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Financial Service Advisor

We’re hiring a Financial Service Advisor!

The Financial Service Advisor (FSA) is dedicated to assisting members with their financial needs. Building trust and loyalty with each member interaction, the FSA gains a deeper understanding of member needs and delivers financial solutions, including investments and lending products to enhance the members’ financial well-being. They understand the importance of empowering members with the right advice, tools, services, and products they need to reach their financial goals.

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Key responsibilities

Member experience Build member relationships and deliver an excellent member experience.
Sales and service Share knowledge about various products and serve as a subject matter expert for products and services.
Employee and community experience Develop and grow strong peer relationships and community connections.

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Skills and attributes

Passion and dedication Deliver exceptional member service and build strong member relationships
Communication Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills
Growth mindset Committed to professional growth and willingness to tackle new challenges

Experience and education

  • Minimum three years financial service industry experience
  • Investment and lending experience is preferred
  • Combined experience and post-secondary education in the areas that are directly related to financial services will be considered

How to apply

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

Relationship Manager

Lakeland Credit Union is a provider of financial products and services in the Lakeland area. We have been serving our members in Bonnyville, Cold Lake and surrounding rural communities for over 80 years. We believe in community, integrity, excellence, the co-operative system and our people.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting our business members and providing advice that supports their financial well-being.

As our Relationship Manager, you will be accountable for the growth and development of our commercial and agricultural portfolios. You will thrive on making connections and providing lending and business advisory services to small, medium and large businesses in our marketplace. You have a proven track record of proactive business development, relationship building and portfolio management.

Competencies:

  • Effective relationship management
  • Portfolio management
  • Financial statement analysis and risk assessment
  • Credit solutions and underwriting

Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience, preferably in a credit union, including direct experience in business lending and relationship management
  • Post-secondary degree in Business or other relevant combined education and experience
  • Credit union and cooperative business model values

Does this sound like a great fit? Then we encourage you to apply today! You can forward your cover letter and resume to careers@lakelandcreditunion.com.

Thank you for your interest in Lakeland Credit Union however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Wealth Advisor

Wealth Advisor
Location: Churchbridge and Langenburg
Posting Date: April 16, 2021
Closing Date: April 30, 2021
Website: www.churchbridgecu.ca
Career Level: Experienced (non-manager)
Employment type: Full time

Churchbridge Credit Union is currently seeking an experienced Wealth Advisor to join our team. This permanent full time position will be based out of both of our branch locations in Churchbridge and Langenburg.

The Churchbridge Credit Union is a full service, two branch institution that serves the communities of Churchbridge, Langenburg, MacNutt, Bredenbury and surrounding areas. We are based in an agriculture and potash mining area that is situated close to the Manitoba border in central Saskatchewan.

We pride ourselves on giving back to our members through our member profit sharing program and our communities through our volunteerism and our Community Investment Program. We have 3300 members and non-members with an asset base of $232.6 million, which includes a $34.4 million mutual fund portfolio as of February 28, 2021.

Reporting to the Deposit & Support Services Manager, the Wealth Advisor supports the credit union’s business strategy through the provision of a full range of deposit and investment services to a portfolio of higher net worth members ($100,000 plus) with comprehensive investment and financial planning needs. This position identifies member investments and financial planning needs and goals and works with members to develop wealth management plans and related strategies. They will manage an assigned portfolio of accounts in compliance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.

In addition to being an integral part of the wealth department, the Wealth Advisor will also support the wealth and deposit team by providing support, advice, and coaching on investment products and services. This role will proactively seek business development opportunities with current and potential members for wealth management and credit union subsidiary products and services.

Churchbridge Credit Union partners with AVISO Wealth, a national financial services firm providing MFDA and IIROC dealer services, online brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Qualifications
This position requires:
• College, Trade, or Tech School Diploma (2 years) in a related discipline;
• Active Mutual Funds license including labour sponsored funds, in good standing;
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an investment/financial planning (including deposit products)
and advisory position managing a portfolio of higher net worth individuals on an MFDA or IIROC
environment, with demonstrated ability to gather assets;
• Solid administration, sales support, team support/coaching and organization skills;
• Thorough understanding of financial products and services;
• Certified Financial Planner (CFP) or Personal Financial Planning (PFP) designation, or willingness
to obtain within 2 years;
• Sales-orientated background with a strong understanding of the sales process and business
development;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with a wide variety of people.
Churchbridge Credit Union offers employees a competitive compensation package, employee benefits,
and a matched superannuation plan. We foster an environment of personal growth and development
and promote coaching and continuous learning.

