Occupation Types: Lending – Retail

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!

We are seeking two (2) experienced, full-time Lending Service Representative to be based out of our Radville and Avonlea Branches.  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.

Preferred/Ideal 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 Credit Union / Organization: 

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 Communities:

Radville: Radville is a small valley town in southern Saskatchewan with a small river, Long Creek running through the north end of the town providing fishing and recreation to the local families. Located only 35 minutes from the city of Weyburn, Radville is a community of close to 1000 and has both an elementary and high school in the community. A Regional Park, a 9-hole sand green golf course just west of town and great recreation facilities allow for local swimming and skating lessons, curling leagues and many hockey and baseball teams. The community also boasts a modern healthcare clinic, hospital, and long-term care facility.

Avonlea: Located in southern Saskatchewan, the charming community of Avonlea is a quick 45-minute drive from Regina or Moose Jaw. A thriving village, Avonlea has a strong local business core, a variety of indoor and outdoor recreational facilities, a K-12 School, grocery store and more. Avonlea features many easy to access local and nearby attractions including the Long Creek Golf & Country Club, Dunnet Regional Park, Claybank Brick Plant National Historic Site, the dirt hills, badlands and much more.

Compensation:

Radius Credit Union offers a competitive compensation package including a 7% matched defined contribution pension plan administered by the Co-operative Superannuation Society, participation in a Variable Incentive Program, a full range of employee benefits including medical, dental, EAP and life/disability insurance.

If you are interested in becoming a part of our team, please submit your resume, in confidence, on or before October 11, 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.

Loans Officer

Bruno Savings and Credit Union Limited is seeking a lender to work out of our Bruno location. We are a $130M credit union servicing two locations and surrounding areas.
Our credit union credit portfolio is growing and this is a great opportunity for somebody that has 2-3 years of lending experience to become part of our growth story. The position will report directly to the General Manager.

The ideal candidate will be working directly with the lending team to service our existing membership base and to grow our lending portfolio.

At Bruno Credit Union; we pride ourselves on our dedication to meeting our member’s needs and our financial and volunteer support we provide in our communities.

The experience you bring:
– 2+ years of lending experience
– Understanding of financial statements and assessing risks
– Relationship Management skills
– Self-motivated individual that understands that the measurement of success is measured by the support we provide to our membership.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. Please visit brunocu.com to familiarize yourself with our Credit Union.

Please send resume to the attention of:
General Manager, Marcel Gauthier
Via email: marcel.gauthier@brunocu.com

Commercial Account Manager II – remote available

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

As a subject matter expert, the incumbent plays a lead role in coaching, guiding, and training credit unions in all aspects of credit adjudication.  You will demonstrate loan portfolio management and risk mitigation for complex credit clients through the review of financial statements, cash flow mechanics, business plans, identifying trends, monitoring risk, and assessing for credit restructuring.

This position will provide consulting services to credit unions lending personnel and, where necessary, meet with Central’s legal counsel to discuss legal options.   Plays a central role in maintaining the operations manual, ensuring content is accurate and consistent with industry practices and Manitoba law.  You will structure, negotiate, and document complex credit submissions and negotiate all terms of credit with credit unions in a fair and respectful manner.

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 marketplace.  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.

Education & Experience

Your background includes a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a similar capacity with a focus on Commercial Lending and Credit Adjudication. Knowledge of Agricultural 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.

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 Unions in Manitoba are governed by Manitoba’s Credit Unions and Caisses Populaires Act. CUCM manages their 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.

The Company

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter to hrcucm@cucm.org (Please note NCL has indicated the apply now functionality of this website has been turned off due to errors so please do not apply this way).

Mobile Mortgage Specialist

af·fin·i·ty (noun):

  1. A Sask-born co-operative financial institution
  2. a natural compatibility

We want our employees to feel great coming to work so that’s why we give our talent the tools to excel. After all, an exceptional employee experience leads to extraordinary experiences for our members. If you have an affinity for working in a vibrant environment where your achievements are celebrated, then a career with us sounds like the perfect fit!

As a Mobile Mortgage Specialist, you’ll grow Affinity’s residential mortgage business by focusing on origination outside of the advice centre network.

 What you’ll do:

  • Provide appropriate mortgage solutions designed to satisfy members’ long-term goals
  • Coordinate end-to-end mortgage fulfillment (often, remotely)
  • Accountable for increasing Affinity’s share of wallet by effectively promoting larger suite of consumer banking (including Wealth) capabilities and solutions and referring cross-sell opportunities to appropriate channel or specialists
  • Meet with members outside of the advice centre network, at the member’s convenience

What you’ll get:

  • On top of the contractual connection (competitive salary, variable incentive pay, and benefits), we offer rewards and experiences that also speak to your experiential and emotional connection to work and to the communities we serve.
  • Affinity is proud of our remarkable employee experience where employees have support to grow their careers, do what they love, and can be their whole selves at work.
  • A total rewards package with health & dental benefits, a pension plan and health spending account
  • Vacation time, personal days off and a paid volunteer day to maintain a healthy life/work balance

What you’ve got:

  • Post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field, plus 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Industry leading sales ability in growing a book, achieving targets and building a pipeline using a member centric approach
  • Experience in making expert lending product and service recommendations, as well as providing quality member centric referrals to other financial solutions experts
  • Experience with using a broad range of digital channels and devices (i.e. online services, mobile applications, smartphones, tablets, etc.)

