible – tour to meet with members or ready for a quick convo at the ball field or rink!

Interested?
We encourage you to apply now by sending your resume to Ellen Phillips at ephillips@raymorecu.com
Be sure to get your application in – we can’t wait for you to join us!
This opportunity will remain open until filled.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Manager Commercial Credit Risk

Location: Trail, BC; Remote work options will be considered for the right candidate

Are you seeking an opportunity that provides a great work-life balance, along with the opportunity to build a satisfying career and be part of an organization that puts their community and employees first?  If you have advanced knowledge and experience in commercial lending, adjudication, and risk management and know what it takes to succeed in the competitive financial services market, we encourage you to read on!

THE AREA: ‘Come for a visit, stay for a career!’

Nestled in the natural beauty of the Selkirk and Monashee mountain ranges, next to the mighty Columbia River, the Greater Trail area offers year-round activities for the outdoor enthusiast from golfing to skiing, mountain biking, kayaking, fishing, hiking and much more.  Amenities include the region’s largest hospital, Selkirk College and an aquatic and leisure centre, all surrounded by inviting neighbouring communities that are within easy commuting distance. Affordable, safe and volunteer-oriented communities provide all the modern technology and amenities to keep you connected. Here you will find outstanding opportunities for living life well and to its fullest.

For more information about the Greater Trail region, please visit imaginekootenay.com

KOOTENAY SAVINGS CREDIT UNION

We’re the region’s leading credit union with over $1 billion in assets, over 39,000 members and over 200 employees.  Our Corporate Office is in Trail, BC along with our Member Service Centre and we have eleven branches throughout the Kootenays offering retail and commercial banking services.  We’re community-minded and continue to strive to fulfill our vision to be the best provider of financial services and the best place to work in the communities we serve.

For more information about Kootenay Savings, please visit kscu.com

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We’re seeking a Manager Commercial Credit Risk to join our team. The position is based out of Trail, BC however we are open to consider remote work options for the right candidate.

As Manager Commercial Credit Risk, you are responsible for the development and growth of long term, profitable relationships with our commercial members through appropriate adjudication and mitigation of credit risk and confirming appropriate pricing of credit relationships.

Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Being the primary point of contact for commercial loan adjudication, ensuring sound and timely credit decisions conform to policies and procedures.
  • Managing the day-to-day oversight of the commercial annual review and renewal functions of credit facilities in the commercial credit portfolio.
  • Reviewing and recommending enhancements to ensure policies, procedures, regulatory guidelines, and sales and service needs are met.
  • Ensuring effective controls are in place and performing ongoing monitoring of the loan portfolio.

The ideal incumbent will possess:

  • Post-secondary diploma, degree and/or certification in business or a related program
  • Minimum 5 years progressive experience in the financial services industry with a comprehensive knowledge of commercial lending, adjudication, and risk management
  • Strong understanding of underwriting guidelines and excellent adjudication skills including commercial portfolio risk management
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of business financial statements, business case and cash flow analysis and real estate lending
  • General knowledge of consumer and retail mortgage lending including financial products & services
  • Thorough knowledge of the commercial banking marketplace and the market area’s key industries and competitive positioning
  • Advanced knowledge of lending policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines
  • Advanced knowledge of personal computer-based literacy skills including proficiency with Excel spreadsheets
  • Strong planning, organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Self-motivated and resourceful
  • Demonstrated exceptional analytical skills
  • Ability to effectively problem solve and manage conflict

Leadership Competencies:

  • The ability to take a creative approach to opportunities or issues, think “outside the box” and explore unique ways to create value for members, communities, and the organization
  • The ability to develop breakthrough strategies that clearly differentiate the business within the communities it serves, while operating in an environment of flux, rapid change, and technological disruption
  • The ability to understand and leverage knowledge of the credit union and financial system including key external relationships, political and economic forces, emerging alliances, competitors, and the regulatory context
  • The ability to work within and across groups and/or organizations to solve complex issues and create the best solutions that benefit members and our communities
  • The ability to recognize and moderate one’s effect on others and the organization, building trust by choosing to act with integrity and authenticity
  • The ability to inspire a sense of direction and shared purpose for employees, while energizing and motivating them to advance the vision

Why work for us?

