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System Analyst

Permanent Full-Time 

Closes May 17

Open to any Advice Centre Location

THE POSITION:  Provide troubleshooting, analysis, development, implementation and maintenance of server and network technology options, including infrastructure management, while supporting credit union team members, all subsidiaries, affiliates, and any organizations under service support contract to best meet customer needs.

To be an expert for internal customers you must provide exceptional service to external customers. The person in this position has a solid understanding of the strategies of the information technology department to aid in identifying areas to lead & provide solid service to the organization. A natural desire to want to fix what isn’t working and a strong resolve to achieve answers are required. An investigative mindset is at play to be able to resource solutions to issues that are arising with a proactive approach to resolving for the future. Using all of the technology and relationship resources they build are key to helping excel in this role.  This position reports to the Manager, ICT Operations.

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.

 

Apply via our website by May 17.  Only those applications received through our careers page job board will be considered.

 

Associate Vice-President, Regulatory Policy and Prevention

Associate Vice-President, Regulatory Policy and Prevention

Who are we?

Credit Union Deposit Guarantee Corporation (the Corporation) is the deposit guarantor for Saskatchewan credit unions and the primary regulator for Saskatchewan credit unions and SaskCentral. We work closely with these institutions to ensure they employ sound business practices to enhance the strength and stability of the Saskatchewan credit union system.

How you will spend your time:

Reporting to the Vice-President, Regulatory Oversight, this position oversees the department responsible for the development and implementation of regulatory policy, preventive initiatives, and oversight of the deposit guarantee fund.

You will:

  • Oversee regulatory policy to ensure an effective and responsible framework for the regulation of Saskatchewan credit unions and SaskCentral, together Provincially Regulated Financial Institutions (PRFIs), is applied
  • Develop and recommend board policies, strategic initiatives, and planning, budgeting and allocating resources for departmental activities to achieve business plans
  • Guide the development, recommendation and implementation of policies for the deposit guarantee fund, including fund target and assessment policies
  • Collaborate with all other senior management positions to ensure that corporate efforts are aligned and plans are achievable. 

What you’ll need:

  • Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance or business supplemented with a graduate degree or designation in accounting/finance
  • Five years progressive leadership experience
  • Advanced knowledge of the financial services industry including international best practices in financial services regulation
  • Understanding of the methods and mechanics of government would be beneficial

 

The core competencies include relationship management, influencing change, communication, conflict resolution, problem solving and decision making. Lending to your success is your ability to demonstrate your people leadership skills as a coach and mentor committed to developing the talents of your team and others.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits. The salary range for this position is $122,620 – $153,277. For more information on the Corporation, please visit our website www.cudgc.sk.ca.

The Corporation values and supports workplace diversity. We believe diverse ideas, opinions and perspectives are good for building business.

Please submit your resume stating competition number AVP-RPP by May 14, 2021 to HR@cudgc.sk.ca.  We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Manager, Examinations (IT security focus)

The Deposit Guarantee Corporation of Manitoba (DGCM) guarantees 100% of deposits held at Manitoba credit unions and the caisse (cu/caisse). As the regulator for Manitoba cu/caisse, DGCM ensures every cu/caisse operates under sound business practices.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team of professionals.

Reporting to the Director, Examinations, the Manager, Examinations assesses that each cu/caisse operates under sound business practices; identifies areas of risk; and promotes recommendations for improvement.

This position is responsible for leading/participating as a team member in examinations; preparing examination reports; and presenting the results to cu/caisse Boards and management. Experience and keen interest in Information Technology (IT) security and its application in a cu/caisse environment is required to complement a multi-disciplinary Examinations team.

Selection Criteria:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
  • Experience with IT governance, IT security, and outsourcing
  • Strong knowledge of sound corporate governance, risk management practices, and financial principles
  • Familiarity with enterprise risk management, internal audit, and compliance
  • Self-motivated with excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
  • Post-secondary degree in a related area(s)
  • 5 years minimum related experience
  • Fluency in French would be considered an asset, but is not required

To attract, motivate, and retain qualified people; DGCM offers a competitive benefit and compensation package, and are committed to work/life balance.

