Occupation Types: Lending – Commercial

Commercial Banking Analyst

The Company:

First Nations Bank of Canada (www.fnbc.ca) is a federally chartered bank servicing Indigenous and non-Indigenous customers throughout Canada. We are focused on delivering superior customer service and offering a full range of personal and business banking products. First Nations Bank has a strong history of growth and profitability with a clear strategy of expansion in the Canadian marketplace and provides ongoing career opportunities for our employees.

Location:

We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated and organized individual to fill the role of Commercial Banking Analyst on a Monday through Friday work week. This position has the option to be based in either our Saskatoon, Saskatchewan or Winnipeg, Manitoba office. Our Saskatoon office is located on First Nations land.

The Challenge: 

Reporting to the Senior Commercial Banking Analyst you are accountable for providing support to Account Managers in the risk management of customers; preparing competitive credit package with a high quality of risk assessment, due diligence and credit presentation; understanding pricing models and applying them effectively; identifying business opportunities amongst existing customers; while adhering to the Bank’s guidelines, policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

  • Experience related to business lending, financial analysis and administration
  • Must have post-secondary education in business (BComm, MBA)
  • High proficiency with software programs (Excel and MS Word)
  • Analytical with ability to pay close attention to detail and prioritize work routine
  • Highly motivated and enthusiastic self-starter who takes an outgoing and enthusiastic approach to their work
  • Ability to adjust to changing work priorities and meet time sensitive deadlines
  • Highly adaptable, professional and efficient
  • A strong desire to learn, grow and succeed

Make First Nations Bank of Canada Your First Choice

Please submit your cover letter and resume to: Email: hr@fnbc.ca  

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

Senior Manager: Commercial Adjudication

KOOTENAY SAVINGS CREDIT UNION

Kootenay Savings, the region’s leading credit union with over $1 billion in assets, over 39,000 members and over 200 employees, continues 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.

Do you… have advanced knowledge and experience in commercial credit and know what it takes to succeed in the competitive financial services market? Are you a natural leader who thrives in an ever-evolving work environment and aspires to make a positive difference each and every day? Are you a motivated self-starter with a proven track record of success in commercial lending oversight, adjudication, and underwriting?

If so… we want to hear from you!

We’re looking for a Senior Manager Commercial Adjudication to join our team.

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 courageously face new challenges and opportunities
  • The ability to execute business strategies within an uncertain, complex, and ambiguous business landscape and ensure accountability for results
  • The ability to form a deep understanding of members’ needs and to develop member-centric solutions across multiple channels that exceed their expectations
  • 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 persuade, convince, influence, or gain the commitment of others to support an idea, adopt a specific direction, or commit to an initiative in support of the business of the credit union system
  • 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

Remote work options for this opportunity may be considered.

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. 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

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

Please apply online through the careers section of our website at kscu.com to upload your 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.

VP, Operations

Primary Purpose:

The Vice President, Operations (VP, Operation) is a member of the Senior Leadership Team who provides leadership, oversight and coordination of retail banking operations, insurance, financial planning, and facilities for Northern Savings Credit Union.  This leader translates business strategies into goals, objectives, and processes to affect sound and prudent operations of the Credit Union all in an effort to ensure exemplary member service.

This business unit leader is responsible for sales and services including, member support, needs assessment, escalation of issues, overseeing the provision of exemplary member service, providing for engagement of employees, managing the operations to be efficient and effective.  This position is responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the buildings, efficiency, and good working conditions of the facilities.

The VP, Operations is to conduct their duties while demonstrating positive leadership within the Credit Union and externally in the community. They are to inspire the employees to achieve their maximum potential and produce results in the best interest of the credit union while respecting the members.

Core Occupational Skills:

  • Sales skills
  • Recognizes basic financial terminology
  • General understanding of industry conditions
  • General knowledge of competitors products and services
  • General knowledge of the features and benefits of credit union products
  • Human Resource management (Employee Engagement)
  • Understands Compensation and benefits
  • Recruitment
  • Performance management, conflict resolution
  • Compliance and labour standards, human rights legislation
  • Human resource policy and procedure development, implementation, interpretation
  • Planning/forecasting/budgeting
  • Credit Union product knowledge
  • Knowledge of Credit Union philosophies and principles
  • Working knowledge of Credit Union technology and operations
  • Understanding of Credit Union Act and regulations; policies and procedures

 Education & Experience:

  • University degree is required
  • Four to six years of related management experience
  • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Extensive financial services experience is required.
  • Expert knowledge of products and services and their regulatory requirements is required.
  • Experience evaluating and drafting policy and procedures is preferred.
  • Extensive experience in evaluating all aspects of credit decisions, at a corporate level is required.
  • Extensive sales and service experience is required.
  • Extensive lending experience is preferred.