To apply, please submit an electronic copy of your cover letter and resume on or before April 30, 2021:
Connie Olm
Deposit & Support Services Manager
Churchbridge Credit Union
connie.olm@churchbridgecu.ca

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

Senior Financial Advisor

Senior Financial Advisor

Location – Fort St John

2 Positions Available

North Peace Savings and Credit Union, serving Northern British Columbia, is recruiting for a permanent full time Senior Financial Advisor for our Fort St John Branch.

Reporting to the Senior Manager Retail Advisory, the Senior Financial Advisor must quickly and efficiently probe to uncover and assess overall needs of all members (at every contact) and identify opportunities to further deepen the engagement with the member.  The Senior Financial Advisor is able to provide appropriate education, advice, products and services to meet the varied need of Senior Financial Advisor will be responsible for maintaining up to date knowledge on all NPSCU deposit and lending products for appropriate referral opportunities.  In all activities, ensures prudent risk management is followed to protect the Credit Union.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, outgoing individual who works well on their own, takes initiative, is self-motivated, is effective at developing business through relationship building, and has strong communication skills to present ideas and information in a clear and easy to understand manner.

If you are you a goal orientated individual with an aptitude for business development and relationship building, excellent sales and service skills, are detail oriented, and have the ability to work independently with a strong passion for sales and a commitment to superior member service we want to hear from you!

If interested please submit cover letter and resume to careers@npscu.ca

 

Olivia Young, Senior Manager, People and Culture

North Peace Savings and Credit Union

10344-100th St

Fort St. John, BC, V1J 3Z1

E-mail: careers@npscu.ca

For a complete role description, visit: www.npscu.ca

North Peace Savings thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Branch Manager

At Integris, the Branch Manager role is a critical leadership role that is very rewarding. The Branch Manager role is an opportunity to join a positive team with a winning attitude – one that goes above and beyond for every member. As a leader and motivator, you will lead the branch team by creating a positive employee experience where staff members are recognized and their competence is developed for their success. As well, you will reinforce the corporate strategies, achieve set operational goals and communicate the value of membership to grow the business. You will support our strong service culture by encouraging branch staff to professionally demonstrate exceptional service to our membership and lead community initiatives. Finally, your understanding of relevant regulatory and industry information will play a critical part in your leadership mandate, as will your knowledge of lending best practices and risk management strategies.

The Branch Manager selection process will assess candidates to identify those who have the ideal competencies and personal characteristics required for success in a branch leadership position.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years of progressive leadership, business development, and employee development experience, ideally gained within the financial services industry. As well, they will have advanced knowledge of consumer and mortgage lending and relevant post-secondary education (or equivalent). Leadership Development training is considered an asset.

In return for your hard work and leadership, we provide you the full package: a great culture, excellent benefits, and competitive compensation.

We know local because we are local. Here is how we do it.

Loans Officer – (Ottawa & St. Catharines, ON)

We are a thriving credit union, known for extraordinary customer service that has deep roots in the community. The company serves its individual, organizational and business-based members with high integrity, sound stewardship and competitiveness.

We are currently looking for a Loans Officer in each of our Ottawa and St. Catharines branch locations.  You will report directly to the Branch Manager.  As the Loans Officer, you will be primarily responsible for generating business volumes and revenues. This includes increasing the credit and deposit portfolio.

As a key member of the Branch team, the Loans Officer will:

  • Market the credit union’s products and services by promoting, up selling and cross selling a full range of lending and investment vehicles.
  • Actively solicits new sales opportunities through warm and cold calling potential community businesses as well as through staff referrals.
  • Maintains a high profile within the branch trading area and actively seeks out opportunities to build and foster relationships with members, non-members and business contacts.
  • Champions the credit unions sales culture by demonstrating exemplary sales skills, especially during all branch campaigns and promotions.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  •  Identifies opportunities to promote, up sell and cross sell credit union lending products including consumer loans, mortgages, lines of credit and credit cards.
  • Being a product specialist, providing good financial advice by identifying services members need.
  • Qualifies all loan and mortgage opportunities by conducting member interviews, analyzing relevant financial information, verifying loan application information and investigating other variables affecting loan viability.
  • Approves loans and mortgages within discretionary limits; makes recommendations for approvals or declines to next level management if outside discretionary limits.
  • Prepares and processes all appropriate documents associated with loans and mortgage approval including, insurance and cheque disbursements; liaises with all relevant agents such as home inspectors and lawyers.
  • Develops a process for early identification of problem accounts and promptly takes action to minimize risk; initiates ‘soft’ collection activity by following up delinquent accounts.
  • Develops a process to identify investment, loan and mortgage renewals; initiates contact with member to maintain accounts and relationships.
  • Meet sales targets for non-interest income products.
  • Promote, recommend and explain digital services to members.
  • Represents the credit union in the community by participating in local business activities and community functions, as required by management and for business development purposes.
  • Maintains strict adherence to credit union and branch operating procedures, lending policies and security procedures with respect to assigned authorities and responsibilities; reports any unusual occurrences or fraudulent activity to next level management upon discovery.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by next level management as, and when, required. This may include opening member accounts, producing reports, assisting members with regular transactions and assist Member Service staff.