We know that our dedicated employees give us a lot and are key to our success; in return we offer a total rewards package that includes:

  • Competitive salary of $81K – $95K based on skills and experience
  • Competitive benefits including extended health, dental and vision coverage
  • Health care & Personal spending account
  • Paid vacation, sick time and floating holidays
  • Confidential employee and family assistance program
  • Continual training, development and coaching
  • Unique staff benefits on products such as bank accounts, loans & mortgages
  • The opportunity to build a satisfying career in an organization that incorporates many leading-strategic initiatives
  • Being part of an organization that puts their community and employees first
  • Being part of a talented and dedicated team who improve our members’ financial lives

Please apply online through the careers section of our website at kscu.com to upload your resume and complete the application questions.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

 

Branch Manager

The Position:

The Branch Manager shall direct and manage all branch activities in order to achieve specific goals and targets. Serve our members to the highest standards so that Vision Credit Union Ltd. can increase brand equity and reputation. Invest time and money in our organization’s personnel to ensure high retention rates, and attract qualified applicants. This position oversees that the staff performs all operational functions while conveying a feeling of trust, security and satisfaction to members and staff.

This is a full time permanent position.

For complete job posting details, please visit our website www.visioncu.ca/personal/aboutus/careers

The Person:

  • Agriculture Industry experience or 2-3 years of agricultural lending experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of credit granting or other financial institution lending experience.
  • Proven management, coaching and motivational skills including exposure to all areas of lending, banking floor and accounting.
  • Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.
  • Superior time management skills, multitasking skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Exceptional conflict resolution, negotiation, and objection handling skills.
  • Cooperative or Credit Union industry experience is a benefit.

Compensation:

  • Salary range $85,000 to $110,000/annually
  • Comprehensive benefits package.

SUBMIT RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:

Jennifer Hormann,
Vice President of Human Resources
Vision Credit Union Ltd.
Corporate Office
5007 – 51 Street
Camrose, Alberta T4V 1S6
Fax 780-679-0569
jobs@visioncu.ca

Only those individuals invited for an interview will be contacted.

Corporate Development Specialist

CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Permanent Full Time & Temporary Full time (expected until December 2024)
Open to any location in Saskatchewan

Closes April 28

Annual Salary:  $61,734 – $84,885

 

The Corporate Development Specialist is a digitally capable, creative thought leader who will be facilitating, developing and maintaining various internal training programs for our organization. We come to work to simplify banking for all Canadians. That’s our purpose. As such, we are looking for somebody who can emulate this in their approach. Somebody who wants to make training and development fun and meaningful. Our expectations for all leaders to Model, Coach and Care are part of our culture and will be necessary in delivery of our programs.

FIRST, (WIIFY) Here is what’s in it for you:

  • Competitive Salary.
  • Diverse and Inclusive Culture that continues to evolve.
  • Flexible work options.
  • Strong benefit package.
  • Superannuation matched contribution program.
  • Wellness Days to create appropriate work/life balance.
  • Paid Education opportunities to ensure our members have the most equipped staff helping them.
  • A purpose driven organization that focuses on the values of Accountability, Integrity and Respect.
  • And lots more reasons to love where you work and what you do.

What our team is looking for:

  • A growth mindset that emulates Model, Coach and Care behaviors in every activity and approach.
  • Solution mindset that feeds inertia.
  • Ambassador who’s willing to promote our team inside and outside organization.
  • Somebody not looking for ‘a job’. Our team and members deserve somebody who thinks bigger than that.
  • Somebody who can work with occasional ambiguity with focus on process evolution.
  • Somebody to sweat the small stuff but also see the big picture. Calm under pressure. And deadline focused.
  • Personality and Energy. A flair for polish.

Some things that would impress us:

  • A CPHR or facilitation delivery certification/designation demonstrates commitment to the field/career.
  • Lending or retail banking experience is an asset to help develop relevant & conceptual training.
  • Experience in Microsoft O365 tools including Dynamics CRM and Viva.
  • Experience in Program design and facilitation.
  • Project Management experience can help when implementing new changes moving forward.
  • Proven examples of process improvement that you initiated or were key in delivering. Extra marks for digital, AI or automation enhancements.

Apply at www.innovationcu.ca/careers

Lending Support Administrator (2 Positions)

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.

About The Role
The Lending Support Administrator processes loan documentation and subsequent loan maintenance in the banking system; researches and resolves operational and credit related issues and service requests; develops and maintains lending procedures; and administers and reviews security and loan parameters. This is a high-paced position which includes time sensitive deadlines, large dollar transactions and attention to detail. These are permanent full-time opportunities and based out of our Saskatoon office, which is located on First Nations land.

