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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 12^th, 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.

Senior Advisor

Create your future with SASCU Credit Union! We invite you to be part of a team where you can feel good about the work you do and the positive impact 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!

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

What you’ll do:

Advise members on a full range of deposit and investment products (including new accounts, mutual funds, registered products, and term deposits).
Advise members on personal and small business lending products and services (including mortgages, loans, lines of credit, credit cards, and associated insurance products).
Service and manage an assigned portfolio of estate accounts.
Identify and pursue opportunities within an assigned portfolio and through referrals, connecting members to colleagues when appropriate to ensure the members’ financial needs are fully met.
Take a lead role in promotions and other activities to build the membership base and have a positive impact on the community.

What you’ll bring:

Two years of post-secondary education or equivalent.
At least 4-6 years of progressive financial services with demonstrated sales skills.
Registration as a Mutual Funds Representative, or enrollment in the Investment Funds in Canada (IFC) course within 3 months of attaining position, with the intention to register as a Mutual Funds Representative.

You’re perfect for this role if you:

Have demonstrated sales skills – promoting and selling financial products and services
Have strong organizational and time management skills
Are an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated leadership ability
Possess a high level of ownership, accountability, and initiative
Are committed 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. Learn more at www.sascu.com

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to meet fidelity bonding requirements, including completion of references, a criminal record check, and credit check.

Advice Coach

This is a great opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and community-minded organization!

We invite you to be part of a team where you can feel good about the work you do and the positive impact you will have in the communities we serve in the Shuswap. We believe in fostering a work environment that is the perfect blend of friendliness, support, and professionalism (not to mention fun)!

The Advice Coach is a subject matter expert and source of support for all aspects of SASCU’s advice/sales programs, skills, and expectations. The Advice Coach reports to the Director, Banking and continually enhances and advances SASCU’s Coaching Program, including being a resource to the Training Department (e.g., classroom training, webinars, supportive communications, job aides). This position leads the ongoing sales management disciplines of coaching (including observational) and on-demand training to sales positions in SASCU’s branches and Contact Centre.

*This is a new position at SASCU, and its accountabilities and the reporting relationship may evolve over the course of an initial one-year pilot. The successful candidate will be integral to the outcome and success of the pilot.

What you’ll do:

Observe, coach, and develop live interactions to ensure sales staff are following the service program to deliver a consistent experience throughout SASCU branches and the Contact Centre.
In collaboration with branch leaders, work to support individual development plans as they relate to sales and service.
Support branch leadership through development and provision of ongoing coaching material and ensure alignment with existing sales models.
Contribute to the performance review process by providing input into staff performance reviews through regular updates, feedback, and post-coaching debriefs.
Collaborate with internal partners (e.g., the Marketing Department) to develop and deliver internal sales campaigns that support business development and growth.
Actively and continually seek and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and increased efficiencies; recommend and share ideas for improvements.

What you’ll bring:

A post-secondary degree or diploma is preferred.
4 to 6 years’ experience within financial services and/or sales leadership.
Registered as a mutual funds representative or willing to be licensed within a three-month period.

You’re perfect for this role if you have:

Knowledge of the features and benefits of lending and investments, including mutual funds.
Demonstrated leadership ability, including experience mentoring, coaching, and change management.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
High level of ownership, accountability, and initiative.

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 an excellent opportunity for a community-minded individual to further their career within a successful and growing organization. If this sounds like you, let us know! To apply, please email a cover letter and résumé to us at hr@sascu.com.

A bit about SASCU:

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to meet fidelity bonding requirements, including completion of references, a criminal record check, and credit check.

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.

Account Representative 5 – Union (Retail Lending)

Together, Let’s Do Great Things!

Improving financial health, enriching lives, and building healthier communities. These are at the core of who we are and what we do at Coastal Community Credit Union. We are looking for an Account Representative (Retail Lender), with at least five years of financial services experience and a vision of improving people’s financial health. The Account Representative will have advanced knowledge of retail lending to support the Nanaimo region. If your strength is building relationships and providing expert personalized service to help people reach their financial goals, we want to hear from you.

