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

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

What you’ll do:

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

What you’ll bring:

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

You’re perfect for this role if you:

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

We invest in our employees by offering:

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

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

 

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

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

 

A bit about SASCU:

SASCU Financial Group offers a broad range of personal and business financial services through SASCU Credit Union and its three lines of business: SASCU Insurance, SASCU Wealth, and Commercial banking. SASCU Credit Union branches are in Sicamous and Sorrento, plus two in Salmon Arm. Established in 1946, SASCU has more than 20,000 members, 165 staff, and $1 billion in assets. Learn more at www.sascu.com

 

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