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 including the sales of mutual funds, 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
  • Strong experience in consumer lending is required
  • Relationship and business development skills
  • Previous sales experience working with goals, strong closing/referral techniques, and pipeline development is desired
  • Strong interpersonal and listening skills; can carry on great interactions in a variety of channels
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Mutual Fund Accreditation or successful completion of accreditation may be required 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 July 4, 2024, referencing competition #243604 in the subject line.

More details:

  • Hours: Permanent full-time
  • Hours: 37.5 hours weekly. Currently Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and flexibility to work outside various hours is required for travel, events, and member meetings.
  • Salary: $60,000 – $75,000

A little more about us:

Synergy Credit Union is a people-inspired Credit Union with ambitious goals. We endeavour to deliver amazing financial experiences, earn our customers (members) trust, grow our relationships, and build sustainable communities.

We exist to help our members achieve their financial goals by understanding their needs and delivering exceptional service in modern, convenient, and secure ways. We empower our members by sharing our experience and tools, so they can make robust plans through each stage of life.

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 27,000 members and have reached over $2.5 billion in assets.

We were named one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers for the 7th consecutive year. This reflects our workplace culture and commitment to building relationships beyond banking with our members, and our team.

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. Inclusive of Saskatoon, Lloydminster, Kindersley, Macklin, Denzil, Lashburn, Marshall, Maidstone, Neilburg, Marsden, St. Walburg and Paradise Hill.

 

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

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 including the sales of mutual funds, 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 two to four years of job-related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Strong experience in consumer lending is required
  • Relationship and business development skills
  • Previous sales experience working with goals, strong closing/referral techniques, and pipeline development is desired
  • Strong interpersonal and listening skills; can carry on great interactions in a variety of channels
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Mutual Fund Accreditation or successful completion of accreditation, or licensed within 3 months of hire

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 June 23, 2024, referencing competition #243102 in the subject line.

More details:

  • Status: Permanent, full-time
  • Hours: 37.5 hours weekly. Requires ability to work a Saturday rotation schedule, and flexibility to work outside regular hours for travel, events, and member meetings.
  • Salary: $60,000 to $75,000

A little more about us:

Synergy Credit Union is a people-inspired Credit Union with ambitious goals. We endeavour to deliver amazing financial experiences, earn our customers’ (members’) trust, grow our relationships, and build sustainable communities.

We exist to help our members achieve their financial goals by understanding their needs and delivering exceptional service in modern, convenient, and secure ways. We empower our members by sharing our experience and tools, so they can make robust plans through each stage of life.

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 27,000 members and have reached over $2.5 billion in assets.

We were named one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers for the 7th consecutive year. This reflects our workplace culture and commitment to building relationships beyond banking with our members, and our team.

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. Inclusive of Saskatoon, Lloydminster, Kindersley, Macklin, Denzil, Lashburn, Marshall, Maidstone, Neilburg, Marsden, St. Walburg and Paradise Hill.

 

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 Adjudicator

The Position:

The Credit Adjudicator is a motivated, career-minded Credit Adjudicator responsible for evaluating and approving credit applications which exceed lender’s or branch limits. Additional responsibilities will include assistance in developing and implementation of credit policies and procedures as well as assisting our training department with lender focused training. Assist with special projects, and new business development tools and programs as required. Provide advice and direction to lenders and credit analyst regarding the analysis, structuring and negotiation of credit applications and related documentation.

Under executive direction, reporting to the Senior Vice President of Credit, the Credit Adjudicator will evaluate and approve credit applications within designated limits. Credit applications which exceed the credit adjudicator limits will be submitted to the Senor Vice President of Credit and/or Credit Committee. The position is responsible for ensuring that the approved applications meet acceptable risk requirements and provide a reasonable, risk‐based return on investment, in accordance with prudent lending practice, corporate lending policy, as well as regulatory and legislative requirements.

This is a full time permanent position.

For complete job posting details, please visit our website www.visioncu.ca/en/about-vision/careers

The Person:

  • Seven to nine years of job-related experience is required for this complex position.
  • 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:

  • 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 780-679-0569

jobs@visioncu.ca

Only those individuals invited for an interview will be contacted.

Financial Services Relationship Manager

We are expanding our team to help us evolve through the next stage of our growth journey, and we want you to help shape our future. We now have a career opportunity for a Full Time Financial Services Relationship Manager, located in Regina.

As the Financial Services Relationship Manager you will be….

Responsible for delivering core banking products and financial services to members through a consultative relationship. This includes:

  • Providing lending products including personal and mortgage loans.
  • Providing deposit products such as GIC and RRSP.
  • Managing a growing portfolio of relationships.
  • Providing a holistic approach to services.
  • Developing business through community involvement and networking opportunities.
  • Positively influencing member acceptance of a technology driven approach to banking services.
  • Establishing relationships of trust and confidence with members to ensure retention of existing business and future business.

As the Financial Services Relationship Manager you are ….

  • Able to take a holistic approach with each member interaction in order to provide the right solutions which involves identifying referral opportunities to other lines of business including wealth management and business services.
  • Entrepreneurial in your approach to building business, with a proven track record in sales and business development.
  • A motivated and results-oriented professional who believes that getting involved in the community, building relationships and participating in business development and networking events is fundamental to building a pipeline of prospects and opportunity.
  • A team player with accomplished listening skills and a genuine interest in helping members meet their current and future financial needs.
  • A proactive, knowledgeable, self-starter, able to provide core products and services to our members using a variety of traditional and non-traditional delivery channels.

