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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.

Business Intelligence Analyst

Business Intelligence Analyst – Cornerstone Credit Union – 2 Year Term

Are you a data guru? Do you thrive on analyzing and interpreting the facts? If so, we may have the position for you! We are seeking a highly motivated, independent self-starter to join our Technology and Security team. As a Business Intelligence Analyst, you will be part of a team that analyzes corporate data to identify trends and insights so that we can grow our business and better serve our members/customers!

As a Business Intelligence Analyst, you will be responsible for research, analysis, design and development of advanced business intelligence and data analytics for Cornerstone Credit Union. You will contribute to the financial success of the Cornerstone Credit Union by identifying and recommending strategic and tactical insights gathered as result of the analysis.

You should possess a solid expertise in data analysis and the development of business intelligence, coupled with a keen comprehension of how business needs align with technical and data prerequisites. Proficiency in utilizing platforms and technologies like Domo, Azure Synapse Analytics, MS Power BI, and Transact SQL is essential. Practical application of these tools in the realms of Marketing and/or Finance is expected. Familiarity with handling data from credit unions or similiar financial institutions would be advantageous.

Post-secondary education in Commerce, Business, Information Systems, Mathematics or Statistics with 4 to 6 years job-related experience or an equivalent combination is the minimum requirement for this position. Related certifications in these areas would be an asset. Additionally, we are looking for a team member who has exceptional stakeholder communication and interpersonal skills, advanced research skills, with a highly analytical mindset and who excels in critical thinking. If you think learning ends on day one, think again. We are looking for a team member who has commitment to ongoing professional development and certifications.

You’ll receive competitive compensation and great benefits while working in this role. We also offer performance incentives and wellness and employment perks. Location of work will be established based upon proximity to one of Cornerstone Credit Union’s branch locations. For the right candidate, the opportunity exists for remote work. This is a term, full-time position with an expected duration of 2 years. (Deemed end date of December 31, 2025).

The cherry on top is the great people who work at Cornerstone. Our team is caring and supportive, and community is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be one of Saskatchewan’s Top Employers for the seventh straight year.

Choose a rewarding career at Cornerstone Credit Union.

Assistant Manager, Central Operations (Compliance)

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 seeking and Assistant Manager, Central Operations, so if you’re passionate about improving people’s financial health and have experience with anti-money laundering and fraud mitigation we’d like to hear from you.

What’s the role?

The Assistant Manager, Central Operations (Compliance) is primarily responsible for supervising  functions related to anti-money laundering and fraud mitigation, and services provided to branch operations with regards to/not limited to clearing administration, loans administration, document administration.  As Assistant Manager, Central Operations you have the ability to interpret and apply legislative changes, provide guidance around regulatory requirements, and develop policies/procedures to achieve regulatory compliance and mitigate fraud loss. In addition to this, you are accountable for the overall leadership, supervision, coaching, and continuous development of team members. You work with focus to provide support and information to the department and branch employees. This position will report to both the Manager, Central Operations and the Senior Manager, Operations, Compliance & Fraud

Your duties will include:

  • Ensure that the anti-money laundering and anti-fraud/fraud mitigation functions are reviewed on a regular basis and approved changes are implemented accordingly.
  • Provides input to the Manager, Central Operations and/or Senior Manager, Operations, Compliance & Fraud to ensure that an annual plan, budget and business volume targets are established for Central Operations.
  • Design continuous improvement processes and conducts regular evaluations and follow-up with Central Operations and branch staff to determine the effectiveness of services programs delivered.
  • Monitor activities to promote efficient servicing of branch and operational requirements.
  • Monitor the completion of processing, reconciling and settlement functions as related to operations.
  • Supervise the interpretation and application of legislative changes to ensure that all parties abide by the legislation.
  • Ensure that information is accurately reported to FINTRAC in regards to Large Cash Transaction and Electronic Funds Transfers.
  • Accountable for the overall findings and escalation resulting from Suspicious Transaction Reports, Politically Exposed Foreign Person processes, Fraud Incident reports, AML processes relating to CCFMI, and memberships with CRA or RCMP Production Orders and reclassification.
  • Provide guidance to the branches and departments with operational procedures to meet regulatory requirements and reduce losses.
  • Provide guidance to the branches and departments with operational procedures to increase efficiencies.
  • Review applicable processes and policies on an ongoing basis to determine efficiencies and bring forward recommendations
  • Provides effective leadership by creating a trusted environment that fosters collaboration and innovation, ensures a respectful, engaging and productive work environment and positive culture.
  • Accountable for the overall leadership, supervision, coaching, and development of the area employees.
  • Assists with the development and engagement of an employee culture that inspires innovation, creativity, collaboration, diversity and supports achievement of the business goals and increased employee productivity.

