Occupation Types: Lending – Commercial

Manager Credit

Bulkley Valley Credit Union, serving over 14,000 members from Hazelton to Burns Lake, prides itself on employing empowered staff committed to delivering high quality personalized service. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to meet their career goals while balancing their lifestyle with the many amenities our community and the Bulkley Valley has to offer.

If you want to join a dynamic management group dedicated to cooperative values and member service, this is the right career move for you. You will report directly to the Chief Risk Officer and, as a member of the executive team, you will be responsible for providing overall management, direction and coordination of processes and frameworks that support retail and commercial activities specific to credit risk management and collections. You will contribute to the development of corporate strategies and policies, identify short and long term objectives, and contribute to the design and development of policies and programs for retail and commercial credit operations. You will develop and implement credit granting policies and procedures and develop new lending products and services; prepare various loan reports; review internal and external loan audit reviews. You will be responsible for retail and commercial centralized lending administration and collection activities; ensure policies and procedures comply with sound business practices, legislation and regulations. You will identify risk issues and ensure processes are in place to effectively identify and manage risk; ensure processes are in place to identify and manage delinquent accounts; and approve loans within delegated approval limits.

You will provide leadership and coaching to the credit support team. You will support the creation of an Enhanced Service Commitment by encouraging their team to professionally demonstrate BVCU’s Enhanced Service Commitment by efficiently providing support to the branches, establish and maintain strong staff relationships, work as a member of the team, and set a personal example of service and professionalism.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a minimum of a secondary school diploma plus 5-7 years of management experience in the financial services industry, preferably with a credit union is required. This background will bring 7-9 years of in-depth knowledge in the areas of retail and commercial lending. An individual with experience plus education and/or training may also be considered.

Bulkley Valley Credit Union has a competitive compensation package including an attractive base salary of $88,824 – $111,030 and an excellent benefit and pension package.

To learn more about Bulkley Valley Credit Union, please visit our website at www.bvcu.com. We welcome applications from all interested applicants looking to further their career in a dynamic, supportive and team oriented environment.

Qualified applicants can apply through our webpage at https://can232.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/bulkleyvalley/Posting  or directly to:

Jana Lukasek, CEO

jlukasek@bvcu.com

Bulkley Valley Credit Union

PO Box 3637 Smithers BC V0J 2N0

Bulkley Valley Credit Union encourages all qualified persons to apply. However, only those who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.

Lending Service Representative

Are you committed to helping others while working to grow and develop your own career path? Do you want to work with a great team who is here to support you every step of the way? Are you an energetic team member who is confident in consumer and agricultural lending? We might be biased but we think Radius would be a GREAT place for you to work!

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced, full-time Lending Service Representative to be based out of our Earl Grey Branch.  Reporting to the Business Development Manager, 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 cross selling the full range of Credit Union products.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

  • 2-4+ years of experience in consumer, agricultural, and/or commercial lending.
  • One year of related post-secondary education. (a combination of education and experience will be considered)
  • Ability to interpret complex member financial information, assess risk and determine product/service opportunities.
  • Proven success working in a client (member) service and goal-oriented environment.
  • Highly motivated with excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
  • A demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.

 

The Incentives:

  • Competitive compensation plan, including Variable Incentive Pay
  • Comprehensive benefits package, plus a 7% matched pension
  • Career Development & Advancement Opportunities
  • Work/Life balance with paid vacation, sick leave and family leave

 

About our Credit Union: 

Radius Credit Union is a rural based community focused credit union with eight (8) branches, assets over $600 million and nearly 60 employees serving 5700 members. Radius Credit Union builds relationships by providing financial solutions and supporting its communities.  Employee engagement is valued and there are many opportunities for growth for career minded individuals. Our organization has branches in Avonlea, Ceylon, Earl Grey, Ogema, Pangman, Radville, Tribune and Torquay.

The Community:

Located approximately 70km north of Regina, the village of Earl Grey is a small farming community with several local amenities and activities to keep you busy year-round. The community boasts a ballpark, curling rink, skating rink, community hall, library, and several local businesses. The community of Southey, just 10 minutes to the east, provides many of the required services such as a K to 12 school, shopping, Health Center, RCMP, groceries and gas station.

 

If you are interested in becoming a part of our team, please submit your resume, in confidence, on or before February 7, 2024 via email or mail to:


Radius Credit Union
Box 339
Ogema, SK S0C 1Y0
Attn: Michelle Leonard, HR & Marketing Coordinator
michelle.leonard@radiuscu.com

 

Posting will remain open until a suitable candidate has been hired. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those under consideration will be contacted.

Relationship Development Manager

Are you committed to helping others and providing exceptional service? Are you a confident, energetic team player?  Are you looking to grow and develop your career? Do you want to work with a great team who supports you every step of the way?