If you are motivated by the thought of this challenge ….

And can demonstrate success through 3-5 years of experience providing holistic financial advice including proficiency in lending and adjudicating along with post-secondary classes or courses, then this position may be for you!

Get to know us

TCU Financial Group is a credit union grown by Saskatchewan people. For 70 years we’ve been rooted in the province of Saskatchewan, creating our story, growing and evolving alongside the needs of our members. We provide a full suite of financial solutions to people and businesses across the province and one thing that has never changed – our heart remains committed to the people and the communities we serve.

Rewarding times ahead

To support the evolution of our organization, we need talented people who are passionate about creating and delivering meaningful financial solutions for our members. In addition to providing competitive compensation, benefits and pension programs, we support our TCU Financial Group Team and their families by providing an enhanced vacation program to enjoy time doing what they love outside of work.

Thank you for your interest in exploring your future with us!

The deadline for this career opportunity is Monday, April 8, 2024.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to:

Human Resources Department
TCU Financial Group
Email: hr@tcu.sk.ca

Branch Manager

We invite you to lead 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 region. We believe in fostering a work environment that is the perfect blend of friendliness, support, and professionalism, not to mention fun!

As the Branch Manager at our Downtown Branch, you will provide overall branch management by leading the team to achieve objectives, ensure operational efficiency and deliver on the SASCU Member Experience. The Branch Manager will coach the sales team to achieve results and implement SASCU’s sales and advice strategy and tactics. The Branch Manager will develop a proactive strategy to lead the branch to build a greater membership base and have a positive impact on the community.

What you’ll do:

  • Coach the branch team on branch objectives/goals and ensure teamwork to achieve the desired results.
  • Ensure effective use of campaigns to support achieving annual financial targets.
  • Build relationships with internal partners and keep informed of local market activities to support other business goals.
  • Implement SASCU service standards, processes, and plans.
  • Be visible and accessible, welcoming interaction with employees and members to build rapport, discuss their needs and resolve concerns.
  • Ensure strong and open channel of communication and collaboration within the branch team and across SASCU departments and subsidiaries.
  • Effectively lead employees through change with particular emphasis on change tools, processes, and collaboration with Human Resources as necessary.
  • Make staffing decisions (hiring, promotion, and corrective action) and participate in decisions made by the Manager, Member Experience to leverage the talents of the branch team.
  • Develop and recommend operational plans, budgets, and staffing levels to ensure that the needs of the credit union are met.
  • Manage and assigned portfolio of members, servicing their investing, lending, and general banking needs.

What you’ll bring:

  • Seven to ten years of financial industry experience, including at least three years at the leadership level.
  • Mutual funds license or willing to be licensed within a three-month period.
  • A degree or diploma in Business Administration is preferred.
  • Access to transportation and willingness to travel within the SASCU community.

You’re perfect for this role if you:

  • Demonstrate a results orientation in both sales and service.
  • Have an aptitude for business development and relationship building.
  • Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

We invest in our employees by offering:

  • A competitive base salary ($93,200 – $116,600 per year) plus performance-based incentive pay, and a pension plan with SASCU matching all funds.
  • Comprehensive group benefits coverage including extended health and dental care, travel insurance, and life insurance, and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.
  • Flexible spending account for additional health and personal wellness activities and expenses.
  • Flexible work arrangements and paid time off including vacation, medical/care time, personal days, and paid community volunteering.
  • Opportunities for career growth, financial assistance for training and development, and rewards and recognition.
  • Additional benefits including waived or reduced banking fees and reduced rates on personal loans and mortgages.

This position is full-time, Monday to Friday. 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.

 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

SASCU is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting Diversity and Inclusion. We recruit and select applicants for employment solely based on their qualifications, with emphasis on selecting the best-qualified person for the job. We support an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their experiences, ideas, and perspectives.

 

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 20,000 members, 165 staff, and $1 billion in assets. Learn more at www.sascu.com

 

The successful candidate will be required to meet fidelity bonding requirements, including completion of references, a criminal record check, and credit check.

Financial Services Advisors

Financial Services Advisors – Yorkton, Indian Head and Tisdale Branches

Are you great with numbers, and even better at building relationships? We’re looking for finance-savvy, dedicated Financial Services Advisors to join our teams at the Yorkton, Indian Head or Tisdale Head branches of Cornerstone Credit Union!

As a Financial Services 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. 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. You’ll provide insight to our members in areas like accounts, complex consumer investments (terms, registered products, mutual funds) lending products and services (consumer loans and mortgages, including builder mortgages, small farm and business lending) insurance, and estate processing all to help them meet their financial needs. You will develop solid working relationships with our members and work hand in hand with many areas of our organization all in providing excellent member service!

Post-secondary education in Business or a related discipline with at least 2 to 4 years progressive sales and service investment experience managing a diverse portfolio (investments and lending) in a consumer banking environment is the minimum requirement for this position, but you’ll have a leg up if your experience includes mutual funds sales experience or if you are working on obtaining your mutual funds designation. If you know what makes Cornerstone Credit Union different and the products and services we provide, that’s even better! Plus, this position offers plenty of opportunity for on-the-job learning and career development.

You’ll receive competitive compensation, great benefits, and matched pension contributions. We also offer performance incentives and wellness and employment perks. Positions located in Yorkton and Tisdale are in-scope positions and union membership is required.

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 eighth straight year.

Choose a rewarding career at Cornerstone Credit Union.

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.

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