What are we looking for?

  • Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma requiring 3-4 years of full-time study or have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A minimum of six (6) years progressive financial experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • AML Designation/Certification from The Canadian Anti-Money Laundering Institute (CAMLI) or equivalent AML institute.
  • Educational/work experience background in risk management, fraud investigation and anti-money laundering.
  • Solid understanding of service levels, branch operations, products and services.

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

  • Extensive experience in FINTRAC Reporting requirements.
  • Proven experience in providing detailed and accurate information to third parties.
  • Extensive experience in risk management, fraud investigation and anti-money laundering.
  • Advanced research skills and advanced strategic and creative thinking skills.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel.
  • Advanced understanding of audit procedures.
  • Solid knowledge and experience of fraud activities and loss prevention.
  • Have a demonstrated ability to coach and motivate a team of representatives.

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!

Chief Executive Officer

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) role is guided by Affinity’s vision, mission, values, and strategic direction. The CEO is accountable for providing stewardship, oversight and leadership to Affinity and plays a key role in ensuring the execution of the Board-approved strategy, including championing the change necessary to realize on the strategy.

The CEO assumes overall responsibility and accountability for Affinity’s growth opportunities and leveraging Affinity’s unique value proposition. The CEO is responsible to ensure competitiveness, financial sustainability, community engagement, and effective relations with both internal and external stakeholders.

The CEO shapes the development of Affinity’s annual plan, taking the lead in interpreting the external environment and Board-approved strategy, and providing direction to the executive leadership team and the organization as a whole. This role drives the organization forward, supporting senior leaders in harnessing the energy and enthusiasm of their teams to deliver, collaboratively, on Affinity’s strategic vision and provide value to its members. The CEO also establishes, monitors, and reports on key metrics that drive performance and enable achievement of the strategic direction.

TO VIEW FULL PROFILE & APPLY:

https://leadersinternational.com/conexus-credit-union-chief-executive-officer/

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Allan Nelson or Shalini Bhatty

Leaders International Executive Search

saskatoon@leadersinternational.com

www.leadersinternational.com

 

CLOSE DATE:  November 15, 2023

Reference ID:  23-1564

Branch Manager (Term)

 

BRANCH MANAGER

DAWSON CREEK BRANCH

Full-Time TERM (1 YEAR)

 

SUMMARY

The Branch Manager provides overall management of the sales and service functions of the Dawson Creek branch by leading the achievement of sales objectives, superior member experiences, optimal business retention, including investment and loan portfolios, and initiating action to achieve portfolio growth and profitability goals.

This position champions and develops strategies for all sales and service related activities and acts as an ambassador for the branch and organization in the community. The position oversees adherence to Credit Union policies and ensures that work performed is in accordance with established policies and procedures. You will coordinate and manage the activities of the team to deliver optimum sales and service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Branch Manager is accountable for the branch operations, business development, sales management, and service delivery. The Branch Manager is responsible for structuring the department for maximum efficiencies and profit to ensure growth. The Branch Manager will promote business development by being a presence in the community as a representative of the Credit Union and promoting the Credit Union’s business.