This is a great opportunity for a candidate with the right blend of experience, aptitude, and interest. Some travel within Manitoba is required.

Please send your resume with cover letter by Tuesday, May 25, 2021 to careers@dgcm.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Mortgage Relationship Manager

We’re hiring a Mortgage Relationship Manager

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Role and responsibilities

Aldergrove Credit Union is expanding their Retail Banking team! We are looking for a Mortgage Relationship Manager to help us keep members at the center of everything we do.

The Mortgage Relationship Manager proactively seeks to grow and deepen Aldergrove Credit Union’s relationships with current and future members through outstanding advice and service in mortgages and lending. They will also work collaboratively with their credit union counterparts in retail banking, wealth management, insurance and business/commercial banking to promote the overall financial health of members through referred relationship connections.

​The successful candidate will be driven by a values-based, community and member focus and have strong communication, networking, collaboration, and relationship building skills as well as a desire to serve the needs of the unique membership within the Fraser Valley.

Key responsibilities

Business development Actively identify initiatives and activities that will grow mortgage business and pursue opportunities for growth through a variety of sources
Lending  Structure mortgages, consumer loans and other lending products
Promotion and collaboration Seek opportunities to collaborate with other sales channels and partners within the credit union including retail banking, wealth management, insurance and small business/commercial to offer and promote additional products and services to members as needs are identified
Community involvement Actively promote Aldergrove Credit Union through involvement in community groups and events

Skills and attributes

Networking Actively identify and engage in activities within the community and strategic groups that will grow relationships, heighten our visibility and promote further trust in our brand
Relationship building Build, maintain and seek relationships that support the success of members and Aldergrove Credit Union
Risk assessment Ability to identify and mitigate risk on behalf of the credit union through a strong understanding of the credit process and a demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of due diligence and sound judgement
Communication Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal

Experience and education

  • 5 years experience in the financial industry with strong lending / credit adjudication experience. Minimum two years retail lending experience
  • Mortgage broker experience an asset
  • Degree or diploma in finance, commerce or business administration or equivalent industry experience
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How to apply

If you’re interested in this position, please email your cover letter and resume to careers@aldergrovecu.ca.

Manager Commercial/Agricultural Services

Job Title:      Manager Commercial/Agricultural Services

Reports To:  Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

If you are the right person Southwest Regional Credit Union welcomes applicants to apply for this great job opportunity!

Our History:

Southwest Regional Credit Union is a full service Credit Union meaning we offer a wide variety of products and services to fulfill our membership needs, including several borrowing options and wealth management services. All our member deposits, with the exception of Mutual Funds, Membership Shares and US Accounts are insured through the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA). Southwest remains a strong organization and well positioned to meet both current and future financial needs of our members. The Credit Union aims to return a considerable portion of annual earnings to members via dividends and loan interest rebates.

We have come a long way since 1939 and much has changed – but the Credit Union still believes in its roots of ‘Serving People with People’ and is focused on providing superior service to its membership. Our history shows just how much we have grown, but our future is always focused on providing “Banking Like it Used to Be.”

Job Summary:

The Manager Commercial/Agriculture Services is responsible for building and maintaining a portfolio of commercial and agriculture businesses. The incumbent delivers a broad range of commercial and agriculture services and initiates and/or participates in business development activities to grow the portfolio through consolidation and retention of existing business and by obtaining new business from potential members. The Manager Commercial/Agriculture Services ensures the completion of reviews on portfolio accounts including property site visits as required.

 

The Manager Commercial/Agriculture understands his/her role as brand ambassador and provides a positive brand experiences to all members and industry partners.

 Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Contribute to and implement strategic action plans and commercial/agriculture business development tactics based on established sales strategies
  • Responsible for the supervision of administration staff within the department
  • Proactively participate in various external activities such as community events
  • Work closely with Branch staff to support existing and new commercial/agriculture member relationships by acting as a key advisor and subject matter expert
  • Respond to all business opportunities in a timely manner and effectively manage any member concerns or issues
  • Collect and compile information and analyze financial statements to assess credit worthiness
  • Provide sound credit approvals within lending limits while balancing the needs of the member and SWCU, making recommendations for approvals/declines to the CEO or designate if outside discretionary limits
  • Process syndicated loan applications as requested
  • Responsible for quality of business generated and achieving expected revenue and growth targets
  • Ensure all assigned commercial/agriculture files are reviewed on a regular schedule and that all required documentation is in order; review loan risk and make short- and long-term recommendations on files posing potential risk problems
  • Review commercial/agriculture overdraft reports and take appropriate action where required
  • Generate and review monthly reports tracking the performance and status of the Commercial and Agricultural portfolio, and any other specific reports as requested for review by the CEO and Board of Directors
  • Develop and maintain a strong business relationship with all members within the portfolio
  • Maintain and contribute to strong business relationships with industry partners including but not limited to Aviso, CUMIS and Central 1, and third-party vendors including but not limited to Collabria and POS Merchant Services
  • Establish and maintain professional relationships and effective communication with realtors, brokers, builders and new members in order to develop commercial/agriculture lending referral opportunities from this business referral network and other referrals including but not limited to merchant services, deposits, insurances and wealth management opportunities
  • Provide excellent client service to internal and external parties
  • Be aware of enterprise risk management issues as they relate to Lending Services and bring forward strategic and risk issues for discussion, review and solutions to the CEO or designate
  • Stay current with general economic indicators and industry sector trends
  • Maintain a thorough knowledge of policies and procedures as they pertain to the operations of Lending Services
  • Work safely in accordance with SWCU’s Health & Safety Policy, procedures and the Occupational Health and Safety Act as amended from time to time
  • Contribute to the development of sales and service goals and objectives for SWCU branches in consultation with the CEO or designate
  • Assist the branches to operate within established and accepted risk management guidelines, Anti-Money Laundering, Privacy and any other applicable legislation in consultation with SWCU policies and procedures
  • Perform any other necessary tasks that may be required, and that have been deemed reasonable for this position. We require full commitment to the sales expectations that may be laid out for the branch and guided by the CEO or their designate

Qualifications:

  • University business degree or equivalent work related experience
  • Minimum 8 years experience as senior lender managing large credits in terms of size and complexity
  • A background in farming, agri-business or commerce an asset
  • Experience in dealing with high risk or watch accounts an asset
  • Proven ability to successfully manage the relationship with existing lending accounts
  • Proven quality of credit analysis including completion of credits, accuracy and sound judgement in credit decisions
  • Proficiency with financial statement analysis and a general understanding of accounting and the various forms of business structure like sole proprietorship, partnership, incorporation and unincorporated associations
  • Member focused experience in the financial services is an asset
  • Possess a thorough understanding of SWCU products, services and banking system
  • Possess an understanding and commitment to the co-operative philosophy within the credit union system

We are an equal opportunity employer values diversity in our workforce, as well as in our members, suppliers and others. We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and Employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, disability or any other characteristic protected by local law.

 

Interested candidates can apply in confidence to the Director of Human Resources to  hr@southwestcu.com

Branch Manager

HR2021.028 Branch Manager

Permanent*, Full Time

Sorrento

 

This is a great opportunity to lead an enthusiastic and community-minded team!

 

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 Sorrento community. 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 permanent* Branch Manager, 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 coaches branch staff to work together to achieve results and implement SASCU’s sales and advice strategy.

 

What you’ll do:

  • Coach the branch team on objectives and ensure teamwork to achieve the desired results.
  • Lead and develop the sales team to meet or exceed individual and team sales and activity targets.
  • Identify gaps to targets and implement action plans to close gaps.
  • Manage an assigned member portfolio.
  • Identify opportunities to create branch presence in the community.
  • Champion service standards and coach for consistency of those behaviours and experiences.
  • Be visible and accessible, welcoming interaction with employees and members to build rapport, discuss their needs, and resolve concerns.
  • Participate in talent management planning to ensure business continuity and to develop future leaders across the organization.
  • Build employee engagement, develop plans, and take action to identify any gaps.
  • Monitor and maintain controls in accordance with policy to ensure operational integrity.