We are seeking a full-time Relationship Development Manager based in Maple Creek with travel throughout the trading area.  Reporting to the Manager of Lending, you will be responsible for building relationships with existing and potential members and supporting their financial success by delivering lending and financial solutions for consumer, agricultural and commercial borrowers.

To make this team, credit union and lending experience are assets, but not required.  The ideal candidate with have some background knowledge in agriculture and/or business, be comfortable talking with people and a strong desire to provide outstanding service.

There is opportunity for personal and professional growth by being part of this strong, supportive team.

You will be part of a community minded organization that gives back to our communities and supports staff who are interested in getting involved.

We offer competitive compensation including profit share, 6% matched superannuation, and comprehensive group benefits.  We encourage our staff to have a balanced lifestyle.

Maple Creek is the main branch of Cypress Credit Union.  Located in southwestern Saskatchewan, Maple Creek offers a strong business core, food, culture and recreation.  The nearby Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park is ranked as one of the top parks in the province.

If you are interested in becoming a part of our team, please submit your resume, in confidence, on or before January 16, via email or mail to:

 

Cypress Credit Union Limited

Box 1060

Maple Creek, SK S0N 1N0

Attn: Larry Carnegie, Manager of Lending

Larry.carnegie@cypress.cu.sk.ca

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

 

 

 

 

 

Manager, Financial Services

At Conexus, we are focused on supporting our members with their needs of today, while also helping them work towards their goals for the future.  It’s more than conducting a banking transaction, it’s about providing our members with insightful content, tools, expert advice, and a full suite of products to empower them and inspire confidence in their financial decision-making. We prioritize growth and efficiency while never compromising on the financial well-being of our members. We do this by lending an ear to each member’s unique needs throughout Saskatchewan, ensuring personalized solutions.

Our employees are authentic, bold, creative, and responsible. They are the reason we consistently deliver outstanding member experiences. They’re more than just individuals who come to work each day, each employee is a vital part of Conexus.

We acknowledge that our Conexus offices and facilities are located on Treaty 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 lands. These are the traditional lands of the Cree, Dakota, Dene, Lakota, Nakota and Saulteaux peoples, as well as the homeland of the Métis.

The bigger picture

We’re looking for a dynamic leader who loves to coach and help others succeed to come on board as a Manager, Financial Services (MFS) supporting the branch in Lemberg, Saskatchewan.

How you’ll be spending your time

  • Leading your team to ensure our members receive financial solutions to meet their needs and improve their financial well-being
  • Coaching and supporting your team to achieve individual and company sales goals working in a sales growth environment
  • Empowering your team to build meaningful, supportive relationships with their members
  • Collaborating with leadership peers to achieve objectives and targets

The way people describe you

  • A motivator who supports individuals, teams, projects, and initiatives within their department and the organization
  • A collaborator who continuously seeks, identifies, and shares ideas for improvement to increase efficiency
  • A strategic thinker with strong technical knowledge in financial products and services.
  • A strong facilitator who demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with others.

The experience you bring

  • 5 years’ experience in complex consumer lending and investments
  • 2 years’ experience in a formal or informal leadership role
  • Sales or sales coaching experience

Salary Range

  • $67,440 – $84,300 with 10% Short Term Incentive Target

Benefits and Perks

Our employees’ performance and achievements are critical to the success of our members’ credit union. It’s the reason we ensure that our employees have access to various perks and benefits that support them in bringing and being at their best. Not just at work, but in life.  Some of these extra’s include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Preferred rates for all your banking needs helping to make life more affordable
  • Generous vacation benefits with 10 additional paid days off giving you time to spend on what’s most important to you
  • Competitive benefit package options covering off all aspects of personal wellness
  • 7% pension matching after 1 year of employment to support you towards retirement

What you get in return

Our team works tirelessly to ensure the financial success of each of our members. We think such dedication deserves recognition. Come, join our crew, and find out just how sweet the rewards can be:

  • Industry leading work-life balance and rewards
  • Formal and informal employee development
  • Meaningful work that makes a real difference in our members’ lives
  • Being part of the vibrant community of Lemberg! To learn more about this crossroads community, visit the links below:

We are excited to welcome candidates who bring a blend of academic, professional, and volunteer experience that sets them apart. Research shows that many applicants tend to apply only when they meet every qualification of the role. However, we encourage you to explore opportunities that closely match your skillset and experience. We truly value diverse backgrounds and varied experiences, as we are dedicated to creating inclusive and diverse workplaces. You might just be the ideal addition to our team that we’ve been searching for! This opportunity closes on January 7, 2024, so apply now! If you have questions about this position, please contact Shaulen Lang at jobs@conexus.ca.