  • Responsible for providing leadership to employees in business development through cross selling all Credit Union products and services, and pursuing new business by establishing and maintaining contact with the business community
  • Contributes to branch results by implementing actions to support growth and development of branch loan and deposit portfolios
  • Directly supervises and acts as a team leader/coach to employees, monitors, evaluates, and motivates employees towards goals; establishes performance standards, evaluates, and documents performance of employees; if necessary, initiates discipline
  • Involved in coaching sessions with employees, around personal development, sales opportunities, cross-selling Credit Union products and services and ensuring that member interactions are consistent with a member centric environment
  • Interview prospective employees and make hiring recommendations
  • Responsible for translating the Credit Union’s strategic goals and objectives into “hands on” operational goals and individual action plans for employees
  • Accountable for the profitability and growth objectives as well as ensuring credit quality
  • Accountable for deposit and loan portfolios, ensures all activities are in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations
  • Contributes to the branch design and development of the business plan, policies, and programs to meet objectives; ensures the even flow of communication concerning overall plans and programs
  • Assists in the development of strategies to promote the sale of the company’s products and services with a goal of expanding the existing member book of business, wallet share and new, profitable member relationships
  • Responsible for overseeing the design and implementation of training and development programs for employees, to ensure quality of service is maintained, to promote employee growth, and to introduce new or revised procedures; conducts internal department training programs as required; develops and maintain department training manuals
  • Responsible for facilitating biweekly sales and service meetings
  • Ensures sales processes support and respect member objectives over sales targets
  • Provides recommendations for product or service improvement based on member needs
  • Ensures adherence of employees to all operating policies, procedures, and security requirements by monitoring activities in all areas of deposit and loan functions and initiates action to rectify problem areas
  • Ensures a maximum utilization of employees and resources within budgetary and policy constraints
  • Participates in the review and analysis of branch financial reports on a regular basis and the preparation of department and branch reports monthly or quarterly as required
  • Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITIES

  • Sales and Service focus with an aptitude for business development and relationship building
  • Demonstrates dedication to providing quality member sales and service
  • Demonstrates strong leadership skills and the ability to develop and maintain high levels of enthusiasm, teamwork, motivation and commitment through leading to the achievement of business goals and exceptional performance
  • Proven ability to coach a diverse team
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Strong commitment to continuous learning
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical skills and entrepreneurial mindset
  • Proven ability to be creative and innovative
  • Thorough understanding of and the proven ability to perform well in a detail oriented, risk management-focused environment
  • Knowledge of credit union services and products, banking system and computer applications
  • Knowledge and understanding of business planning, accounting, lending and sales is considered an asset

 EXPECTED OUTCOMES OF THE ROLE

  • Provide exceptional services, processes, and products while consistently seeking ways to improve outcomes and enhance service
  • Ensure accurate and timely member transactions
  • Exceptional strength in communication, leadership, coaching and development
  • Positive internal and external service levels are achieved through proactive action and resourcefulness
  • Prioritizing and making on-the-spot decisions regarding member transactions, weighing member satisfaction issues with company exposure to loss or fraud
  • Supports the team to achieve results
  • Responsible for the overall sales results and growth of the department by driving a high level of member sales and service
  • A positive and professional work environment is maintained

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Post-secondary certification, preferably in Business or Finance
  • Minimum 4-6 years progressive experience in the financial services industry, including demonstrated team or department leadership capability
  • Minimum 3 years supervisory or management experience
  • Previous retail lending experience preferred
  • Previous experience managing in a unionized setting an asset

Candidates are invited to email their cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Department at hr@lvcu.ca.

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

Director, Enterprise Risk Management

Director, Enterprise Risk Management

SaskCentral provides a balance of energy and support to employees. Under the direction of a new CEO, SaskCentral is on a focused enterprise-wide journey dedicated to ensuring the success and financial viability of Saskatchewan credit unions. To support this journey, we have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, trusted professional to develop and maintain risk management frameworks and policies that promote a forward-looking risk culture that stresses integrity and effective risk management throughout SaskCentral.

The Job

The ERM function is expected to have processes and controls in place to assess the accuracy of potential business line risk information or analysis and offer objective reporting to the board, the risk committee and senior management.

Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO), you will influence SaskCentral’s risk-taking activities while remaining unbiased and providing an objective view to the risk committee, operations within the ERM framework and in the ongoing assessment of risk-taking activities.

This position provides oversight to SaskCentral’s annual ICAAP, continuity management program and recovery plan framework.  You will oversee risk management frameworks and policies in accordance with regulatory requirements and identify, measure, monitor and report on potential risks at an enterprise level. This role provides oversight and challenges practices, when necessary, with both internal and external committees to support the ERM practices of SaskCentral.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge of ERM frameworks and 10 years of experience with financial institution risk management. You will have an undergraduate degree in finance and/or risk-related field, preferably complemented with a risk management-related certification or designation (e.g. CPA, CFA, FSA). You use advanced reporting applications for financial and risk modeling/reporting. Coding in risk-related software or Excel is desirable but not required.

Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume in confidence by the end of day Thursday, October 5, 2023 on the SaskCentral Career Page.

Our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility: We celebrate strength in diversity as it contributes to our collective success. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply for roles that interest them. Your individuality is welcome here.

We thank all applicants for their interest.  Those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Compliance Specialist

Apply By September 27

Annual Salary: $53,248 – $73,216

Innovation Federal Credit Union has a bold ambition. In addition to being Canada’s newest Federal Credit Union, we will be the most digital, member-centric organization in our industry. We are on a journey to embrace the core tenets of the digital business model, like ideation, the network effect, personalized segmentation, coopetition, and agile ways of working.

We come to work to simplify banking for all Canadians – that’s our purpose.

How does this position help fulfill Innovation’s purpose?  Glad you asked!

Reporting to the Manager, Compliance, the Compliance Specialist will support the management of Financial Consumer Protection Framework Requirements across the enterprise through the use of self-assessment tools, conducting monitoring and testing activities, and integrating results into the regulatory compliance management program for risk assessment. This individual will conduct due diligence reviews and monitoring and testing activities of outsourcing and third-party arrangements including Fintech partnerships for compliance and regulatory requirements.

WIIFY (what’s in it for you):

  • Competitive Salary
  • Diverse and Inclusive Culture that continues to evolve
  • Flexible work arrangement options
  • Strong benefit package
  • 7% Superannuation matched contribution program
  • Attractive variable incentive program
  • Wellness Days to create appropriate work/life balance
  • Paid Education opportunities to ensure our members have the most equipped staff to help them
  • A purpose-driven organization that focuses on the values of Accountability, Integrity and Respect
  • And lots more reasons to love where you work and what you do!

What our team is looking for:

  • A growth mindset that emulates Model, Coach and Care behaviours in every activity and approach
  • A solution mindset that feeds inertia
  • An ambassador willing to promote our team inside and outside the organization.
  • Somebody who is digitally capable and wants to dig into new technology with enthusiasm!
  • Somebody who can work with occasional ambiguity with a focus on process evolution.
  • A mindset of Solve, Serve, Sell – a problem solver, serving our members directly or indirectly, and selling our brand!
  • Somebody to sweat the small stuff, but also see the big picture.
  • Personality and Energy – a flair for polish, and you bring your personal, creative touch to everything you do!

What will you do?

  • Assist in maturing the financial consumer protection framework requirements across the enterprise through the use of self-assessment tools, conducting monitoring and testing activities and integrating results into the regulatory compliance management program for risk assessment
  • Assist with conducting oversight and drafting reporting (internal and regulatory) associated with complaint handling obligations
  • Conduct due diligence reviews and monitoring and testing activities of outsourcing and third-party arrangements as well as Fintech partnerships for compliance with regulatory requirements including OSFI B-10 (Outsourcing of Business Activities, Functions and Processes), Bank Act and FCAC consumer provision obligations
  • Contribute to internal, public and regulatory reporting
  • Provide guidance and support to others on compliance matters
  • Support the development, review and maintenance of compliance policies, practices, and procedures
  • May be required to perform activities in support of the AML/ATF Compliance Program which may include AML or fraud alert investigations, Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews, assist with regulatory examinations, amongst other activities

Some things that would impress us:

  • Completion of a post-secondary program or a combination of industry related education and equivalent experience. Experience within a federally regulated institution is an asset.
  • Three years of experience in regulatory compliance management with focus on Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) and Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) requirements, risk assessments and compliance testing or a related role. Experience with Resolver or a similar compliance software tool is an asset.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of applicable legislation and regulations (federal and provincial)
  • Effective use of interpersonal and communication skills to connect with groups across the organization and build/manage stakeholder relationships
  • Organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through

Interested?

Click the ‘Apply now’ button!

Innovation Federal Credit Union acknowledges that Indigenous peoples are the traditional guardians of this land that we call Canada.  In Saskatchewan we are on treaty lands and these treaties serve to govern our relationships with Indigenous people.  We are dedicated to ensuring that the spirit of Reconciliation and treaties are honoured and respected.

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