Occupation Types: Mortgage

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.

Consumer Advisor

Open to Working Remotely Anywhere in Saskatchewan 

Reporting to the VP Consumer Advisors, the Consumer Advisor will develop and maintain a loan and deposit portfolio, and will develop long term relationships with members. This position will provide a challenging and rewarding career with opportunity to enhance your personal development and to be part of a progressive credit union. A Consumer Advisor does the following:

  • Develop and maintain a deposit and loan portfolio and develop long term relationships with members.
  • Provide individualized financial consulting services that help simplify the members life (including insurance services) and information to members on services and investment products offered through the Credit Union
  • Ensure all deposit and loan activities are in compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Recognize and act upon business development opportunities that would be beneficial to the organization and its members as a whole
  • Support regional advice centers as needed

This is a tremendous opportunity to build a successful career within the credit union system, providing an opportunity to advance to higher levels with the organization

Visit the CAREERS page or our website to learn more about this position and to apply.  www.innovationcu.ca  Only those applications received through our job board will be considered.

Manager of Lending Services

Manager of Lending Services
Permanent Full Time
Accent Credit Union

The Lending Services Team at Accent Credit Union serves our members both in branch and from a distance.  The ever-growing lending portfolio includes consumer, agriculture, and commercial files.  We pride ourselves in providing a member experience that is second to none, leading to satisfied, loyal members.  We are competitive in the market, and trust-worthy.  In a world of change, we embrace it, and strive to offer convenience, and simplicity for our members in the form of the latest technology, enhancing our ability to offer a fully electronic lending experience.

Your current experience in a leadership, or senior lender role has prepared you for this employment opportunity.  You are committed to life-long learning, and you have a desire to learn and grow with your team.  Not only do you encourage staff development, but you are a champion of this important leadership competency, preparing your team members for their own career growth.  You are able to adapt to each of your subordinate’s needs, and you will modify your approach and their learning plans to ensure their success.  Afterall, as your team grows, the credit union will too!

You have an in-depth understanding of lending practices and procedures.  The ideal candidate will have many years of service in the credit union system or financial services industry, and a minimum of seven to ten years of job related experience.  You have an appetite for risk, and know when to take the risk, and when to shy away from it.  You will be responsible to mitigate risk of default.  When required you will initiate action to collect on delinquent loans, as necessary.  Working closely with the Manager of Lending Administration, you will ensure all loans are in compliance with sound business practice, legislation, regulations, and policies and procedures.

Building relationships is important. In fact, it is essential to our business!  Another key part of the Manager role is to foster new relationships and grow new business.  You are not afraid to pick up the phone and call a potential member.  You enjoy the rush of that first contact, and have no problem popping into a business for the first time to meet the owner and take those first steps in fostering a relationship.  When the time is right, you’ll ask for the business!

This exciting opportunity is available in our Quill Lake Branch.  You will be required to travel to our other branches, on a regular basis.  You will be part of an amazing team, working together to meet the member’s and organization’s goals!

Education & Qualifications

·       University Degree or Professional Designation ·       Working knowledge of computer systems
·       Seven – Ten Years of job-related experience ·       Credit Union experience considered an asset
·       Bondable ·       Commitment to continuous self-development

 Accent Credit Union has branches in Quill Lake, Kelvington and Jansen.  We are a financially strong organization with assets of over $270 million, and we continue to grow!  We are dedicated to our members, and our communities.  We respect our people and their contribution to our success.  We encourage employee involvement and participation.  We reward our people for their teamwork and for achieving objectives.  Compensation is competitive and will be based upon qualifications and experience.  Accent Credit Union offers a full range of benefits, an employee incentive program, including a wellness program.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter in confidence by February 28, 2022, to:
Guy Martin, Chief Executive Officer | Quill Lake Branch – Box 520, 78 Main St., Quill Lake, SK, S0A 3E0
hr@accentcu.ca
We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Senior Advisor

This is a great opportunity to build your professional career and create a future at SASCU!

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! Add in competitive salary and benefit packages, along with perks such as an employee incentive plan, reduced banking fees and spectacular natural scenery, and you’ll see why SASCU is an award-winning employer.

As a Senior Advisor, you will build deep relationships with members by learning what is important to them and then providing customized, advice-driven solutions that will guide them on their financial journey.

What you’ll do:

  • Advise members on a full range of deposit and investment products, including new personal and business accounts, mutual funds, registered products, and term deposits.
  • Offer personal and small business lending products and services, including mortgages, personal loans, lines of credit, credit cards, and associated insurance products.
  • Service and manage an assigned portfolio of estate accounts.
  • Interview loan applicants, analyze credit information, and make recommendations on creditworthiness.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrate a strong knowledge of the financial planning process by partnering with organizational specialists who can assist members with customized financial solutions.
  • Take a lead role in promotions and other activities to build the membership base and have a positive impact on the community.
  • Take personal responsibility for delivery of the SASCU Member Experience and contribute to creating a warm and welcoming environment.