What’s the role?

As an Account Representative, you will thrive in a relationship-based sales environment that rewards your successes. You will use your great communication skills to understand our members and clients’ needs and share your knowledge of products and services to help them achieve their financial goals. You will also have a proven track record of recognizing sales opportunities and achieving defined targets.

Drawing on our full line of products and services, as well as our experts from our other business lines, you’ll offer individualized comprehensive solutions to suit unique situations. As a primary business developer, you’ll take an active role in maintaining, attracting, and expanding members’ relationships with Coastal Community. We want high quality interactions with our members and clients, and we’ll give you the education and support to enhance your retail lending skills.

What will you do?

Your goal will be to improve the financial health of Coastal Community’s members by building relationships. On a typical day, you may help people with mortgages, lines of credit, personal lending solutions, credit cards, banking transactions, and investments (including registered products). You will also identify opportunities for referrals to our other business lines to meet the member’s full financial needs.

What are we looking for?

An efficient collaborative team player ready for a challenge
A minimum of 5 years of financial services experience with a minimum of 2 years lending exposure or an equivalent combination of post-secondary education and experience;
Solid experience with personal lending and deposits;
Solid understanding of the competitive environment in the financial marketplace, and local communities within the region;
An interest in pursuing internal and external business development opportunities
Proven track record of achieving defined sales and service goals and targets.

If you’re an approachable problem solver who embraces self-development and life-long learning, you’ll be a great fit with us!

Who are we?

Since first forming in 1946, Coastal Community has grown to become the largest financial services provider based on Vancouver Island. We’re proud of the legacy we’ve built and the things that make us who we are:

We’re 100% member-owned, with all decisions made locally—right here on Vancouver Island.
We’re a growing organization with over $4 billion in assets under management. Coastal Community helps improve the financial health of over 100,000 members and clients through our 24 branches, 16 insurance offices, 4 business centres, plus our wide range of online and digital services.
We believe in making meaningful contributions to the communities we call home. Each year, we give over half a million to community organizations and programs.

If you join us you’ll work hard, but have a lot of fun along the way. We offer a generous compensation package and a great work/life balance because we want you to spend your career here. Many people do!

Business Relationship Advisor

Relationship Manager

The Opportunity
We’re looking for an energetic retail lender who is savvy in agricultural, commercial and consumer lending to join our team! This position provides lending service to both our Raymore and Dysart branches, as well as the surrounding area.

At Raymore Credit Union, we think differently. As a financial co-operative, we’re guided and inspired by principles that aim to advance the well-being of our members and communities. We’re motivated to do more for them by deepening relationships and delivering a remarkable experience – and we count on our talented employees to get us there! We offer a stunning benefit and pension package, including rewards, work-life balance, and many opportunities to get involved in our local communities. You’ll share our core value of putting people before profits and guided by our vision of building a stronger community. You’ll be part of a collaborative team sharing your commitment, energy, and passion for delivering an exceptional member experience.

How you’ll spend your time

Building relationships by supporting and providing solutions to our ag and commercial members’ goals and concerns, including unique and complex financial needs.
Participating in a goal-oriented environment, assisting members in branch, and from time to time getting out of the office and going to visit the member at their place!
Proactively promoting our products and services to meet/exceed our member expectations, ensuring compliance and member follow-up.
On you… learning and spending time on personal and career development!

Who we’re looking for
The ideal candidate is already lending and has at least some background knowledge of the agriculture world. The candidate would have related post-secondary (ex. Business Diploma), or an equivalent combination of education and work experience; however, we are willing to train the right candidate! A current understanding (or desire to learn) lending requirements is needed. Successful candidates will be very personable and carry excellent organizational and time management skills.

