Role Description
Business Account Manager Trainee
Location: Fort St John
Closing date: January 8, 2015
Service Center Overview
Business Solutions builds rewarding relationships with neighborhood/community business leaders and
members to provide comprehensive financial services to address and exceed the business and business
needs of members and prospects. A dedicated, comprehensive and holistic approach provides financial
and industry expertise, creative ideas and solutions to enhance member value. Business Solutions
provides comprehensive financial services to deal with every member’s business requirements.
Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist North Peace Savings and Credit Union in living out our
corporate Mission, “Helping our members succeed in life.” and our Service Mission, “To build
rewarding relationships through a superior service experience”, by delivering outstanding service to
both internal and external members. A key element of excellent service is to identify the financial needs
of each member and recommend an appropriate credit union solution.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Business Solutions, this is a developmental position, designed to
introduce and fully develop the concepts, skills and experience necessary to advance to a Business
Account Manager position within twelve to eighteen months within North Peace Savings and Credit
Union. Development will include, but not be limited to in-house training, direct coaching, external
training, off-site training and self-study as outlined in North Peace Savings Business Account Manager
Trainee Program.
Key Responsibilities
 Deliver service to both internal and external members that is in alignment with the credit
union’s Service Promises.
o I promise to be respectful in every interaction.
o I promise to do it right the first time.
o I promise to deliver more than expected.
o I promise to keep it simple and easy.
o I promise to provide innovative solutions.
o I promise to create a positive and memorable experience.
o I promise to significantly improve your financial life.
 Meets all sales goals as established.
 Meets all established service goals as measured by the internal programs (ie internal service
survey, success measures etc)
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Sales and Service Management
 Thorough a coordinated and targeted marketing plan, identify and initiate contact with
members, partners, community leaders, centers of influence (COI) and prospects to close deals
and strengthen, protect and grow the business book.
 Maintain an ongoing sales pipeline and effectively follows up on unsuccessful
referrals/prospects.
 Focus on the highest quality member service, ensuring alignment with overall North Peace
Savings and Credit Union and business goals and objectives.
 Supports the credit union’s business strategy through the provision of agricultural lending
services to existing and potential members and by developing and maintaining effective
member relationships.
 Analyzing financial statements, evaluating security, establishing loan terms and interest rates
relative to risk, the needs of the borrower and the costs of administration.
 Negotiating all terms of credit and appropriately assess risk in the relationship.
 Approving commercial loans within lending limits and recommending loan applications to the
Senior Manager, Business Solutions.
 Monitoring Business Loans in assigned portfolio; ensuring adherence to established policies,
procedures, checks and balances.
 Suggest, recommend and/or propose products/solutions to meet those needs and the
member’s broader business objectives. Ensure that member continues to be aware of the
benefits of using these products, as well as new products available to them. Continuously
update knowledge on new products that may be of value to members
 Making recommendations on delinquencies to mitigate loss.
 Gaining expert knowledge in the area of the Investment and Lending Policy.
 Building a strong working knowledge and excellent analytical skills in the areas of balance
sheets, cash flow mechanics, and business plans presented by members.
 Preparing documentation in relation to business ventures in an accurate and timely manner in
accordance and compliance with all corporate policies, procedures and legislative requirements,
including security and account operating documentation.
 Ensuring that members’ day-to-day financial and banking needs are being met at the highest
level; partners and refers member to retail, where appropriate
 Working collaboratively with peers and colleagues throughout the delivery system by learning
from the expertise of others and sharing own learning’s, where appropriate
 Beginning to participate and be involved in community activities or events, promoting North
Peace Savings and Credit Union and demonstrating the company values
Risk Management and Internal Control
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Use exceptional financial, industry knowledge and expertise to proactively assess and anticipate
member’s needs to suggest recommend and/or propose products/solutions to meet those
needs and the member’s broader business objectives. Ensure that member continues to be
aware of the benefits of using these products, as well as new products available to them.
Continuously update knowledge on new products that may be of value to members.
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Structure, negotiate and document complex credit and cash management arrangements with
segment members and prospects. Negotiate all terms of credit and appropriately assess risk in
the relationship.