 

What you’ll bring:

  • A business administration degree or diploma is preferred.
  • At least 7 years of financial industry experience including at least 3 years at the leadership level.
  • Demonstrates results orientation in both sales and service.
  • Solid experience in consumer lending and investments.
  • Registered as a mutual funds representative or willing to be licensed within a three-month period.
  • An aptitude for business development and relationship building.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Access to transportation and willingness to travel within the SASCU community.

 

*This position is covering for a leave of absence. The permanent location of the position will be within the SASCU service area (Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Sorrento).

 

This is a full-time Tuesday to Saturday 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:

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

 

A note on COVID-19:

Additional safety precautions have been put in place to protect SASCU staff and the public. More details can be found here: sascu.com/covid-19-response. Further information will be provided later in the recruitment process.

 

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Community Manager

An exciting opportunity exists, for an experienced Community Manager to join our team.  ABCU Credit Union Ltd. (ABCU) is a full-service open bond Credit Union.  Assets $263 million, loans $197 million, deposits $240 million, staff of 32. At ABCU our culture is based on our passion to be financial professionals dedicated to doing what is right for our credit union and our members.

The Community Manager is a key member of the member facing front-end leadership team responsible for building, maintaining and deepening relationships with members who are on the default portfolio at all ABCU locations. As a leader and motivator, you actively coach the branch front-end team by creating a positive member and employee experience, as well as reinforce the corporate strategies, achieve set operational goals, and communicate the value of membership to grow the business.  You support the service culture by encouraging branch staff to professionally demonstrate exceptional service to achieve high levels of member satisfaction through member education.  Additional responsibilities include; understanding relevant regulatory and industry information as well as best practices and risk management strategies and developing and executing consistent and purposeful member engagement activities. This role leads the member facing teller team, is responsible for all branches and requires expert knowledge and skills in coaching, and ABCU’s digital banking.

This role works closely with the advisory team and contact center to ensure that members’ needs are met and referrals are taking place.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years of leadership, coaching, and employee development experience within the financial services industry. As well, they will have advanced knowledge of banking front end operations and relevant post-secondary education or equivalent.

Interested candidates please provide a cover letter, salary expectations and resume to:

Janavi Corson, ABCU Credit Union

jcorson@abcu.ca

Associate Manager, Internal Audit

SaskCentral is owned by Saskatchewan credit unions to serve and represent their collective interests. We add value through the sound investment of credit union funds on deposit, as well as providing a wide range of products and services to maintain credit union leadership in the marketplace.    

We are looking for an experienced professional to support delivery of the Internal Audit program to meet the needs of credit unions while providing profitability and sustainability to SaskCentral.

The Job:
Reporting to the Manager, Internal Audit, you will manage internal audit activities, determine the nature of audit engagements, support engagement planning, review working papers and issue final reports. You will present audit findings to multiple stakeholders, including credit union executives, boards of directors and audit committees. You will support a group of management consultants and liaise with credit unions to ensure their audit issues are resolved and their needs are met. As a seasoned professional, you will build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, external auditors, clients and stakeholders. You will also ensure best practices are met by maintaining knowledge of changes in the financial services sector and regulatory and compliance environment. This position requires flexibility and travel.

The Candidate:
You will have a degree in business administration coupled with an understanding of internal audit standards and best practices and 2 to 3 years’ experience in the internal audit field. A professional accounting designation or Certified Internal Auditor designation would be an asset. You will understand the legislative and compliance environment of credit unions and the overall financial services sector. An understanding of sound lending practices and anti-money laundering legislation would be beneficial. Strong written communication and facilitation skills are required to be successful in this role. Relationship management, analytical and strategic thinking skills, as well as the ability to multi-task and prioritize are also required. You will be able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment with multiple stakeholders, and will exercise sound judgment while providing recommendations and solutions.

Please include in your cover letter examples of how you meet the qualifications for this position. Interested applicants should submit a resume in confidence by May 5. 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please be advised that SaskCentral will be using virtual methods to connect with candidates and conduct interviews during the recruitment process. 

Our employees tell us SaskCentral is a great place to work. It’s more than the competitive salaries and excellent benefits we offer. We believe you can have a challenging, rewarding career and work life balance, too. We value and support workplace diversity.

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