Travel is a requirement of this position.

Please send your cover letter and resume to info@northsave.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that we will only contact individuals for an interview.

Commercial Training Officer

At ABCU Credit Union Ltd. (ABCU) our culture is based on the foundations of Service Leadership.  Our approach is to deliver excellent experiences to employees to ensure our employees engage our members based on their goals and interaction preferences with the end goal of increased member satisfaction, loyalty, and advocacy.

The Commercial Training Officer role is part of the Commercial Services team and ABCU.  This role is a learning role, designed to ensure that an exceptional “Service Leadership” experience to our members by learning all aspects of both personal and commercial lending.  The Commercial Training Officer program is a formal learning path that requires the incumbent to be a self-starter and seek to learn over the length of the training program.

AT the successful completion of the training program, the incumbent is considered fully trained and will be promoted to the role of Commercial Account Manager.

EXPERIENCE

  • Comfort and ability to work with a high level of detail/accuracy.
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint).

 EDUCATION

  • Post-secondary degree or diploma preferred.

RESPONSIBILTIES

The training program plan provides training for the different aspects of lending. This onboarding program is 24 months in length and can be adapted based on the incumbent’s previous experience.

  • Module 1 – Consumer Lending
  • Module 2 – Commercial Services Administration
  • Module 3 – Commercial Lending
  • Module 4 – Commercial Portfolio Management

Throughout the training program, the incumbent is assigned a mentor.

Interested candidates please provide a cover letter, salary expectations and resume to Cindy Bennett at general@abcu.ca

 

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

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

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Senior Loans Officer

Our Loans Officers are available to our members through in-person meetings, phone calls, and other forms of electronic communication. The ability to provide expert advice when it’s truly needed is crucial to meeting our members needs. We know our members, and to see their successes is extremely rewarding. The Senior Loans Officer is responsible for oversight of their own lending portfolio, which will include agriculture, and commercial files. Each portfolio has a different level of complexity and presents the opportunity for new learnings each and every day! The role of Loans Officer can be challenging, yet rewarding, and the reward far outweighs the challenge!

You have a desire to learn and have an in-depth understanding of lending practices and procedures. The ideal candidate will have many years of service in the credit union system, and a minimum of six to ten years as a lender. You have an appetite for risk, and know when to take the risk, and when to shy away from it. You will be responsible to mitigate risk of default. When required you will initiate action to collect on delinquent loans, as necessary.

Building relationships is important. In fact, it is essential to our business. The other key part of the Loans Officer role is to foster new relationships and grow new business. You will regularly visit and maintain contact with your current and potential members. You enjoy the rush of that first contact, and have no problem popping into a business for the first time to meet the owner and take those first steps in fostering a relationship. When the time is right, you’ll ask for the business!

This exciting opportunity is available in our Quill Lake Branch; however, most of your work time will be spent out of the office fostering relationships. You will be required to travel within and outside of our trading area and to other branches. You will participate in a comprehensive development plan, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to confidently assist our members, and grow your career. You will be part of an amazing team, working together to meet the member’s and organization’s goals!

Education & Qualifications
• One year post-secondary training
• Working knowledge of computer systems
• Six – Ten Years of job-related experience
• Credit Union experience considered an asset
• Bondable
• Commitment to continuous self-development

Accent Credit Union has branches in Quill Lake, Kelvington and Jansen. We are a financially strong organization with assets of over $270 million, and we continue to grow! We are dedicated to our members, and our communities. We respect our people and their contribution to our success. We encourage employee involvement and participation. We reward our people for their teamwork and for achieving objectives. Our people make the difference for our members’ service experience. Compensation is competitive and will be based upon qualifications and experience. Accent Credit Union offers a full range of benefits, an employee incentive program, including a wellness program.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter in confidence by March 31, 2022, to:
Trisha Vigoren – Manager, Finance & Corporate Services
Quill Lake Branch – Box 520, 78 Main St., Quill Lake, SK, S0A 3E0
hr@accentcu.ca

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

Vice President Retail Relationships

Are you a talented, results-driven leader looking to mentor a team committed to delivering an exceptional member experience? Do you have a natural passion for rural Saskatchewan and all that makes it unique? Are you a strategic, big picture thinker who can align strategies with multiple stakeholders in order to achieve corporate goals?