Demonstrate a strong working knowledge and excellent analytical skills in the areas of balance
sheets, cash flow mechanics, and business plans presented by members.
After appropriate due diligence, prepare and recommend credit renewal/amendment/new
business applications, submitting those exceeding individual lending limits to the appropriate
lending authority.
Minimize loan risks through diligent, timely and proactive financial reviews and awareness of
changing economic/marketplace influences and applicable industry trends/data
Proactively manage high-risk loans, developing risk issues and changing credit needs through
communication with internal partners to restructure deals, remediate risks and minimize loss.
Ensures all documentation in relation to business ventures are completed and submitted in an
accurate and timely manner in accordance and compliance with all corporate policies,
procedures and legislative requirements, including security and account operating
documentation.
Teamwork and Organizational Contribution
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Works collaboratively with peers and colleagues throughout the delivery system by sharing best
practices and learning’s, where appropriate.
Participate and be involved in community activities or events, promoting North Peace Savings
and Credit Union and demonstrating the company values.
Decision Making and Freedom to Act
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Works under broad managerial direction with little functional guidance, work is highly complex
and involved; makes significant functional or operational decisions which require broad
conceptual judgment and which may affect future policy.
Contacts and Working Relationships:
 Members
 Senior Manager, Business Solutions
 Assigned Mentor
 Business Team
 Credit Adjudication Department
 Credit Underwriters
 Retail Solutions Team
 Support Services Team
 Financial Planning Team
 Employee Development Specialist
 Other Internal and External Subject Matter Experts
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Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
 Sales management skills and service focus with an aptitude for business development and
relationship building.
 Ability to work independently with confidence demonstrating dedication to providing quality
member sales and service.
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
 Demonstrates leadership ability and team development skills.
 Strong attention to detail and documentation.
 Accounting, business planning, budgeting and financial management skills.
 Extensive knowledge of North Peace Saving Credit Union products, policies and procedures.
 Ability to develop strong analytical, relationship, interpersonal, communication, presentation
and team skills.
 Good business acumen coupled with a demonstrated ability to initiate action to achieve results
and meet deadlines while respecting fundamental corporate values.
 Ability to interact at any level within the organization and in a business development capacity
within the community.
 Advanced knowledge of credit union technology and computer application skills; computer
literate in a windows environment.
 Ability to develop good knowledge of segment, strategies, structure, as well as its lending and
deposit products and services.
 Strong commitment to continuous learning and advancement.
 Proven ability to be creative and innovative.
 Entrepreneurial mindset.
 Ability to work in normal business environment as well as flexible to work evenings and/or
attend community events.
 Travel may be required to meet member need’s
Education & Experience
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Completed or working towards post-secondary education in accounting, finance, commerce,
business administration, Agriculture business or equivalent work experience
Exceptional demonstrated ability to analyze financial statements and understand aspects of
lending such as project financing, market/industry analysis, and cash management, etc.
Has a strong direction of equipment financing as well as a clear and thorough understanding of
the agricultural industry.
Quantitative Standards
The incumbent will be expected to achieve the following standards within a 12 - 18 month period.
Full completion and meeting expectations of the Training Program
 Credits per month 18 to 25 including annual reviews
 Interviews per month 22 to 30
 Relationships 240 to 280
 Authorized portfolio $32 to $36 million
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Average size credit $115,000
New Business $5 to $7 million/annum net of run off
Application fees $50,000/annum
Marketing calls per month 4 to 6
Delinquency standards < 1.00%
Cross sells and insurance per month 5 to 7
Referrals 3 to 5
Insurance sales 6 to 9
Work Schedule
The Business Account Trainee will be responsible for working an 8am -5pm work schedule
This role description duties may be added, removed or changed from time to time.
Department:
Position Reporting to:
Base Salary Range:
Status:
Business Solutions
Senior Manager, Business Solutions
G ($24.71 - $30.89)
Full Time (40 hours per week)
Last Revised:
December 15, 2015
Approved by:
Dave DeVos
If interested please remit cover letter and resume in confidence to
Olivia Young at careers@npscu.ca on or before January 8, 2016
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