Credit Specialist

As a Credit Specialist, you evaluate credit applications and adjudicate credit outside the limits of the teams responsible for lending activity across our Credit Union. You review applications for compliance to sound practice, policies, procedures, and regulations. You achieve this by reviewing lending information and analyzing financial statements and supporting information to assess credit worthiness and risk coverage of loans.

 

Your attention to detail is key in this role. You demonstrate advanced knowledge of sound lending practices, policies, procedures, and laws governing all lending. Along with your expertise and exceptional customer service skills, you use prudent judgement and decisiveness in the analysis, approval, recommendation and decline of loans. You are also a willing coach and provide feedback on the submission and adjudication decision to team members.

 

You’ll be successful in this role if: others describe you as responsive, exceedingly competent, organized, and driven to dig into a file and understand the story. You know what’s critical to keep the application on track, and continually adapt to changing circumstances. You have a professional presence, and work daily to build relationships, credibility, and the competence of those around you.

 

Qualifications:

You have:

  • A related degree or diploma,
  • Experience in the areas of agricultural, commercial, and consumer lending and an understanding of lending requirements and compliance,
  • Excellent comprehension, communication, and interpersonal skills,
  • Solid working knowledge of MS Office,
  • Experience with customer relationship management software and loan origination systems,
  • Experience with syndications is preferred.

An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

 

The Location:

Synergy operates on the lands referred to as Treaty 6 Territory, which encompasses the unceded lands of Indigenous Nations and Peoples, including the Plains Cree, Woodland Cree, Saulteaux, Nakota, Dene, and Metis.

 

This role is eligible for hybrid work. Ideally, the incumbent would be based in Lloydminster or one of the communities we serve (Kindersley, Saskatoon, etc.).

 

To Apply:

Submit your cover letter and resume before the end of day on Sunday, March 19th, 2023, to:  careers@synergycu.ca. Please quote competition #233301 in the Subject Line.

 

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.

 

Synergy Credit Union aspires to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity of our country and encourages applications from everyone.

 

Learn about us at www.synergycu.ca, on YouTube, and on social.

 

Loans Officer

Are you ready for the next step of your career? Do you have the desire to help members and staff succeed personally and financially? Do you have a lending background? Luseland Credit Union is seeking a motivated leader to join their lending team as a Loans Officer.

THE POSITION – Loans Officer

Reporting to the General Manager, the Loans Officer will:

  • Provide lending services to current members and potential members and administer and control an assigned portion of the loan portfolio;
  • Recognize member needs and promote and cross-sell credit union lending and deposit services; and
  • Ensure all loan activities comply with relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires:

  • Attention to detail;
  • Strong leadership and communication skills;
  • Working knowledge of credit union products and services;
  • Desire and ability to be a team leader;
  • One-year of post-secondary training plus four to five years of job related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience; or two to four years of relevant post-secondary training.

COMPENSATION

Salary will be negotiated based on education and experience. Luseland Credit Union offers a fully paid benefits package, including 7.5% pension matching, variable pay structure, and an employee loan/deposit program.

ABOUT OUR CREDIT UNION

Luseland Credit Union has been a proud leader in the community for 60 years. Every year we provide support to various local projects and organizations in the form of volunteer time and donations.

From a single office, we serve a membership of more than 1760 and manage assets over $178 million with a loan portfolio of over $100 million. We position ourselves as fast followers and offer most of the same digital banking products as the large institutions, but with a greater focus on service. We opened our new building in late 2017 and it has allowed us to continue to grow our business and positioned LCU well to serve our membership long into the future.

Luseland Credit Union is growth and team-focused. We are committed to providing exceptional customer service and to being accountable to every member we serve.

If your goals and experience match our requirements, we invite you to submit your application by Thursday, April 6, 2023.

Adam Franko, General Manager
Luseland Credit Union

PO Box 518
Luseland SK S0L 2A0
F: 306-372-4446
E: adam.franko@luselandcu.com

Financial Services Advisor

The Synergy Experience – what is it exactly?  Just ask our employees. Their dedication to our customers (members) and each other has created an incredible place to work. We’re local, we offer personalized and competitive products & services. We are proud to be a part of a local and community focus and are seeking a Financial Services Advisor to help us continue our rich tradition of serving our community – since 1943!

What do our Financial Services Advisors do?

As an FSA, you will work in a retail banking environment where you have a meaningful impact on the financial wellness of members. You connect with existing and prospective members, understand their financial and personal goals, provide informative and personalized advice, and recommend the right products and solutions to achieve their goals and enable their financial success.

Our ideal candidate is a relationship builder. You’re motivated, with strong problem-solving and organizational skills. You’ll be a part of a team of knowledgeable professionals who share a genuine commitment to working with and delivering exceptional service to our membership, including account and deposit products, investments, and consumer lending products and services with some potential for small business/ag loans.

If building relationships, problem solving, and meeting challenges interests you…this dynamic career is what you’re looking for!