About You
You must be a team player with exceptional communication skills, a multi-tasker who can manage their time effectively and an individual who can problem solve and actively seek opportunities for improvements. You must have successfully demonstrated the ability to work in high volumes and in fast paced environment; have the ability to make decisions and be accountable for those decisions. You must have excellent PC skills, including: Word, Excel,
DNA; knowledge of ProLender, CUMIS iCLIC, DRVA and cView. A commitment to continuous learning and development is required.

You must have:
• Post-secondary education in business preferred
• Four (4) years’ experience working in a lending or lending support role
• Knowledge of set up of loans within the banking system
• Pro-active response to Advisor requests and issue resolution
• Familiarity with lending reporting and the ability to quickly identify and resolve areas that require action
• Knowledge of or experience with ISC/PPSA and Land Titles/Corporate Registry
• Knowledge of First Canadian Title, CMHC and Genworth as well as Concentra Financial Services Out of Province Mortgage registration/discharge of mortgages system
• 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 remain open until May 5, 2023.

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

Manager of Regional Relationship – East

Diamond North Credit Union is currently recruiting for a Manager of Regional Relationships, to serve our East Region.   Please note that this position is regionally based and will require travel.

The Manager of Regional Relationships is accountable for leading a regional team of retail employees to deliver Member First experiences for new and existing members by regularly coaching and providing feedback to your team members to inspire a culture of high performance.  Being a role model and change leader for DNCU this role communicates in a way that is respectful and well understood while balancing the need of the individual and DNCU to mutual benefit. The Regional Relationship Manager is accountable to the overall operation of the East retail market region within established guidelines and the vision and mission of DNCU.

Diamond North Credit Union is a progressive, member-owned financial institution located in northeast Saskatchewan. Our team of dedicated staff focuses on developing relationships and providing unparalleled service to all of our members and our communities. We offer a competitive compensation package which includes health and dental benefits, plus an employee deposit and loan program, and are proud to match your superannuation contribution up to 7%. Diamond North Credit Union offers an environment that empowers our employees to continuously learn and thrive.

QUALIFICATIONS

Diamond North Credit Union is looking for an enthusiastic team player who possesses strong interpersonal and analytical skills. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to continuous development and delivering exceptional service.  A minimum of 7-9 years of job-related experience with a demonstrated track record for success in the implementation and achievement of sales goals.  A minimum of two years post-secondary education, degree, and/or professional designation; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

If you believe that you could be the next member of our team, please forward a cover letter, resume and work-related references to humanresources@diamondnorthcu.com, no later than 12pm on Monday May 15th, 2023.  We thank everyone for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Lending Service Representative

POSITION 

We are seeking a full-time Lending Service Representative. Whether you are new to the industry and looking for a place to start or a seasoned veteran looking for a change, we will fit the position in our organization to the right individual.  Responsibilities include interviewing members and potential members, analyzing loan applications, granting and/or recommending consumer, agricultural and commercial loans and mortgages and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures. The position is also responsible for collection activity and cross-selling the full range of Credit Union products.
 

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Highly motivated with excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.  
  • A demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.  
  • Proven success working in a team, service and goal oriented environment.  
  • Ability to interpret complex member financial information, assess risk and determine product/service opportunities.  
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills 
  • Post-secondary education and training would be a definite asset 
  • Experience with consumer, agricultural, and/or commercial lending would be an asset 

 

COMPENSATION 

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Dodsland and District Credit Union offers a full range of benefits (medical, dental, EAP and life/disability insurance), a 9% matched pension plan and a variable bonus structure. Credit Union owned housing is available. 

 

OUR CREDIT UNION 

Dodsland and District Credit Union is a thriving, autonomous, single-office Credit Union. We have a membership base of 1533 with assets of $157 million.  We are committed to providing exceptional financial services to our rural community and are seeking community-minded people with an appreciation for customer service, teamwork and accountability. 

 

Posting closes May 12, 2023.  If you are interested in becoming a part of our team please submit your resume, in confidence, via email, or mail to:  

 

Dodsland and District Credit Union Limited
Box 129
Dodsland SK S0L 0V0
Attn: Trent Nienaber, General Manager
trent.nienaber@dodslandcreditunion.com  

 

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

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