How to throw your hat in the ring: Review all of our current job opportunities at www.affinitycu.ca/careers/opportunities and submit your application there using our new Application Portal!

We can’t wait for you to fully unbank yourself and join the Affinity team!

Manager Credit Risk

Manager, Credit Risk

 Are you interested in a meaningful career where you can contribute to the financial well-being and economic growth of Indigenous people and communities in Canada? The Bank is at an exciting time in its’ history, we’re growing, and as a result, we’re increasing our workforce with bright, energetic, purposeful individuals of all walks of life.

As a Manager, Credit Risk, you will be overseeing the Bank’s credit granting process by primarily adjudicating, reporting and tracking procedures for commercial, personal and mortgage lending nationwide. This is a permanent full-time position. We are open to hybrid or in-office at one of our main office locations in Saskatoon or Vancouver. These locations are on First Nations land.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

  • Support the commercial and personal lending process through adjudication of credit applications
  • Contribute to bank customer service standards through timely turnaround of deals
  • Work with the VP to develop solutions, such as new products to address business and personal banking needs
  • Enhance and maintain the Bank’s Credit Risk Management policies and procedures and lending platforms
  • Remain current with Credit Risk Management best practices and procedures
  • Assess commercial applications ensuring they provide a high quality of risk assessment, credit structure, due diligence, and credit presentation
  • Adjudicate personal and mortgage loan applications ensuring a high quality of risk assessment
  • Approve credits within delegated limits and make recommendations on others that require approval from the VP or CEO
  • Regulatory compliance management and testing of commercial and retail credit business functions
  • Comply with FNBC credit policies, procedures, guidelines, and best practices regarding all credit related matters
  • Liaise with Internal Audit to identify areas of concern with Credit and Monitoring and Control
  • Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual credit risk reporting
  • Coach and assist the Commercial Group and Retail Group in maintaining and implementing credit risk controls
  • Share expertise and knowledge with the Commercial and Retail Groups and other business units
  • Act as a reference and source of expertise to the Bank and management teams
  • Understand and implement the monitoring & control and delinquency process for commercial and retail departments

What we’re looking for:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Finance or Accounting), Commerce or related field
  • Five (5) years’ experience working in a credit-related role: Commercial lending experience is required; Retail lending experience considered an asset.
  • Experience with lending to First Nations
  • Three (3) years’ experience in a people management role
  • Understanding of commercial/small business/personal loans and lending procedures
  • Demonstrated sound judgement to make decisions
  • Attention to detail
  • Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage a high volume of work with tight deadlines
  • Acceptable criminal record and credit checks

We are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace and value and respect diversity of our staff.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including group benefits, savings plan, professional development, and opportunities for career growth. If you are interested in this opportunity, meet the qualifications, and are eligible to work in Canada, please visit our website at www.fnbc.ca or send your resume and cover letter by email to apply@fnbc.ca. The posting will close on August 29, 2023.

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

Manager, Financial Services

We invite you to lead a team where you can feel good about the work you do and the positive impact you have on 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!

The Manager, Financial Services leads the Advisory Team to achieve objectives, ensure operational efficiency, and deliver on the SASCU Member Experience. This position actively provides coaching to branch staff to execute SASCU’s sales and service strategy and achieve member and employee satisfaction. This role is also responsible for managing an assigned member portfolio, including offering advice and financial products and services to members.

What you’ll do:

  • Lead and develop staff by being a resource and providing coaching, guidance, and technical direction on all investment and lending products, services, policies, and procedures.
  • Monitor individual and team results, identify gaps to target in a timely manner, and implement action plans to close gaps.
  • Collaborate with the Regional Branch Manager to develop a proactive strategy to lead the branch to build a greater membership base and have a positive impact on the community.
  • Provide coaching to branch staff for consistency of activities and behaviours that support the Member Experience.
  • Support staff in correcting complex and/or difficult member service situations;
  • Ensure adherence to service standards through ongoing observation, communications, and training.
  • Lead direct reports through the annual performance management process using goal setting, interim reviews, feedback, and year-end reviews to improve results.
  • Oversee and monitor member services and lending activities to ensure the provision of maximum service levels and the smooth flow of work.
  • Conduct and oversee a variety of audit activities to ensure compliance with procedures, policies, and regulations.
  • Partner with members at all stages of their life, providing advice on a full range of deposit, investment, and lending products and services for an assigned portfolio.
  • Undertake other related duties to support the collective success of the branch team and maximize the Member Experience.

 

What you’ll bring:

  • 5-7 years of progressive financial industry experience in investments and lending, including 2 years in a leadership role.
  • Registered as a mutual funds representative, or enrolled in an applicable course upon commencement and registered within 3 months.
  • 2 years of mutual funds sales experience.

 

You’re perfect for this role if you:

  • Enjoy providing effective leadership to staff through on-going coaching and feedback.
  • Have a solid knowledge of credit union policies, procedures, and investment and lending products and services.
  • Possess solid working knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to activities supervised and performed.
  • Demonstrate excellent sales coaching skills and the ability to provide exceptional member service.
  • Are able to resolve challenging and complex member situations that have been escalated.
  • Show commitment to continuous learning and self-development.

 

We invest in our employees by offering:

  • A competitive base salary 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, a flexible “Floater Day”, 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 is a full-time Monday to Friday position. 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 19,000 members, 150 staff, and $1 billion in assets. In addition, SASCU stewards $235 million in client investments and serves more than 5,000 insurance customers. 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.

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