Occupation Types: Lending – Commercial

Vice President Business Advisors

Vice-President Business Advisors

Permanent Full Time

Closes October 24 

Open to Any Location in Canada
(ability to work remotely from your home office)

Annual Salary: $121,844 to $152,305

Innovation Credit Union has a bold ambition. In addition to being Canada’s next Federal Credit Union, we will be the most digital, member-centric organization in our industry. We are on a journey to embrace the core tenants of the digital business model like ideation, the network effect, personalized segmentation, coopetition, and agile ways of working.

Would you like to earn above average pay, maintain a strong work life balance, a flexible schedule and have the security of a career-path supported by your organization? We offer that and so much more.

THE COMPANY – Our Purpose is to redefine banking by helping Canadians simplify their lives and reach their financial goals by reinvesting profits into our members, communities and our people. Now that Responsible Banking!

Click the link below to see what Innovation Credit Union is about! Trust us, you are going to want to learn more about who we are!

Innovation Credit Union – About Us (innovationcu.ca)

What some of the things a Vice President Business Advisors might do:

THE POSITION:   Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Business Advisors, this strategic position will oversee the business development within the Business Advisor Team. This position will provide leadership and direction in building a proactive sales culture while providing proactive, advisory services to a portfolio of key Agriculture and Commercial members.

  • Coach, Mentor and Manage Staff to champion the overall principles of our MemberFirst Culture and Omni-Channel delivery strategy as it relates to our sales and Service environment and standards. Ensuring the implementation and execution of portfolio management practices and foster an environment of proactive advisory services to member’s by team and self.
  • Implementation of InnovationOne processes across team to drive consistency and efficiency.
  • Lead a team that provides agricultural and commercial lending services, deposit and loan portfolio management and deposit advice.
  • Collaborate Internally and Externally on strategic business issues/opportunities and take action to continually improve productivity and profitability
  • Assess, identify, and mitigate risk as aligned to First Line of Defense principles and correlated to quality assurance, credit underwriting and overall sound portfolio management expectations.
  • Through a business line ownership model and a First line of Defense approach, ensure all activities, including credit origination, are executed within sound management practice and organizational risk appetite.
  • Ensure the implementation and execution of entrepreneurial portfolio management practices that foster environment of proactive advisory services to members.
  • Establish, maintain and grow relationship with members, team, business community, professionals and suppliers. Organize, schedule and monitor service provision to ensure maximum service levels.
  • Grow sustainable business through new member acquisition, deposit and loan portfolio growth.
  • Provide operating and capital budgets and financial forecasts for your team and monitor performance in relation to budget.
  • Creation of Sales plans that align marketing with strategic initiatives.
  • Seek constant and steady improvement in key strategic areas related to Commercial and Agriculture banking.
  • All leaders are responsible for ensuring day to day compliance with policies and procedures that are relevant to their operational area. Leaders are required to monitor and identify and instances of non-compliance during day to day activities and, if material, notify the Manager of Compliance who will report to Board and ELT.

What are some of the skills/experience a successful candidate will possess?

  • University Degree Commerce, Business or related discipline or completion of ACUIC Studies Program plus 7 years of job related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Proven high standards of verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail
  • Proven collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships with various stakeholders
  • Proven ability to manage cross functional projects and prioritize deliverables to meet deadlines
  • Knowledge and understanding of the regulatory environment that impacts the financial services industry
  • Demonstrated commitment to continual professional development

Interested?

Apply at www.innovationcu.ca/careers

Senior Advisor, Business & Ag

New Community Credit Union in conjunction with Synergy Credit Union is seeking a full-time, permanent, Senior Advisor.

Do you have a mind for business / agribusiness and a passion for finding solutions that help business owners realize their vision? Are you a relationship builder? Going above and beyond customer expectations comes naturally to you!

 

As part of a cohesive team of passionate and skilled professionals, the Senior Advisor, Business & Ag is responsible for the management and growth of an assigned portfolio of primarily commercial banking customers (members), with potential to expand ag banking customers. You uncover and understand member needs by asking the right questions and analyzing information to connect members with the current and future financing they need to achieve success. You consistently deliver exceptional high-quality service and advice in your areas of expertise and are integral in proactively pursuing and attracting new business.

If building long-term relationships, problem solving, and advising members interest you…this dynamic lending career is what you’re looking for!