 

Commercial Lender

Unity Credit Union has a growth opportunity for a lender who is keen to develop their career and enthusiastically connect with Unity Credit Union members to understand and support their financial goals and success.

 

Initiative, self-assurance, and the confidence to purposely drive toward results while constantly problem-solving and engaging the commitment of others is essential.  The emphasis on building rapport and relationships with individuals and groups requires an outgoing, poised and persuasive communication style.  Because the pace of the work is faster than average, the ability to learn quickly and thoroughly while continually recognizing and adapting to changing conditions is critical.  The job environment is flexible, constantly changing and provides growth opportunity, recognition and reward for the achievement of business results.

 

The Commecial Lender  serves members through the lifetime of the loan and this position will be exposed to a wide range of lending, including consumer, agriculture and commercial, with emphasis on building commercial lending expertise.  The portfolio and related compensation for this position will be tailored to the needs of the organization as well as the current skills and anticipated career growth trajectory of the selected candidate.

 

Qualifications:  The successful candidate will have at least two years of relevant post-secondary education and 1-2 years of lending experience.  Equivalent education/experience may be considered.

Working knowledge and thorough understanding of the legal and legislative requirements related to lending, advanced ability in interpreting complex financial statements, and proven proactive relationship building abilities will set the successful candidate apart.

 

The Credit Union: Unity Credit Union is a successful rural-based credit union with assets over $350 million and 34 employees serving 5000 members.  Our vision is, “Partnering to Achieve Success and Build a Better Community” and that is how we work and serve every day.

 

The Community: Unity is a progressive community of approximately 2500 people located in West – Central Saskatchewan.  Services include K-12 schools, full health center facility, skating and curling rinks with artificial ice, a regional park with a 9-hole grass green golf course, camping, new swimming pool.  Economic drivers include salt mining, manufacturing, agriculture, inland grain terminals, oil and gas industry and a grain alcohol and spirits plant.  For more information on the town of Unity, visit www.townofunity.com.

 

 

Interested?  Submit a cover letter and resume to:

Christy Walker
Email: christy.walker@unitycu.ca

 

 

This position will remain open until a suitable pool of applicants has been received.

 

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a bonding process that includes a reference check, criminal record check and credit check. 

 

This is a primarily on-site position, located in Unity, Saskatchewan.

 

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest.  Only those under consideration will be contacted.

Vice President of Credit

The Position:

The Vice President of Credit is responsible for management of all credit functions which includes leading a modern distribution network of financial services to meet members’ expectations, via retail and commercial services, credit functions and loss prevention. This position is also responsible for sound lending, loan growth, policies and procedures in all areas of credit including consumer, commercial, agricultural and collection functions. This position along with the Senior Vice President of Credit, will oversee the Loan Adjudication department to ensure it is functioning to full efficiency.

This position has regular and frequent contact with the CEO, other Vice Presidents, Management, and Branch Staff. External contact and good relations are required with lawyers, accountants, appraisers, members, prospective members, the Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation, CUMIS, CUCA, and other similar sized Credit Unions. Contact with leading edge credit unions is essential for insight into developments in the industry.

The most important decisions made include those relative to: leadership, personnel selections, credit policies, loan products, services, maintaining a credit sales culture, loan recoveries, productivity and monitoring of corporate results.

The authorities delegated to this position include approvals as outlined in the “Signing Policy and Approval Limits” as determined annually.

The main focus of this position is agriculture, commercial and consumer lending.

It is the responsibility of the Vice President of Credit to create and oversee effective teams to satisfy the above.

This is a full time permanent position.

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

The Person:

  • University degree in business discipline or acceptable alternatives.
  • 10 years’ progressively responsible lending experience in financial institutions with a minimum of 5 years in management and a network of financial institutions branches.
  • Excellent management, negotiating and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead a team and achieve results.
  • Experience in budgeting, project management, and supervision of all organizational operations.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Can relieve the Senior Vice President of Credit or other Vice Presidents on a large number of administrative and managerial duties.
  • Must be comfortable and competent in a range of venues when there is a need to represent the organization at the request, or in the absence, of the Senior Vice President of Credit.

Compensation:

  • Comprehensive benefits package.

Position open until filled.

 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

 

Only those individuals invited for an interview will be contacted.

Manager, System Credit

About Credit Union Central of Manitoba

Credit Union of Manitoba (CUCM) is the trade association and service provider for the province’s 17 autonomous credit unions. CUCM’s purpose is to provide strategic leadership for credit unions, and to deliver high-value solutions that help each credit union achieve its vision.