What you’ll bring:

  • Two years of post-secondary education or equivalent.
  • 4 to 6 years of progressive experience, including cash, investments, and lending services.
  • 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.
  • Strong sales record, with an aptitude for business development and relationship building.
  • Ability to quickly learn SASCU products and services, policies and procedures, as well as branch and specialist roles.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability.
  • High level of ownership, accountability, and initiative.

This is a full-time position working 5 days per week within the operating hours of the branch. 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 $900 million 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.

Lending Service Representative

We are seeking three experienced, full-time Lending Service Representatives to be based out of our Ogema, Tribune and/or Radville 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 collection activity and cross-selling the full range of Credit Union products.

Looking to expand your career? We will consider hiring the right candidates for a Lending Service Representative Trainee position. An LSR trainee must be a motivated individual with some financial education/experience and a commitment to the financial services industry and credit union system. An LSR Trainee will work with our experienced Lending Team and management to kickstart their career.

Preferred/Ideal Qualifications:
• 2-4+ years of experience, 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 sales, 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 seven (7) branches, assets over $465 million and nearly 50 employees serving 4700 members. Radius Credit Union builds relationships by providing financial solutions and supporting its communities. Employee engagement is valued and there is ample opportunity for growth for career minded individuals.

The Communities:
Radius Credit Union has seven branch locations in Avonlea, Ceylon, Pangman, Ogema, Radville, Torquay and Tribune. We have been serving the area for over 60 years! All branch locations are based in rural southern Saskatchewan Towns and Villages. Each of our communities have varying amenities, recreational facilities and services. With major shopping and service centers within a 1- 1.5 hour drive.

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, by December 24, 2021 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.

Manager, Central Credit

Bring your professional experience to our team of lenders. Your strong judgement and leadership skills will be key in helping shape solutions for our retail and commercial members.

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 competitive salary, and perks such as our employee incentive plan, reduced banking fees, and spectacular natural scenery, and you’ll see why SASCU is an award-winning employer.

As the Manager, Central Credit and under the direction of the Director, Credit you will manage SASCU’s personal credit approval, administration, and review activities. This position ensures that proposed loans adhere to existing policy guidelines, that documentation is adequate to ensure security of collateral and that ongoing administration and review is adequate to maintain the loan portfolio’s quality and profitability while enabling portfolio growth.  Additionally, this position manages and directs departmental employees and ensures that they receive adequate training, coaching, and support; acts as resources to ensure lending policies and procedures are followed and administrative lending risk is minimized.

 

What you’ll do:

  • Perform reviews, analysis and approvals of credit applications, managing risk within credit granting approval limits; identify areas of potential loss or liability and initiate action to minimize exposure to risk;
  • Support Director, Credit in developing realistic operational plans and budgets to ensure that the needs of the credit union are met in the personal lending area;
  • Manage the credit union’s personal lending portfolios to ensure they are managed according to established practices and procedures;
  • Manage pricing (discounting) within the guidelines established by Finance to ensure profitability within credit union operations;
  • Act as a liaison with auditors on lending files and loans administration activities;
  • Provide input into SASCU’s credit processes to meet service standards for turnaround times to members;
  • Support Director, Credit to establish, administer and review systems and procedures to protect the quality and profitability of SASCU’s loan portfolio;
  • Provide day-to-day direction, problem solving and oversight to the Personal Lending staff;
  • Role model SASCU’s organizational values and leadership competencies and implement programs and initiatives that build member relationships to enhance service and contribute to the growth of the credit union’s personal loan portfolio.

 

What you’ll bring:

  • A business administration degree or diploma is preferred;
  • Ten years of previous banking or credit union experience, including at least five years personal and commercial lending experience, some at the supervisory level;
  • An in-depth understanding of credit adjudication principles, policies and procedures and a proven track record of responsible adjudication;
  • Ability to manage, coach, motivate and develop employees to ensure high staff productivity;
  • Ability to communicate well, both verbal and written, and to provide service-oriented solutions to internal customers;
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to identify trends, omissions and errors within the portfolio and adjudication processes;
  • An awareness of the external economic environment.

 

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 $900 million in assets. Learn more at www.sascu.com

 

To apply:

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.

 

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 (vaccination records or receipts issues by the Province), subject only to valid legal or medical exceptions, and complying with all pandemic/epidemic control measures affecting the workplace.

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