 

A typical day may look like:

  • Engaging with business and agribusiness members and potential members to understand their business goals and advise on lending & other financial needs.
  • Analyzing financial information, issuing loans and reviewing accounts within your portfolio to ensure terms and conditions continue to be met.
  • Promoting our credit union within the community in a variety of ways including support for business development activities, volunteerism, phone calls, emails, and participation in campaigns.
  • Mentoring and supporting team members for success.

 

You will be successful in this role if you:

  • Are an effective and adaptable communicator. Your people skills come through in the ease with which you connect with members in person, by phone or electronically. You believe in Synergy’s products and services and promote them effortlessly.
  • Enjoy growing relationships through conversations with members, understanding their business objectives, then balancing those objectives within the framework in which we work (i.e. legislative requirements, policy, and procedure).
  • Have strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to adapt and flex with changing climates.
  • Demonstrate the abilities to work well independently and in a team.
  • Are a hungry learner. You stay ahead of trend when it comes to financial products and services, and technology. You are adaptable! You seek to bring our members the best the industry has to offer.
  • Are passionate…..for your career, your members, our Credit Union, and our community.

 

We encourage you to apply as an equivalent combination of education or experience is also considered. Applicants with different levels of education and experience may be considered for developmental roles within our Credit Union.

 

Qualifications:

  • Related post-secondary education (e.g. Business Diploma) and 5 years of commercial lending experience are required. Equivalencies may be considered.
  • Must have work experience / education in the area(s) of business &/or agricultural lending with an understanding of lending requirements, rules and regulations.
  • A solid working knowledge of MS Office Suite and Microsoft Teams or other virtual meeting tools. Preference for applicants with customer management software experience.
  • Credit Union experience is considered an asset

 

What you should know:

This is a unique opportunity to join New Community Credit Union team as they transition to becoming a Synergy Credit Union team. We are on an amalgamation journey, and you will have the opportunity to contribute to a successful change effort. This will be an exciting time to join a team. Learning is guaranteed! You will learn the role as it supports the members today and then keep learning as systems and processes evolve to unify the teams.

What do we offer?

We were named one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employer for the 5th consecutive year. This reflects our workplace culture and commitment to building relationships beyond banking with our members, and our team.

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. Please quote competition #226301 in the Subject Line. This position will be posted until a suitable candidate is hired.

 

More details:

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

 

A little more about us:

At Synergy, our members are owners who profit when we do and who get a say in how we are run. 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 25,000 members and have reached over $2.16 billion in assets.

 

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.

New Community & Synergy aspire 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

Senior Manager: Commercial Adjudication

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 credit 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 have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager Commercial Adjudication 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 Senior Manager Commercial Adjudication you are responsible for the operational control of the credit union’s commercial lending portfolio, commercial adjudication and retail & commercial administration in a manner that supports operational efficiency and ensures compliance with regulatory and organizational practices, policies & procedures, and risk framework.

Your main responsibilities include:

  • Being accountable for the planning, development, and implementation of policies, programs and strategies in support of commercial lending functions and credit support lending administration
  • Providing operational oversight of compliance with enterprise risk management (ERM) policies and practices and maintenance of lending operations, risk, and administrative practices, policies, and procedures
  • Providing managerial and administrative control of the commercial lending portfolio, adjudication and retail and commercial credit support administration
  • Being accountable for providing managerial direction and leadership to the centralized management team to achieve established organizational performance goals
  • Being accountable for operational oversight of commercial annual reviews and renewals of credit facilities in the commercial credit portfolio
  • Providing managerial oversight of the commercial credit collection function and having accountability for identifying areas of potential risk and initiating actions to mitigate potential losses within established controls
  • Commonly acting as a project lead, as well as supporting the execution of a variety of cross-functional strategic projects