The role

Reporting to the Vice President, Lending & Compliance, the incumbent plays a lead role managing all aspects of system credit, risk management, and loan adjudication while serving the growth and competitive needs of credit unions. As the Manager, System Credit, your role will encompass the following:

  • Directly manage, lead, guide, engage, develop, and encourage the adjudication team.
  • Form part of the system credit committee, responsible for managing system credit risk.
  • Provide input to strategies that support the Lending Services, Compliance, and Manual Departments business goals and objectives.
  • Provide consulting services to credit unions lending personnel and, where necessary, meet with Central’s legal counsel to discuss options.
  • Play a critical role in delivery of lending conferences and workshops.
  • Demonstrate loan portfolio management and risk mitigation for complex credit applications.
  • Provide input into Lending Services components of CUCM Enterprise Risk Management program.
  • Review and make recommendations to Model Loan Policy and credit union lending policies.
  • Develop industry resources to be available to credit union lending staff and keep apprised of all industry and market developments.
  • Communicate with all lending relationships inclusive of industry partners, credit union personnel, Deposit Guarantee Corporation of Manitoba, and other internal/external stakeholders.
  • Make recommendations to process improvements in Lending Services

The person

You bring strong relationship building skills, sound analysis and decision-making competencies and have a thorough knowledge of legislation pertaining to lending and of the commercial/agricultural marketplace.  You are a strong communicator. You are an expert negotiator with strong interpersonal skills with ability to diplomatically manage and attempt to reconcile conflicting demands and viewpoints, combined with personable and effective client management skills.

You a natural collaborator; driven by the challenge of change, with the ability to adapt your focus or approach based on what the situation requires. You are technologically savvy and up to date with technological developments as it relates to financial services.

Education & Experience

Your background includes a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a similar capacity with a focus on Commercial Credit Adjudication. Experience with Agriculture Lending would be of benefit. Education equivalent to completion of three- or four-year bachelor’s degree, ideally in commerce or business administration, or related experience is required.

The Company

We offer an excellent total compensation and benefits package including an incentive pay program, an extensive community service program, training and development opportunities, and a work environment that engages and enables our employees to serve our members. The salary will relate to qualifications and experience.

We are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment where your unique background, perspectives and talent are valued.

Our office is located in downtown Winnipeg close to the Canada Life Centre.  In the current environment, employees have the ability to work from home.

Credit Union Central of Manitoba (CUCM) is the trade association for Manitoba’s credit unions and as such manages liquidity reserves, monitors credit granting procedures and provides trade services in areas such as corporate governance, government relations, representation, and advocacy. CUCM also provides human resources services, research, communications, planning, lending, compliance, and risk management services to credit unions. Manitoba credit unions jointly own CUCM and it is financed through assessments and fee income derived through its operations.

CUCM welcomes applications from people with disabilities.  Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

The salary will relate to qualifications and experience. The annual base salary range for this position is $115,000-$137,000.

Closing Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2023

To apply please go to: https://cucm.applicantpro.com/jobs/3144605

Senior Commercial Advisor

Senior Commercial Advisor – Emerald Park Branch

Do you want to be a part of an organization where you can empower your members to succeed in life and business? Do you want to work somewhere where you can take the time to listen and understand each person’s story? At Cornerstone Credit Union we are looking for a proactive Senior Commercial Advisor who will identify an opportunity and know how to run with it.

As a Senior Commercial Advisor, you will be a champion for our members’ businesses, you will be committed to delivering flexible business solutions, providing professional business expertise and presenting timely business advice to help our members realize their short- and long-term goals. You will have the opportunity to grow the commercial lending portfolio, by creating your own sales pipeline by building relationships within the communities we serve. No day is ever the same! Whether it’s providing proactive client solutions, stellar service and support, consultation sessions or financial advice, putting our members first is what we are all about.

We are looking for someone who is:

  • A subject matter expert in the area of commercial business; providing innovative and creative solutions and being there every step of the way for our members to ensure they reach their business and personal dreams.
  • In-depth knowledge of lending with progressive experience in a sales and service industry of 7 to 10 years backed by post-secondary education in business, finance, accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Additional designation in a professional business or accounting designation would be beneficial.
  • Experience in managing an assigned portfolio consisting of large market enterprise accounts.
  • The ability and confidence to anticipate opportunities, turn them into an action plan and then into reality.
  • A self-motivated and driven individual able to take on challenges that are a stretch but not unrealistic.
  • A track record of dealing with high complex business developing situations ensuring a healthy balance between opportunity and risk, growth and profitability while guiding our members along in their decision making and being open to what they have to say.
  • Going above and beyond in providing exceptional member service; members will want to tell their family and friends all about you!

You’ll receive competitive compensation, great benefits, and matched pension contributions. We also offer performance incentives and wellness and employment perks.

The cherry on top is the great people who work at Cornerstone. Our team is caring and supportive, and community is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers for the seventh straight year.

Choose a rewarding career at Cornerstone Credit Union.

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