As a Financial Services Advisor, you will:

  • Manage a portfolio of members, partnering with current and potential members to understand their goals and priorities
  • Advise on and deliver a variety of products and services to successfully meet members’ needs
  • Engage in outreach, marketing, and follow-up opportunities to proactively seek out new business and deepen existing relationships, and
  • Promote Synergy Credit Union within our communities, including engaging in business development activities, volunteerism, phone calls, emails, and participating in campaigns.

What you need for this role:

  • Related post-secondary education (such as a Diploma or Degree in Business) and one to four years of job-related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Relationship and business development skills
  • Previous sales experience working with goals, strong closing/referral techniques, and pipeline development is desired
  • Mutual Fund Accreditation or successful completion of accreditation within 3 months of hire

We encourage you to apply. We have two levels in this role. Placement within these levels is dependent on experience and education.

What do 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 by end of day on Sunday, March 12th, referencing competition #233103 in the subject line.

More details:

  • Hours: 37.5 hours weekly.  Permanent full-time. 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 29,000 members and have reached over $2.5 billion in assets.

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 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.

Synergy Credit Union aspires 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

Credit Union General Manager

We’re seeking a General Manager.

WHO WE ARE:
St. Josephs’ Credit Union is a member owned full-service financial institution with assets of $93.5 million providing service to over 3000 members located in Petit de Grat, NS.  We are a team of fourteen, driven by our Co-operative values which uniquely position us to put people and our community at the forefront of all our decisions.   Together, we accomplish great things – join us as our new General Manager!

THE ROLE:

The General Manager is responsible to provide oversight, decision making, and leadership to credit union operations.  Working collaboratively with the Board and Management Team, the incumbent is also accountable for the development and execution of long-term strategic objectives that further the credit union’s goals and enable its’ financial viability, culture, community roots and long-term sustainability.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IS:

A Motivational Leader.  You believe in the power of a strong team, and foster collaboration.  You inspire those around you by keeping lines of communication open, sharing a compelling vision for change, setting clear expectations and celebrating accomplishments.  Recognizing and developing strengths in others is foundational to your future focus.

Industry Savvy.  You’ve worked in a financial institution and have a keen understanding of relevant policies, procedures and legislation governing it.  You have solid experience in commercial lending, liquidity and asset/liability management and are a pro at analyzing and interpreting financial reports.

Skilled at Business Development.  You understand the value of building strong relationships and partnerships and excel at spotting opportunities for growth with results to prove it.

Community and Cooperative Minded.  Being active in the community is important to you, and having a solid understanding of the culture, and economic concerns within and around your market are key to your success. You understand the co-operative way and can demonstrate how it aligns with your own values.

Strategic.  You look beyond status quo, ask the right questions and can piece things together to see the bigger picture.  You embrace the future and its possibilities and boast a proven track record of implementing long term strategies and executing plans to drive an organization forward.

EXPERIENCE:   

As some of our community members only speak French, you must be able to converse fluently in both French and English.  In addition, you must hold a bachelor’s degree in Business or Commerce and have a minimum of 10 years increasing leadership responsibility in a financial institution, or an equivalent combination of skills and experience.

THE OFFER:

This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive compensation and benefits package based on internal and external market equity and commensurate with experience.

TO APPLY:

If this opportunity sounds like a fit for you, submit your application by clicking here.

Applications will close on February 26, 2023.

ABOUT OUR CREDIT UNION:

St. Joseph’s Credit Union is a financial co-operative offering all the products and services you expect from today’s financial services industry, including full access via online banking, mobile, telephone, ATM as well as in-branch.  As a credit union, we are connected to the world’s largest financial network, an international co-operative community of over 1 billion people and are one of 46 other credit unions operating in the Atlantic provinces.

We are proud of and active in our community. In 2022, through sponsorships, charity donations and participation in local events, we were able to give back approximately $30,000.

Curious about what else we do? Check out our website, facebook or instagram page.

LOCATION:

St. Joseph’s Credit Union is located in Petit de Grat, on Isle Madame, NS part of Cape Breton Island.  Petit de Grat, one of many quaint Acadian fishing villages along the coast of Isle Madame, is known for its captivating scenery and variety of vistas including coastline, coves and islands.  Petit de Grat offers outdoor enthusiasts an abundance of activities year round and its proximity to the towns of Port Hawkesbury (50 kms) and Antigonish (109 kms) and city of Sydney (128 Kms) make it a great spot to live and/or work for those wanting a quieter lifestyle.

 

Farm and Business Advisor

Farm & Business Advisor – Tisdale Branch

Join the Cornerstone Crew!

 

Be Part of Something . . . .

Are you an outgoing individual who is great with numbers, and even better at building relationships? We’re looking for a dedicated Farm & Business Advisor who thrives in a fast-paced work environment and prides yourself on helping others to join our team at the Tisdale branch of Cornerstone Credit Union!

As a Farm & Business Advisor you’ll be an important part of a team of knowledgeable salespeople who share a genuine commitment in partnering with our members to achieve their financial goals.

Reporting to the Manager, Farm & Business, you will create exceptional member experiences for both new and existing members by delivering smart financial advice, solutions and alternatives through proactive needs-based sales and services. Through the management of diverse accounts, you will manage an assigned Farm & Business portfolio.

 

What We Are Looking For . . . .

