Manager, Financial Services

At Conexus, it’s not what we do, it’s how we do it.

It’s not just something we say at Conexus. It’s a promise delivered by our 900 employees each day. We are passionate about our members’ financial health, and our employees reflect that passion. At Conexus it’s about more than conducting a banking transaction, it’s about creating a personalized experience for each member. We do this by keeping it simple and lending an ear to each member’s individual needs throughout Saskatchewan.

The bigger picture

We’re looking for a dynamic leader who loves to coach and help others succeed to come on board as a Manager, Financial Services (MFS2) for the Bethune, Holdfast, Lumsden and Southey branches. This will complete the leadership team of three (one Branch Manager and two Manager, Financial Services) to support the four locations.

How you’ll be spending your time

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

The way people describe you

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

The experience you bring

  • Experience in consumer lending and investments
  • Formal or informal leadership exposure is an asset

So, what do you think – does this sound like you? Do you think you’re the right fit? If you do, and you have the qualifications outlined above, then we encourage you to apply now. If you have questions about this position, please contact Shaulen Lang at shaulen.lang@conexus.ca. But act fast, the opportunity closes on April 21, 2022.

Financial Consultant (Investment Advisor)

**Posting Deadline: Please submit your application by 11:59 PM PST,  April 30, 2022**

Position Type: Permanent

Together, Let’s Do Great Things!

We’re the largest financial institution based on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, and we’ve got an opportunity for you. We are looking for a Financial Consultant to support our Comox Valley Region, so if you’re passionate about improving people’s financial health and have experience with investment advice, including managing stocks, bonds and/or mutual funds, we’d like to hear from you!

What’s the role?

Reporting to the Manager, Private Wealth Group, with a functional accountability to the Branch Manager, as the Financial Consultant you are responsible to contribute to the achievement of growth and profitability targets for Coastal Community by developing/enhancing mutually beneficial relationships with members and clients to promote the advantages that Coastal Community can offer. You will build relationships with existing and potential members/clients to provide advice and solutions of banking, borrowing, saving, and protection based on the unique needs of our members and clients. You are responsible for providing exceptional quality service to members/clients reviewing their current financial information, goals and objectives and working together to create a plan and direction to meet their overall needs. As the Financial Consultant you are also responsible for self-development and continuous learning to maintain and achieve the required knowledge to perform all principle duties and responsibilities.

Your duties will include:

  • Proactively developing strong member/client relationships through regular contact providing quality advice and recommendations to ensure members/clients are aware of the Coastal Community’s full product and service offerings.
  • Utilizing Coastal Community’s client service matrix and segmentation tools that are within CRM with each member/client.
  • Inputting & maintaining all client information into a CRM system to create a permanent record of member/client interactions and discussions and maintain appropriate client documentation.
  • Profiling members and clients to determine their personal financial needs based on their life stages and life events and pro-actively act upon the opportunities identified using Coastal Community’s processes.
  • Utilizing client advocacy, centers of influence, seminars etc. to proactively develop business.
  • Performing other duties as required to deliver exceptional service to Coastal Community members/clients and to enable the team to capitalize on all relationship building opportunities.
  • Assisting members/clients in making decisions about banking, borrowing, saving, and protecting.
  • Interviewing clients to determine their financial goals and objectives needed to develop a segmented financial plan.
  • Proactively utilizing financial planning software to develop a plan for each member/client focusing on the achievement of their short and long term goals.
  • Meeting regularly with each member/client to review their financial situation and make updates and adjustments where necessary following Coastal Community’s Client Service Matrix.

What are we looking for?

  • You will hold or be eligible to be IIROC licensed as a Registered Representative in the Province of BC within 9 months of start date
  • You will complete all Continuing Education (CE) credits as required and have completed the CFP designation and be a member in good standing within 18 months of start
  • a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the financial services industry, including 1 year experience in managing stocks, bonds, and/or mutual funds

Ideally, you are a flexible, collaborative team player with:

  • Working knowledge of various computer software applications including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and industry specific software; as well as above average organization and computer skills and proven relationship sales ability.
  • Familiarity with all Credit Union products and services, a proven track record of identifying and acting upon opportunities, and the ability to refer business to other Credit Union business lines to build client relationships.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate in a clear, concise manner is required to transfer information and understanding to members.
  • Effective listening skills to and engage members in conversation to understand and identify their immediate financial needs, and provide resolution through sourcing information, matching an appropriate product/service and/or referring members to the appropriate individual to complete their request.
  • The ability to multitask with above average keyboarding and internet/computer navigation skills for searching on-line client data and product information while simultaneously conversing with the member is essential to ensure that members receive excellent member service.
  • Interviewing skills and the ability to ask probing questions are required, as well as having the flexibility to adapt to each request and move between a variety of member concerns/questions/requests.

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!

Manager, Member Experience

An amazing opportunity to build your management career with a dynamic employer in a stunning, natural setting.

Create your future with SASCU. 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)! Add in a comprehensive total rewards program which includes a competitive base salary and variable pay program, plus health and retirement benefits and much more!