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Prairie Centre Credit Union, Saskatchewan’s largest rural-based credit union, currently has a permanent full-time opportunity for the position of Vice President Retail Relationships. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Vice President Retail Relationships is a key member of the senior leadership team whose passion will be to exceed expected results while fostering an environment of employee engagement. The successful candidate will oversee the team responsible for promoting and maintaining exceptional member relationships, to foster corporate growth in both loans and deposits.  He or she will be a self-motivated, dynamic leader and will play an integral role in supporting effective retail operations that result in an outstanding member experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Build value-based relationships with internal stakeholders to include direct reports, management, and staff
  • Create an environment which inspires the relationship team and collaborate to develop creative and innovative approaches to achieving results
  • Empower and encourage direct reports to think outside the box to maximize the overall member service experience
  • Ensure exceptional member relationships and product and service delivery
  • Develop and oversee business development, growth, and community engagement strategies
  • Achieve growth targets as set out by the corporate strategy
  • Develop, coach, motivate, and mentor the Senior Relationship Managers within PCCU
  • Assist managers in the development of annual business plan and budgets
  • Promote the credit union and participate in member and community events
  • Flexible and/or extended work hours may be required at times, with regular travel to branch locations

Qualifications:

  • Relevant undergraduate degree, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • Associate or Fellow of the Credit Union designation would be an asset
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a leadership position with the demonstrated ability to achieve sales/growth targets
  • Proven supervision at a senior level with emphasis on sales management, coaching, accountability, and performance management
  • Exceptionally strong organizational, communication, 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 Adam Johb, Chief Operating Officer, at 306-882-5642. To apply, please submit an electronic copy of your cover letter and resume on or before March 11, 2022 to: careers@pccu.ca.

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

Business Advisor

Permanent Full-Time 

Open Until Filled

Swift Current & South Region Advice Centres

Annual Salary: $70,529 – $97,958

Would you like to earn above average pay helping members meet their financial goals, 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)

THE POSITION: This position would appeal to anyone who strives to go above and beyond in providing world class financial services by building trust to help simplify our members lives. How does one do this? Glad you asked!

A Business Advisor does the following:

  • Provides knowledgeable and timely advice; and provides assistance in utilizing our Agricultural and Commercial products, services and omni channels to best meet our member’s needs.
  • Provides flexibility and outside the box thinking to help areas Farm and Commercial business ventures. In touch with day to day realities for the members they now serve and will serve.
  • Is extremely organized and has a very strong attention to detail and driven to create results for the members they serve.

Why Should You Apply?

  • You want to be an ambassador of a forward-thinking, member focused organization
  • you are passionate about providing world class financial services, growing member relationships, and are comfortable with building a portfolio
  • You want to help simplify our members lives by offering proactive advice to their day-to-day agriculture and commercial banking needs in person and digitally

Consumer Advisor

Open to Working Remotely Anywhere in Saskatchewan 

Reporting to the VP Consumer Advisors, the Consumer Advisor will develop and maintain a loan and deposit portfolio, and will develop long term relationships with members. This position will provide a challenging and rewarding career with opportunity to enhance your personal development and to be part of a progressive credit union. A Consumer Advisor does the following:

  • Develop and maintain a deposit and loan portfolio and develop long term relationships with members.
  • Provide individualized financial consulting services that help simplify the members life (including insurance services) and information to members on services and investment products offered through the Credit Union
  • Ensure all deposit and loan activities are in compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Recognize and act upon business development opportunities that would be beneficial to the organization and its members as a whole
  • Support regional advice centers as needed

This is a tremendous opportunity to build a successful career within the credit union system, providing an opportunity to advance to higher levels with the organization

Visit the CAREERS page or our website to learn more about this position and to apply.  www.innovationcu.ca  Only those applications received through our job board will be considered.

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