 

Our Ideal Candidate:

  • Completion of a post-secondary degree with a concentration in Finance, Commerce, or Accounting is an asset, or has equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in credit underwriting; and generating mortgage and loan business in a credit union or other financial institution.
  • Able to demonstrate knowledge of member life cycle needs; knowledge of features and benefits of lending, investment, and deposit products; knowledge of interviewing solicitation and telemarketing skills.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Strong team player; working collaboratively in a small branch setting.
  • Proven experience in sales.
  • Confident, self-starter, proactive
  • Flexible and demonstrates high degree of adaptability, able to organize effectively and manage multiple priorities
  • Computer literate – Word, Excel; PowerPoint, Outlook
  • Embrace learning and utilizing new technologies
  • Bilingual – English, and Ukrainian an asset

 

Job Specifications

Key Relationships

  • This position interacts with credit union members, all branch positions and members of the community, including the business community within the branch trade area.
  • This position plays a role in transferring skills and knowledge to others.

Working Conditions

  • A standard office environment is provided however due to the nature of the business, there is risk of exposure to hold-ups and threats.
  • Travel to various credit union and meeting locations within the province may be required.
  • Works with confidential and/or sensitive information and must maintain confidentiality at all times.
  • Concentration is required when working with computer systems.
  • Regular interruptions by staff and members (unscheduled appointments)
  • Required to assist with branch housekeeping

Please note Ukrainian Credit Union Limited has an accommodation process in place and provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please let us know so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations during the recruitment and selection process.

For consideration, please submit your resume and application, specifying which location in your subject heading (Ottawa-Loans Officer or St. Catharines-Loans Officer) by email to Andrew Rozanec, Human Resources Manager, arozanec@ukrainiancu.com

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

Wealth Associate

An exciting opportunity exists, for an experienced Wealth Associate to join our team. ABCU is a full-service open bond Credit Union. Assets $265 million, loans $197 million, deposits $243 million, staff of 35. At ABCU Credit Union Ltd. (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 Wealth Associate is an IIROC licensed member of the dynamic wealth team led by the Director Wealth and plays an integral role in the delivery of superior personalized service to our high net worth member owners. The primary accountability of the role is to assist the Director of Wealth with their day to day administration, sales, and service in an efficient and effective manner thereby allowing vital contact time with members. This position ensures that proper documentation has been completed correctly, processing its delivery in a timely manner with the appropriate follow up. You will assist in the completion of financial plans, annual reviews and identify additional opportunities to refer business back to retail, business banking, and other areas of ABCU. The Wealth Associate is licensed and maintains a high level of knowledge relating to our products and services, sales processes and compliance, and is able to execute trades. As an assistant, you strive for excellence in communication and organization, as you play a vital role in enhancing the member experience and the growth and profitability of our Credit Union by:

  • Assisting the Director of Wealth by supporting the delivery of the full financial planning experience to high net worth ($100,000+) members using the CFP’s six steps of financial planning through an understanding of processes, systems, and documentation required. Accurate and timely completion of required documentation including: account opening, transfers, trades, and tracking.
  • Set up appointments for Director of Wealth client meetings and confirm appointments.
  • Represent ABCU, build relationships and proactively build business in the communities we serve.
  • Respond to all members, team and partner enquiries promptly and proactively providing professional, friendly, competent and courteous service at all times. The licensed Wealth Associate is able to execute trades in line with risk objectives for members.
  • Respond to all portfolio member complaints with follow up on issues/opportunities as required, ensuring member complaints are handled in accordance with our service standards, escalating issues when necessary.
  • Maintain up to date Financial Planning and investment industry knowledge by participating in training programs/industry courses to upgrade skills, obtain, and maintain accreditation and licensing requirements as applicable
  • Assist the Director of Wealth to achieve or exceed assigned sales and referral goals in growth of the book of business, revenue, asset gathering, tracking & reporting of referrals, and support in referrals to internal partners – retail, business banking and other channels as appropriate

Experience Required

  • High School Diploma
  • Finance related post-secondary is an asset.
  • IIROC License
  • Canadian Securities Course (CSC) & Conduct and Practices Handbook (CPH)
  • Completion of Wealth Management Essentials (WME) within 3 years
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in the wealth industry; including securities and compliance
  • Knowledge of financial planning, products, policies, procedures, and operations
  • Solid administration, sales support, and organizational skills
  • Thorough understanding of financial products and services

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

Janavi Corson, ABCU Credit Union

jcorson@abcu.ca

ABCU Credit Union thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Closing date: This position will remain vacant until a suitable candidate is identified

Area Manager, Small Business

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

Are you ready to make a move and work for a company who puts the financial well-being of its members first? 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 focusing on advice and connection to each member’s individual needs throughout Saskatchewan.