 

As the Manager, Member Experience, you will be a key member of the branch leadership team and will actively interact with members, provide coaching to front-line staff to execute SASCU’s sales and service strategy, and achieve member and employee satisfaction targets. You will lead the day-to-day activities of the front line and offer a full range of products and services to meet members’ needs.

 

What you’ll do:

  • Lead and develop the front-line team to actively identify opportunities to recommend products and services to meet member needs and make quality referrals to other teams.
  • Monitor individual and team targets, identify gaps to target, and implement action plans to close gaps.
  • Work with the 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, guidance, and technical direction to all front-line staff.
  • Take ownership of member concerns and resolve or support staff in correcting complex and/or difficult member service situations.
  • Monitor and assist with orchestrating the flow of members within the branch to ensure all members feel welcomed and attended to in a timely manner.
  • 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.
  • Work with employees to create development plans to ensure employees are prepared for their current role and future roles within the organization.
  • Conduct and oversee a variety of audit activities to ensure compliance with procedures, policies, and regulations.
  • Acts as Privacy Champion for the branch, ensuring the confidentiality of the member and credit union business is respected.

What you’ll bring:

  • At least two years post-secondary education.
  • Four to six years progressive financial industry experience in a sales and service capacity including one year in a leadership role.
  • Ability to provide effective leadership to staff through on-going coaching and feedback.
  • Exceptional member service skills.
  • Competence in resolving challenging situations and complex member issues.
  • Commitment to continuous learning and self-development.

You’re perfect for this role if you have:

  • Knowledge of the features and benefits of credit union products and services.
  • Solid knowledge of credit union policies, procedures, and controls.
  • Understanding of regulatory requirements pertaining to activities supervised and performed.
  • Are committed to continuous learning and self-development.

This position is full-time, Tuesday to Saturday. 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.

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 over $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. Employment offers will be conditional on the candidate providing satisfactory proof of COVID-19 vaccination, subject only to valid legal or medical exceptions, and complying with all pandemic/epidemic control measures affecting the workplace.

VP, Operations

Primary Purpose:

The Vice President, Operations (VP, Operation) is a member of the Senior Leadership Team who provides leadership, oversight and coordination of retail banking operations, insurance, financial planning, and facilities for Northern Savings Credit Union.  This leader translates business strategies into goals, objectives, and processes to affect sound and prudent operations of the Credit Union all in an effort to ensure exemplary member service.

This business unit leader is responsible for sales and services including, member support, needs assessment, escalation of issues, overseeing the provision of exemplary member service, providing for engagement of employees, managing the operations to be efficient and effective.  This position is responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the buildings, efficiency, and good working conditions of the facilities.

The VP, Operations is to conduct their duties while demonstrating positive leadership within the Credit Union and externally in the community. They are to inspire the employees to achieve their maximum potential and produce results in the best interest of the credit union while respecting the members.

Core Occupational Skills:

  • Sales skills
  • Recognizes basic financial terminology
  • General understanding of industry conditions
  • General knowledge of competitors products and services
  • General knowledge of the features and benefits of credit union products
  • Human Resource management (Employee Engagement)
  • Understands Compensation and benefits
  • Recruitment
  • Performance management, conflict resolution
  • Compliance and labour standards, human rights legislation
  • Human resource policy and procedure development, implementation, interpretation
  • Planning/forecasting/budgeting
  • Credit Union product knowledge
  • Knowledge of Credit Union philosophies and principles
  • Working knowledge of Credit Union technology and operations
  • Understanding of Credit Union Act and regulations; policies and procedures

 Education & Experience:

  • University degree is required
  • Four to six years of related management experience
  • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Extensive financial services experience is required.
  • Expert knowledge of products and services and their regulatory requirements is required.
  • Experience evaluating and drafting policy and procedures is preferred.
  • Extensive experience in evaluating all aspects of credit decisions, at a corporate level is required.
  • Extensive sales and service experience is required.
  • Extensive lending experience is preferred.

Travel is a requirement of this position.

Please send your cover letter and resume to info@northsave.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that we will only contact individuals for an interview.

Service Delivery Manager & Fraud Specialist – Prairie Payments Joint Venture (PPJV)

About PPJV:

In response to the rapidly changing payments landscape and the multiyear Payments Canada modernization initiative, the Centrals of Alberta, Manitoba (CUCM) and Saskatchewan formed a joint venture known as PPJV on behalf of all prairie credit unions. PPJV resources are in year two of a multi-year project to move to a payments as a service model with IBM. They are also intent upon streamlining the payments functions between the three Centrals. The goal is to ensure prairie credit unions are competitive in payments and have access to efficient, cost-effective, modernized payments processing infrastructure.

Service Delivery Manager

The Service Delivery Manager oversees a number of key functions to enable the delivery of high quality service to credit unions by ensuring service support and processes are in place to meet business needs.  You will oversee, monitor and report on work performed and act as first point contact on escalation for incident, problem and service requests. You will review and respond to trending and analysis for problem management.  With a primary focus on quality of service and user satisfaction, you play a key role on the PPJV Operations Team.