To be considered for a Farm & Business Advisor at this level you must have a minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in sales and service managing a diverse portfolio in a farm and business banking environment along with professional qualifications by degree or combination of education and experience.

We are seeking a candidate who can handle whatever is thrown their way. We want someone who is driven, sharp, figures out problems and enjoys talking to people. A sense of humor is required. If it sounds like we expect a lot – we do. We’ve created a “MemberFirst” workplace that we are passionate about.

 

What You will Receive . . . .

Our employees enjoy a competitive compensation and benefit package that includes matched pension contributions and wellness and employment perks that contribute to a healthy work-life balance!

On top of earning a bi-weekly paycheque, you will also be eligible to receive additional pay for outstanding individual performance through our incentive pay program!

Formal & informal development opportunities offering challenge and growth.

The opportunity to be an integral member of a team of professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment motivated to do the best for their team and their members.

Opportunity to create connections that will establish you as the go-to-expert in the community.

 

We Say We Care, and We Mean It ♥

Cornerstone Credit Union has been named one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers for 2023! This is the 7th consecutive year we have received this recognition.

We serve approximately 39,000 members in 15 branches, employ around 280 people and manage assets of about $2.1 billion.

We are a Cornerstone family; fun, inclusive, supportive and respectful.

Wouldn’t you want to be a part of that!

 

Check out our website at www.cornerstonecu.com.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://cornerstonecu.prevueaps.com/jobs/252048.html

 

Farm and Business Advisor

Farm & Business Advisor – Emerald Park Branch

Join the Cornerstone Crew!

Be Part of Something . . . .

Are you an outgoing individual who is great with numbers, and even better at building relationships? We’re looking for a dedicated Farm & Business Advisor who thrives in a fast-paced work environment and prides yourself on helping others to join our team at the Emerald Park branch of Cornerstone Credit Union!

As a Farm & Business Advisor you’ll be an important part of a team of knowledgeable salespeople who share a genuine commitment in partnering with our members to achieve their financial goals.

Reporting to the Manager, Farm & Business, you will create exceptional member experiences for both new and existing members by delivering smart financial advice, solutions and alternatives through proactive needs-based sales and services. Through the management of diverse accounts, you will manage an assigned Farm & Business portfolio consisting of medium market commercial enterprise and agriculture accounts.

What We Are Looking For . . . .

To be considered for a Farm & Business Advisor at this level you must have a minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressive experience in sales and service managing a diverse portfolio in a farm and business banking environment along with professional qualifications by degree or combination of education and experience.

We are seeking a candidate who can handle whatever is thrown their way. We want someone who is driven, sharp, figures out problems and enjoys talking to people. A sense of humor is required. If it sounds like we expect a lot – we do. We’ve created a “MemberFirst” workplace that we are passionate about.

What You will Receive . . . .

Our employees enjoy a competitive compensation and benefit package that includes matched pension contributions and wellness and employment perks that contribute to a healthy work-life balance!

On top of earning a bi-weekly paycheque, you will also be eligible to receive additional pay for outstanding individual performance through our incentive pay program!

Formal & informal development opportunities offering challenge and growth.

The opportunity to be an integral member of a team of professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment motivated to do the best for their team and their members.

Opportunity to create connections that will establish you as the go-to-expert in the community.

We Say We Care, and We Mean It ♥

Cornerstone Credit Union has been named one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers for 2022! This is the 6th consecutive year we have received this recognition.

We serve approximately 39,000 members in 15 branches, employ around 280 people and manage assets of about $2.1 billion.

We are a Cornerstone family; fun, inclusive, supportive and respectful.

Wouldn’t you want to be a part of that!

Check out our website at www.cornerstonecu.com.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://cornerstonecu.prevueaps.com/jobs/245017-37571.html

Branch Manager Trainee

The Position:

The Branch Manager Trainee is a mobile position and must be willing to relocate to Rural Alberta/East Central Communities.

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

This is a full time permanent position.

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

The Person:

  • Minimum 5 years of credit granting or other financial institution lending experience.
  • Excellent critical analysis and decision making skills are essential for success in this role. In addition, excellent oral and written communication, high attention to technical detail and proven ability to work effectively in a time sensitive and team environment is necessary for this position.
  • Cooperative or Credit Union industry experience is a benefit.

Compensation:

  • Salary range $60,000 to $80,000/annually
  • Comprehensive benefits package.

 

SUBMIT RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:

Jennifer Hormann,

Vice President of Human Resources

Vision Credit Union Ltd.

Corporate Office

5007 – 51 Street

Camrose, Alberta T4V 1S6

Fax 780-679-5996

 

Only those individuals invited for an interview will be contacted.

Branch Manager

The Position:

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

This is a full time permanent position.

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

The Person:

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

Compensation:

  • Salary range $71,000 to $91,000/annually
  • Comprehensive benefits package.

SUBMIT RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO:

Jennifer Hormann,

Vice President of Human Resources

Vision Credit Union Ltd.

Corporate Office

5007 – 51 Street

Camrose, Alberta T4V 1S6

Fax 780-679-5996

Only those individuals invited for an interview will be contacted.

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