Business Banking Manager

Christian Credit Union is a financial services organization that encourages biblical stewardship with service and advice from experts. We are principled and benefit our members with competitive financial solutions, supporting Christian organizations and providing resources to make a difference in the world. This is a unique opportunity for a business banking professional who is ready for work with a different sense of purpose.

We are seeking an analytical and strategic commercial banking leader who will be responsible for the leadership and development of the commercial banking team. The Business Banking Manager is the subject matter expert for business banking, providing guidance and coaching to enhance member relationship management and develop sales proficiency while developing the underwriting and critical analysis of the business lending team, including support on the structuring of syndicated lending applications.

OUR MISSION

We encourage people to be good stewards of the financial resources God has given to them. “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”  - 1 Peter 4:10 NIV

OUR VISION

To be the recognized leader in applying Christian values to financial services. "The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it..." - Psalm 24:1 NIV

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coaches and develops Business Banking Advisors, in conversations and underwriting proficiency, developing subject matter experts in lending to churches and not-for-profit organizations.
• Provides leadership and guidance to the Business Banking Advisors to enhance sales conversations, leading to the expansion of relationships with new and existing members.
• Provides leadership and guidance to the Business Banking Advisors on member relationship management (managing member expectations) and administration of lending products and services.
• Conducts ongoing coaching and completes performance reviews for the Business Banking Advisors.
• Implements actions and processes to increase the efficiency of the business banking team, including timely completion of annual reviews.
• Acts as subject matter expert for the business banking team, providing training to enhance the underwriting and presentation of credit applications while ensuring loans are in compliance with sound business practice, legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Builds relationships with existing clients and engages in business development networking to generate new business. 
• Leads regular sales pipeline meetings and team huddles; coaching Business Banking Advisors on spotting opportunities, monitoring the workload of others, assisting with the prioritization of team activities and ensuring member needs are being fulfilled in a competent and timely manner.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Demonstrates Christian character and our core values of humble, hungry and people smart with a desire to promote biblical financial stewardship.
• Strong working knowledge of the business banking products and services including business lending and adjudication; experience within the credit union system is an asset.
• Expert knowledge of the business banking practices, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Solutions orientated with strong attention to detail, strong analytical skills and critical thinking.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Branches are located in Edmonton, Lethbridge and Calgary; occasional travel is required. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent business banking experience.
• 3 – 5 years of Commercial lending experience; experience with syndicated lending is an asset.
• 1 - 3 years of leadership experience.
• Expert knowledge of business practices, legislation, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Solutions oriented with strong attention to detail, strong analytical skills and critical thinking abilities.

The Compensation

A competitive salary range of $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per annum along with benefits package, deposit and loan program and education programs are all reasons to consider Christian Credit Union for your career.

Closing Date: Open until a suitable candidate is found.  We encourage all interested to apply.

To indicate your interest in the position, please submit your cover letter and resume to:

Attention: Leanne Zukowski, HR Administrator, Christian Credit Union