Occupation Types: Lending – Commercial

Advisor

Create your future with SASCU. We invite you to be part of a team where you can feel good about the work you do and the positive impact you will have in the communities we serve in the Shuswap. We believe in fostering a work environment that is the perfect blend of friendliness, support, and professionalism (not to mention fun)! Add in a competitive salary and benefits package, along with perks such as our employee incentive plan, reduced banking fees, and spectacular natural scenery, and you’ll see why SASCU is an award-winning employer.

As an Advisor beginning at our Sicamous Branch, you will build deep relationships with members, first by seeking to understand what is important to them, and then by providing customized, advice-driven solutions that will guide them on their financial journey as it relates to their overall financial picture.

 

What you’ll do:

  • Advise members on a full range of deposit and investment products and services (including new accounts, cards, term deposits, and registered products) for an assigned portfolio.
  • Advise members on personal and small business lending products and services (including mortgages, personal loans, lines of credit, MasterCard application and associated insurance products).
  • Interview loan applicants, analyze their finances, and make recommendations.
  • Service and manage estate accounts within an assigned portfolio.
  • Undertake assigned administrative duties including regular and ad hoc reporting, audits, and preparing routing correspondence.
  • Perform front line duties as required.
  • Take personal responsibility for delivery of the SASCU Member Experience and contribute to the team creation of a warm and welcoming environment.

 

What you’ll bring:

  • One year of post-secondary education.
  • 2-4 years financial services experience with demonstrated sales skills.
  • A solid understanding of financial services policies and procedures, and branch and specialist roles is an asset.

You’re perfect for this role if you:

  • Have demonstrated sales skills – promoting and selling financial products and services
  • Have strong organizational and time management skills
  • Are an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
  • Possess a high level of ownership, accountability, and initiative
  • Are committed to continuous learning and self-development

This position will be based in the Sicamous Branch for one year. At the end of the year, the Advisor will move to another location within SASCU’s branch network in Salmon Arm, Sicamous, or Sorrento.

This position is full-time, Tuesday to Saturday and working within the operating hours of the branch. It is an excellent opportunity for a community-minded individual to further their career within a successful and growing organization. If this sounds like you, let us know! To apply, please email a cover letter and résumé to us at hr@sascu.com.

 

A bit about SASCU:

SASCU Financial Group offers a broad range of personal and business financial services through SASCU Credit Union and its three lines of business: SASCU Insurance, SASCU Wealth, and Commercial banking. SASCU Credit Union branches are in Sicamous and Sorrento, plus two in Salmon Arm. Established in 1946, SASCU has more than 19,000 members, 150 staff, and over $900 million in assets. Learn more at www.sascu.com

 

A note on COVID-19:

Additional safety precautions have been put in place to protect SASCU staff and the public. More details can be found here: sascu.com/covid-19-response. Further information will be provided later in the recruitment process.

 

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

 

Business Advisor

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 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.
  • Coverage to include Eastend and Gull Lake Advice Centres

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.

Business Relationship Manager

Business Relationship Manager
Full-time Position in Thunder Bay, ON.

Who We Are
Copperfin is Northwestern Ontario’s largest locally owned credit union, with locations in Ear Falls, Kenora, Sioux Narrows, Nestor Falls, and Thunder Bay. Our number one priority is to advance the lives of the people and communities we serve. We have a desire to improve the lives of people who live in our community. We invest in our Members’ financial health and strive to ensure we’re offering them the best financial tools to reach their goals.

About This Opportunity
We’re looking for a responsible, motivated individual for the position of Business Relationship Manager. This position is located in Thunder Bay, ON.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Business Advice, the Business Relationship Manager will be responsible for proactively managing a portfolio of members consisting of medium to complex business accounts, including:
• Delivering value added financial advice and superior service to enhance and grow individual Member relationships.
• Interviewing, analyzing, and approving new loans, renewals, amendments, and security substitutions in compliance with credit union policies and procedures.
• Facilitating growth and business development initiatives with existing and prospective members, partners, and community leaders to strengthen and grow the business portfolio.
• Monitoring the changes in business conditions and market trends and their potential impact on members.
• Contributing to the development, maintenance, and execution of the departments business plan for growth, including relationship management strategies, enhanced business processes and financial performance.
• Work independently on a range of complex tasks, which may include special projects.