The ideal incumbent will possess:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree or designation requiring 3 to 4 years’ full-time study or equivalent
  • A minimum of 10 years’ progressive leadership experience in the financial services industry with a focus on commercial credit execution, oversight, adjudication, underwriting and credit design
  • Advanced knowledge of commercial credit underwriting policies and procedures
  • Advanced knowledge and experience in managing commercial credit including underwriting, portfolio quality oversight and compliance with regulatory requirements
  • Strong knowledge in credit risk management policies and procedures and regulatory requirements relative to credit union credit risk management
  • Strong knowledge of credit management information reporting infrastructure to further enable overall credit portfolio management
  • Strong experience in policy and procedure administration, internal controls and auditing systems
  • Strong understanding of consumer and commercial deposit and lending practices, collection techniques and legislative regulations and statutes as they pertain to consumer and business deposit and lending activities
  • Strong knowledge of information technology best practices and the ability to keep abreast of new technologies
  • Knowledge of and commitment to maintaining current knowledge of legislative requirements, best practices, local community and financial industry trends and forecasts as they related to the functional areas of the position
  • Strong project management and planning skills

Leadership Competencies:

  • The ability to anticipate strategic business demands and effectively align people, processes, and systems so that the appropriate talent, structure, and operating models are in place
  • 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 $96K – $121K based on skills and experience
  • Competitive benefits including extended health, dental and vision coverage
  • Health care 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 cover letter, resume and complete the application questions.

Closing date:  Open until filled

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

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 locations or remotely within Saskatchewan with the requirement to be onsite in Saskatoon or 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 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 positions.
  • 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 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 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!

The deadline for this career opportunity is Friday, September 30, 2022.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to:

Human Resources Department
TCU Financial Group
Email: hr@tcu.sk.ca
Web site: www.tcufinancialgroup.com

Manager Lending Support

Do you have strong organizational and prioritization skills, and can easily adapt to changing work demands?  Do you have strong analytical skills with a solution-focus approach?  Do you have a helpful and collaborative nature and can easily build relationships with your team and those you support?

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Prairie Centre Credit Union, Saskatchewan’s largest rural-based credit union, currently has a permanent full-time Manager Lending Support opportunity available. Reporting to the Vice President Retail Service & Support, the Manager Lending Support is responsible for promoting exceptional member relationships, products, services, and delivery of retail and syndicated lending through administrative support.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage lending products including loan creation, user acceptance testing, deployment, and issue resolution
  • Manage all loan administration processes
  • Provide banking system administration and support in relation to lending products
  • Administer, maintain, monitor, and report on PCCU, federal, and provincial lending programs and assist in the development and technical direction of lending administration programs
  • Oversee the administration of syndicated loan files
  • Coach, develop, mentor, and motivate direct reports
  • Develop and recommend policies and procedures in the lending function and act as a corporate resource on interpretation, application, and implementation
  • Research and develop lending related pricing recommendations
  • Manage the second file check process and report findings
  • Comply with PCCU policies and procedures, and identify opportunities for department/organizational efficiencies

Qualifications:

  • Relevant degree, or a combination of education and experience within the financial services industry
  • Consumer and basic agriculture lending experience preferred
  • Management level experience with an aptitude for team building and providing top-notch customer service
  • Demonstrated analytical and numeric reasonability, with exceptional attention to detail, time management, planning, and organizational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
  • Demonstrate integrity, confidentiality, and initiative

Prairie Centre Credit Union provides employees with the opportunity for personal and professional growth within an environment that promotes continuous learning. We offer a competitive compensation package, excellent employee benefits including relocation assistance, and a matched superannuation plan.

For additional information on this opportunity, please contact Karen McFaull, Vice President Retail Service & Support, at 306-882-5567. To apply, please submit an electronic copy of your cover letter and resume on or before September 12, 2022 to: careers@pccu.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Commercial Account Manager II

Interior Savings is a locally-based financial institution serving the Interior Region of British Columbia; we are one of the largest credit unions in the province. Our customers are our members, our members are our owners, and our success begins and ends with you.  Our Way Forward is to make a positive difference in people’s lives and enrich each member’s life journey while keeping the human touch in a digital world. Interior Savings takes pride in the fact that we operate in a socially responsible manner and are highly visible supporters of the communities we serve. That’s local money for local good.

If you would like to be part of a team that makes a positive difference in people’s lives, check out this great opportunity.

We are seeking a Full Time Commercial Account Manager II in our Kelowna area. The Commercial Account Manager II supports Interior Savings’ vision of sales & service excellence by developing valuable long-term relationships with members, pro-actively determining & fulfilling their commercial credit needs and ensuring verification of secure documentation.