Our employees are authentic, bold, creative, and responsible. They are the reason we consistently deliver outstanding member experiences. They’re more than just individuals who come to work each day, each employee is a vital part of Conexus.

The bigger picture

We’re looking for an Area Manager, Small Business, to join our Small Business team in our North region. If you are an outgoing individual with leadership and financial expertise who understands what small to medium enterprises need to succeed, then apply for this role today.

How you’ll spend your time

  • Leading, coaching and developing a team of Small Business Advisors and Virtual Business Advisors
  • Fostering relationships with small to medium enterprises and centers of influence right here in Saskatchewan
  • Leading your team to provide holistic financial advice and service solutions that meet new and existing members’ needs
  • Adjudication of credit applications and coaching to enhance the credit quality expertise of the team

The way people describe you

  • An effective networker who actively seeks new member relationships and opportunities
  • An individual with an entrepreneurial mindset, who embraces innovation to help make a meaningful difference in the success of our small to medium enterprises
  • Dedicated to improving the member and employee experience
  • Responsibly manages risk, policies and credit adjudication

The experience you bring

  • 5 years’ experience within a business or agricultural lending environment
  • 2 years people leadership experience (formal or informal)
  • Strong knowledge of business and financial statements
  • Post secondary education in business is an asset

Various Saskatchewan locations will be considered with a preference for this role to be in one of our North locations; however not all locations may be possible to accommodate the role

What you get in return

Our team works tirelessly to ensure the financial success of each of our members. We think such dedication deserves recognition. That’s why we’re proud to offer some of the most competitive job perks of any employer around. Come, join our crew, and find out just how sweet the rewards can be:

  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Industry-leading work-life balance and rewards
  • Formal and informal employee development
  • Meaningful work that makes a real difference in our members’ lives

So, what do you think – does this sound like you? Do you think you’re the right fit for Conexus and can rock this role? 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 Jane at jane.buttone@conexus.ca or Heather at heather.howland@conexs.ca.  But act fast, the opportunity closes on April 18, 2021.

Manager of Wealth Services

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this position is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and activities of our Wealth Services team members, in the delivery of Wealth Management Services.  Synergy Credit Union partners with Aviso Wealth who is a national financial services firm providing MFDA and IIROC dealer services, online brokerage, and insurance solutions.

You are an integral part of leading and inspiring a dedicated and compassionate team in helping our members achieve their personal life goals.  You will also participate in the development, implementation and monitoring of the annual budget, and implementation of our long-term business strategy for Wealth Services. This position will ensure all Wealth Services activities are in compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures, regarding the promotion and sale of investment products and services.

This position is based out of the Lloydminster Synergy Centre in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan. We also have branches in Kindersley, Paradise Hill, St. Walburg, Lashburn, Denzil, Macklin, Maidstone, Marsden, Marshall, and Neilburg.  Dedication to our communities is a cornerstone belief of our Credit Union, and it shows.  Every year, our amazing staff is more than willing to offer their time as volunteers, on top of our financial and sponsorship activities.

We are the fifth largest Credit Union in Saskatchewan with total assets under management of over $2 billion, serving more than 25 000 members and 206 employees.  Our Wealth Services team manages a portfolio size of $400M.  We provide core banking services through our traditional branch network, the Canada-wide ‘ding-free’ AccuLink ATM network, Digital Online Banking site and Digital Synergy CU App, as well as through calling our Member Contact Centre.

The Community:  Lloydminster is located on the provincial border between Alberta & Saskatchewan – 2 provinces, one city.  Approximately two and a half hours between Edmonton and Saskatoon, Lloydminster has good access to major cities and a variety of recreational options – with many nearby lakes, ski hills, parks, golf courses, theatre, sports facilities, and list goes on.  In addition, there is a local college and lots of amenities (shopping and events).  For more information on Lloydminster, visit lloydminstertourism.ca and lloydminster.ca.

To Apply:  Submit your cover letter and resume before the end of day on April 21st, to: careers@synergycu.ca.  Please quote competition # 212301 in the subject line.

We thank you for your interest, we will only contact those under consideration. If you are successful for this role, you will undergo a bonding process that includes a criminal record check and credit check.

We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer.

Find out more about us!  https://www.youtube.com/user/SynergyCreditUnion

  www.synergycu.ca

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