What you get in return

Life-work balance; an organization that really treats you like family
Spectacular benefits package including health and dental coverage, life insurance, and one of the best pension plans around!
Variable compensation that rewards you for your personal outstanding performance
Meaningful work that really makes a difference in our members’ lives
A birthday cake on your birthday 🙂

Our Family
To be a part of our RCU team we’re looking for someone that carries our values:

Caring & Integrity – respectful and providing help to others
Co-operation – works together and willing to put others’ needs first when necessary
Leadership & Prosperity – always encouraging and working towards greater success!
Commitment – a can do attitude – reliable, dependable, and dedicated
Communicating – clearly, honestly, and with positive intent
Flexible – tour to meet with members or ready for a quick convo at the ball field or rink!

Interested?
We encourage you to apply now by sending your resume to Ellen Phillips at ephillips@raymorecu.com
Be sure to get your application in – we can’t wait for you to join us!
This opportunity will remain open until filled.

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

Senior Manager, Commercial Credit Risk

Interior Savings is a locally based financial institution serving the Interior Region of British Columbia; we are one of the largest credit unions in the province. Our customers are our members, our members are our owners, and our success begins and ends with you. Our Way Forward is to make a positive difference in people’s lives and enrich each member’s life journey while keeping the human touch in a digital world. Interior Savings takes pride in the fact that we operate in a socially responsible manner and are highly visible supporters of the communities we serve. That’s local money for local good.

If you would like to be part of a team that makes a positive difference in people’s lives, check out this great opportunity.

We are seeking a Full Time Senior Manager, Commercial Credit Risk. With exceptional attention to detail the Senior Manager, Commercial Credit Risk is accountable for adjudicating commercial, small business and agricultural credit applications generated by the Commercial/Small Business Centers. This position is responsible for ensuring that the approved applications meet acceptable risk requirements in accordance with prudent lending practices, corporate lending policy, as well as regulatory and legislative requirements.

This position ensures, within established lending limits, the review, recommendation and approval of commercial, small business and agricultural credit applications that exceed the limits of the Commercial Managers and Commercial Account Managers. Presentation and support of recommended applications to the Management Credit Committee through established approval processes is a key activity of this position. In addition, this position will develop and implement an effective 2nd level of defense framework of ongoing commercial credit reviews.

As part of the risk management team, the Senior Manager, Commercial Credit Risk actively pursues the assessment of loan portfolio risks and trends and maintenance of credit quality through recommendation of Branch / Regional Office / Staff commercial lending limits, monitoring of portfolio performance, identification of emerging industry, macro-economic and political risks, and training and guidance of commercial lenders. This role is responsible for formulating and recommending policies and procedures for commercial lending, implementing approved policies and procedures, and establishing a compliance and related data quality monitoring and reporting regime. This includes recommending revision of relevant areas of the corporate Investment & Lending Policy and Guidelines in alignment with the Credit Union’s strategic plan and the Board established risk appetite.

This position involves frequent contact with senior management, commercial / small business banking personnel, account managers as well as Accounting, Audit and Treasury departments in a variety of capacities including developing new, more efficient, and pro-active methods to track portfolio quality and trends and test to pre-determined performance benchmarks.

The Senior Manager, Commercial Credit Risk is responsible for providing support, guidance, and direction on matters regarding the administration of higher risk, delinquent and non-performing commercial loans to minimize risk of loss. This role is also responsible for developing reports and metrics on the commercial loan portfolio, including composition, quality, and performance, and collaborating with Finance on the ongoing development, analysis, and calibration of the commercial loan portion of the loan loss model.

*This role is eligible for remote, hybrid or in office work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in commerce, business, or a related field
Either a CGA, CA, CMA designation preferred

Experience/Knowledge

Minimum 5 years’ experience in commercial risk underwriting with a financial institution, in addition to 7-9 years of field experience in commercial lending
In-depth knowledge of credit structuring, security requirements and lending policy, guidelines and practices is a critical requirement for this position
A working knowledge of legal issues related to commercial, agricultural lending is required to ensure security, terms, and conditions of approvals are appropriate and effective

For more information or to apply for this position please visit our website: www.interiorsavings.com

We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact short-listed candidates only.