Through strong communication and sales leadership you will develop, pursue and pro-actively manage assigned accounts, referral opportunities and external business opportunities. You will collect and compile information and analyze various reports and trends. You will grant loans to finance commercial activity. Recognize member needs and promote lending products & deposit services and refer more complex requests to respective Credit union professionals.

Your experience will assist you in maintaining the credit quality of the portfolio through collections activity, including asset realization and/or legal situations as well as assisting in the training and mentoring of other team members. You will also perform other duties as assigned.

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree or a diploma requiring 3-4 years of full time study or equivalent.

 Experience/Knowledge

  • 4-6 years of job related experience in the commercial lending field.
  • Working knowledge of the writing and adjudication of small business and commercial credit.
  • Incumbent must have his/her own vehicle and be willing to travel.

“For more information or to apply for this position please visit our website: www.interiorsavings.com”

We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact short-listed candidates only.

Loans Officer Trainee / Loans Officer / Team Lead

The Credit Union

Prairie Pride Credit Union (PPCU) is a full-service credit union with approximately $130 million in assets and more than 2,500 members with 3 branch locations.  Our branches are located in Southern Saskatchewan in the communities of Alameda, Alida and Gainsborough. PPCU is committed to providing high quality financial solutions to enhance the economic well-being of our members and the community in which we serve. We operate with the vision of Locally Invested, Exceptionally Driven to achieve our mission of being Devoted to People and Communities.

Position

Our Credit Union is actively seeking a Loans Officer Trainee/Loans Officer/Team Lead to join our team.

Based out of the Gainsborough Branch this position is responsible for supporting our members goals and operation related to all lending activities including consumer, agricultural and small business. They are also expected to be a leader in the branch to support a positive work environment.

The primary responsibilities will include:

Promote and maintain active involvement in the community.

Be a leader in the branch to ensure smooth day to day operations.

Conduct interviews with members to identify lending needs.

Perform annual reviews of risk and profitability, identify and monitor trends, and develop risk mitigation strategies.

Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective members.

Identify and pursue opportunities to promote credit union products and services, review current portfolios to ensure members have proper financial solutions.

Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of applicable credit union policies, government legislation as it pertains to lending.

Support team in all areas including deposit transactions.

The Ideal Candidate will have the following qualifications:

Post-secondary education; plus a minimum of four to six years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Consideration of Loans Trainee position will be given with the right candidate.

Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with your co-workers and members.  The individual will also have exceptional communication, problem solving and analytical skills.

To apply or for more information please contact:

Darin McNabb, Manager of Lending

Darin.mcnabb@ppcu.ca

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

Relationship Manager

Are you a people person who can easily build positive relationships with your team and those you serve? Do you have experience in team collaboration to achieve extraordinary results? Would you thrive in an advice-based environment focused on providing exceptional service?__________________________________________________________________________________________________

Prairie Centre Credit Union, Saskatchewan’s largest rural-based credit union, currently has a permanent full-time Relationship Manager opportunity available. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, dynamic individual and will play an integral role in the overall success of the Rosetown region. Reporting to the Senior Relationship Manager, the Relationship Manager will have a strong aptitude for relationship-building with internal teams as well as with current and prospective members. He or she will assist in the implementation of collaborative strategies to ensure top performance within the team, equating to exceptional service to our members.

Responsibilities:

  • Build value-based relationships with regional team and members
  • Collaborate with the regional team to develop creative and innovative approaches to achieving results
  • Participate in business development, growth, and community engagement strategies
  • Provide solutions that support the financial wellbeing of members, through the delivery of deposit, investment, and loan products
  • Be an active member of the region’s leadership team, support branch operations, and provide regional coverage

Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate degree in Business or Agriculture, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • People-oriented with the desire to interact, work with, and develop relationships with co-workers, current and prospective members, and community
  • Ability to take initiative with demonstrated experience in achieving sales/growth targets
  • Knowledge of deposit and loan products and services is an asset
  • Well-developed organizational and interpersonal skills

Prairie Centre Credit Union provides employees with the opportunity for personal and professional growth within an environment that promotes continuous learning. We offer a competitive compensation package, excellent employee benefits including relocation assistance, and a matched superannuation plan.

For additional information on this opportunity, please contact Brett Speight, Vice President Retail Relationships, at 306-882-5595. To apply, please submit an electronic copy of your cover letter and resume on or before August 8, 2022 to: careers@pccu.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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