What We Are Looking For
• Excellent interpersonal skills including demonstrating approachability, trustworthiness, flexibility, strong work ethic, and a Member first mentality.
• Post-secondary degree/diploma, ideally in business or related field preferred.
• Minimum three to five years of lending experience and/or experience gained in financial services industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint with the ability to learn new systems.
• Excellent member service skills; strong verbal and written communication skills and superior problem-solving abilities.
• Strong capabilities in analysis, judgement, and data driven decision-making.
• Ability to work in a dynamic team environment.

Why Choose Copperfin
We invest in our people so that you’re able to learn, develop and are well prepared to support the ever-changing needs of our Members while working towards advancing your career and expanding your skillset. We care about each other and believe in making a difference in the communities we live, play and work in.
• We encourage the growth and advancement of our Team Members. Our Leaders support
your development to advance and grow through managing opportunities and coaching.
• We empower our Team Members to be decision makers while providing opportunities to work on unique projects from time to time.
• We offer a competitive health benefits plan including employee pricing and rewards.
To learn more about why our Team Members love working at Copperfin and to get a glimpse of the exciting opportunities we’re a part of,  check out our Facebook or Instagram.

About the Salary
The salary for this position will commensurate with the skills and experience of the successful candidate.
Please submit your cover letter and resume to:
People and Culture Team
recruitment@copperfin.ca
Copperfin Credit Union
346 Second Street South
Kenora, ON P9N 1G5
We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Upon request, accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process.

Manager Commercial/Agricultural Services

Job Title:      Manager Commercial/Agricultural Services

Reports To:  Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

If you are the right person Southwest Regional Credit Union welcomes applicants to apply for this great job opportunity!

Our History:

Southwest Regional Credit Union is a full service Credit Union meaning we offer a wide variety of products and services to fulfill our membership needs, including several borrowing options and wealth management services. All our member deposits, with the exception of Mutual Funds, Membership Shares and US Accounts are insured through the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA). Southwest remains a strong organization and well positioned to meet both current and future financial needs of our members. The Credit Union aims to return a considerable portion of annual earnings to members via dividends and loan interest rebates.

We have come a long way since 1939 and much has changed – but the Credit Union still believes in its roots of ‘Serving People with People’ and is focused on providing superior service to its membership. Our history shows just how much we have grown, but our future is always focused on providing “Banking Like it Used to Be.”

Job Summary:

The Manager Commercial/Agriculture Services is responsible for building and maintaining a portfolio of commercial and agriculture businesses. The incumbent delivers a broad range of commercial and agriculture services and initiates and/or participates in business development activities to grow the portfolio through consolidation and retention of existing business and by obtaining new business from potential members. The Manager Commercial/Agriculture Services ensures the completion of reviews on portfolio accounts including property site visits as required.

 

The Manager Commercial/Agriculture understands his/her role as brand ambassador and provides a positive brand experiences to all members and industry partners.

 Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Contribute to and implement strategic action plans and commercial/agriculture business development tactics based on established sales strategies
  • Responsible for the supervision of administration staff within the department
  • Proactively participate in various external activities such as community events
  • Work closely with Branch staff to support existing and new commercial/agriculture member relationships by acting as a key advisor and subject matter expert
  • Respond to all business opportunities in a timely manner and effectively manage any member concerns or issues
  • Collect and compile information and analyze financial statements to assess credit worthiness
  • Provide sound credit approvals within lending limits while balancing the needs of the member and SWCU, making recommendations for approvals/declines to the CEO or designate if outside discretionary limits
  • Process syndicated loan applications as requested
  • Responsible for quality of business generated and achieving expected revenue and growth targets
  • Ensure all assigned commercial/agriculture files are reviewed on a regular schedule and that all required documentation is in order; review loan risk and make short- and long-term recommendations on files posing potential risk problems
  • Review commercial/agriculture overdraft reports and take appropriate action where required
  • Generate and review monthly reports tracking the performance and status of the Commercial and Agricultural portfolio, and any other specific reports as requested for review by the CEO and Board of Directors
  • Develop and maintain a strong business relationship with all members within the portfolio
  • Maintain and contribute to strong business relationships with industry partners including but not limited to Aviso, CUMIS and Central 1, and third-party vendors including but not limited to Collabria and POS Merchant Services
  • Establish and maintain professional relationships and effective communication with realtors, brokers, builders and new members in order to develop commercial/agriculture lending referral opportunities from this business referral network and other referrals including but not limited to merchant services, deposits, insurances and wealth management opportunities
  • Provide excellent client service to internal and external parties
  • Be aware of enterprise risk management issues as they relate to Lending Services and bring forward strategic and risk issues for discussion, review and solutions to the CEO or designate
  • Stay current with general economic indicators and industry sector trends
  • Maintain a thorough knowledge of policies and procedures as they pertain to the operations of Lending Services
  • Work safely in accordance with SWCU’s Health & Safety Policy, procedures and the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time
  • Contribute to the development of sales and service goals and objectives for SWCU branches in consultation with the CEO or designate
  • Assist the branches to operate within established and accepted risk management guidelines, Anti-Money Laundering, Privacy and any other applicable legislation in consultation with SWCU policies and procedures
  • Perform any other necessary tasks that may be required, and that have been deemed reasonable for this position. We require full commitment to the sales expectations that may be laid out for the branch and guided by the CEO or their designate

Qualifications:

  • University business degree or equivalent work related experience
  • Minimum 8 years experience as senior lender managing large credits in terms of size and complexity
  • A background in farming, agri-business or commerce an asset
  • Experience in dealing with high risk or watch accounts an asset
  • Proven ability to successfully manage the relationship with existing lending accounts
  • Proven quality of credit analysis including completion of credits, accuracy and sound judgement in credit decisions
  • Proficiency with financial statement analysis and a general understanding of accounting and the various forms of business structure like sole proprietorship, partnership, incorporation and unincorporated associations
  • Member focused experience in the financial services is an asset
  • Possess a thorough understanding of SWCU products, services and banking system
  • Possess an understanding and commitment to the co-operative philosophy within the credit union system

We are an equal opportunity employer values diversity in our workforce, as well as in our members, suppliers and others. We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and Employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, disability or any other characteristic protected by local law.

 

Interested candidates can apply in confidence to the Director of Human Resources to  hr@southwestcu.com

Relationship Manager

Lakeland Credit Union is a provider of financial products and services in the Lakeland area. We have been serving our members in Bonnyville, Cold Lake and surrounding rural communities for over 80 years. We believe in community, integrity, excellence, the co-operative system and our people.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting our business members and providing advice that supports their financial well-being.

As our Relationship Manager, you will be accountable for the growth and development of our commercial and agricultural portfolios. You will thrive on making connections and providing lending and business advisory services to small, medium and large businesses in our marketplace. You have a proven track record of proactive business development, relationship building and portfolio management.

Competencies:

  • Effective relationship management
  • Portfolio management
  • Financial statement analysis and risk assessment
  • Credit solutions and underwriting

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience, preferably in a credit union, including direct experience in business lending and relationship management
  • Post-secondary degree in Business or other relevant combined education and experience
  • Credit union and cooperative business model values

Does this sound like a great fit? Then we encourage you to apply today! You can forward your cover letter and resume to careers@lakelandcreditunion.com.

Thank you for your interest in Lakeland Credit Union however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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