Skills & Experience Required

  • Minimum of five years of experience in service delivery/customer support
  • Post-secondary education
  • Release Management experience
  • Understanding of payments industry and payments processing is considered an asset
  • Active listener, relationship builder, and client centric
  • You enjoy working in a fast-paced, changing environment
  • Documentation and Knowledge Base Documentation
  • Intermediate to advanced PC skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Intermediate business analysis and project coordination skills

Must-have skills

  • Proven interpersonal, communication and problem resolution skills
  • Proven ability to build rapport while effectively analyzing and identifying solutions to mitigate risk and protect our clients
  • Process Driven
  • Desire to build exceptional client experiences, and is passionate and curious to help clients meet their needs and solve their concerns, has the ability to influence others
  • Writing skills for documentation, process flows, Knowledge Articles, client communications

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to bridge technical aspects and components to business needs and client facing communications
  • Organization Change Management

 

Fraud Specialist

Acting as the subject matter expert you are responsible for developing awareness, strategy and policies to mitigate fraud losses for credit unions.  You will act as the client advocate on behalf of credit unions bringing new information and awareness on managing fraud. You will participate with industry partners to understand existing and new policy and operational regulations that impact client, business and operations for PPJV systems and fraud modelling.

You will collaborate with your PPJV colleagues in providing insights for the strategic fraud roadmap.  In addition, you lead change management deliverables and activities resulting from operational initiatives. You will spend the majority of your day involved in breaking down problems, analyzing data and providing insights and recommendations.

Skills & Experience Required

  • Previous experience in fraud monitoring, fraud detection or fraud investigations within a financial institutions of fintech
  • Post-secondary education
  • Fraud related certification would be an asset
  • Working knowledge of Consortium Models, industry tools and software
  • Hands on experience with Fraud Operations
  • Demonstrated active listening, questioning and analytical skills
  • Proven ability to interpret and communicate complex data
  • Understanding of payments industry and payments processing is considered an asset
  • You enjoy working in a fast-paced, changing environment
  • Documentation and Knowledge Base Documentation
  • Intermediate to advanced PC skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Intermediate business analysis and project coordination skills
  • Ability to bridge technical aspects and components to business needs and client facing communications

 

The Environment

  • PPJV is a fast paced and focused environment where employees and contractors share the mission to deliver efficient, cost effective, modernized payments processing to prairie credit unions.
  • This position is currently designated as a remote position. Ideally, candidates will be located in our current customer areas of Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba.

Closing Date: March 23, 2022

Forward Resume and Cover Letter to: hrcucm@cucm.org

COVID-19 considerations:
This role is fully remote (work from home)

 

Manager, Financial Services

At Conexus, it’s not what we do, it’s how we do it.

It’s not just something we say at Conexus. It’s a promise delivered by our 900 employees each day. We are passionate about our members’ financial health, and our employees reflect that passion. At Conexus it’s about more than conducting a banking transaction, it’s about creating a personalized experience for each member. We do this by keeping it simple and lending an ear to each member’s individual needs throughout Saskatchewan.

The bigger picture

We’re looking for a dynamic leader who loves to coach and help others succeed to come on board as a Manager, Financial Services (MFS2) for the Bethune, Holdfast, Lumsden and Southey branches.

How you’ll be spending your time

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

The way people describe you

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

The experience you bring

  • Experience in consumer lending and investments
  • Formal or informal leadership exposure is an asset

So, what do you think – does this sound like you? Do you think you’re the right fit? If you do, and you have the qualifications outlined above, then we encourage you to apply now. If you have questions about this position, please contact Shaulen Lang at shaulen.lang@conexus.ca. But act fast, the opportunity closes on March 21, 2022.

Member Experience Leader

What’s the job?

You are a multi-talented leader of the Member Services Team.  As the Member Experience Supervisor, or otherwise known as branch leader, you’ll use your skills to lead a team, provide financial help to our member and be a strong advocate in our local communities.

Who we’re looking for?

Experienced and exceptional in front line service is strongly preferred.  Your leadership skills are so honed that teams willing follow you. You’re a multi-tasking prodigy, able to efficiently and effectively prioritize and organize what needs to be done with high attention to detail.  You believe in coaching employees to success, growing and training individuals and recognizing employees.  You are committed to continuous learning.

What you’ll do every day?

  • Exceed member expectations with banking needs
  • Build relationships with members and the community
  • Coach your team to develop their service skills, building effective relationships and embrace our purpose, mission, values, brand and business practices
  • Get a natural high from your team’s successes
  • Exemplify “How can we help you?” while achieving sales, growth and profitability
  • Build strong networks with lenders, investment and management departments to achieve our business targets
  • Create high performing team by selecting, engaging, developing and retaining star performers
  • Provides overall direction of member experience procedures and objectives

Why join us?

Cypress Credit Union is not just a place, it’s an atmosphere of being engaged, invested and valued.  We have great products, great people and a great attitude.  A local owned co-operative; in a community that is hometown proud. Cypress Credit Union is a successful rural based credit union with assets over 250 million, 40 employees serving over 4500 members.

Shelly Kay, Manager of Deposits & Marketing

Shelly.kay@cypress.cu.sk.ca

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

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