Employment Opportunity
Vice President, Risk and Finance
Fort St John, BC
Closing Date: April 29, 2014 or until filled
Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to assist North Peace Savings & Credit Union in living out our Service
Mission, “To build rewarding relationships through a superior service experience.” One of the primary
means to achieve this end is to develop a highly effective team of employees and develop each employee to
their highest potential through coaching and leadership. Responsible for ensuring that outstanding service is
delivered to both internal and external members.
The Vice-President, Risk and Finance provides overall management of the finance and risk operations of
NPSCU by leading the development and implementation of a risk framework. The VP’s team will be
accountable for achieving superior internal service objectives, optimal accuracy, timeliness of reporting, and
high standards of productivity. The VP, Risk and Finance fosters on-going coaching and development of staff
while ensuring a high level of employee accountability using disciplined financial and risk management
practices. The VP, Risk and Finance, oversees NPSCU’s adherence to policies, ensuring that the Credit Union
functions in a well-managed environment that carefully balances the needs of its membership and economic
environment, with its long-term sustainability.
The Vice-President, Risk and Finance is accountable for the monthly production of financial statements, the
quarterly production of risk management summaries and financial trend reports, annual plans detailing
financial and risk-related development, along with multi-year plans to better position the Credit Union from
a risk and financial management perspective within its strategic plan.
The scope of the Vice-President, Risk and Finance role includes areas of administration and internal support,
including accounting, treasury, enterprise risk management, anti-money laundering, audit, asset liability
management and credit risk management. The Vice-President, Risk and Finance’s accountabilities include
credit adjudication in order to separate the Credit Union’s sales functions from its risk management.
Key Responsibilities
The Vice President, Risk and Finance is responsible to:
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Ensure team delivers 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.
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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.
Develop each employee to their highest potential by identifying their areas for improvement and
appropriately coaching, training or correcting the employees’ performance.
Recognize employees who perform at a high level.
Hold employees accountable for their performance, attitude and behavior.
Meet with each employee monthly to review previous month’s performance, set goals for upcoming
month’s performance and develop plans to improve employee’s performance.
Ensure that the branch meets service goals as established by the Credit Union.
Performs job duties within our bylaws, regulations, Board of Directors policies, established internal and
external service standards and our work procedures.
Demonstrate enthusiastic support of corporate mission, core values and long-term objectives.
Risk Related:
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Manage regulatory alignment staff and establish sound business practices for operational risk, including
business continuity;
Develop and administer operational risk management programs for the Credit Union and its various
lines of business;
Provide direction in coordinating, assessing and communicating risk management practices, and
reporting same to the Executive Management Team and the Board of Directors;
Provide guidance and direction in matters concerning the interpretation and application of policies,
standards, best practices and business continuity plans;
Provide expertise in the alignment of recovery strategies with business impact assessment results;
Develop and produce operational risk reports designed to provide senior management with an accurate
reflection of NPSCU’s operational risk;
Support process improvement functions designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the
Credit Union’s operations;
Oversee the Credit Union’s internal audit function, directly accountable to the Board of Directors;
Coordinate the Credit Union’s external audit and regulatory accountabilities.
Finance Related:
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Develop policies and forward-focused plans to maximize the Credit Union’s financial opportunities;
Ensure the timely and accurate reporting of the Credit Union’s financial affairs to internal and external
audiences;
Oversee the management of accounting and finance staff to ensure the efficient and effective
processing of internal transactions;
Provide leadership in proactive Asset Liability Management;
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Provide management leadership to the Credit Union’s treasury functions, ensuring that the
opportunities of the balance sheet are leveraged where possible.
Role Expectations
The Vice-President, Risk and Finance’s successful execution of their role will result in the following:
 Achievement of planned financial and risk management goals and objectives;
 The Credit Union is regarded as well-managed and financially stable from a risk perspective by members,
staff, the board, and regulators;
 Accurate reporting of the Credit Union’s status to internal and external stakeholders;
 Achievement of internal and external service levels through the proactive implementation of continuous
improvement processes for policies and procedures;
 Access to a broad suite of competitive products and services by members;
 Team delivering service to both internal and external members that is in alignment with the credit
union’s Service Promises;
 Each employee is developed to their highest potential, they are being recognized and held accountable
for their performance;
 Knowledgeable Risk and Finance Department staff about the Credit Union’s policies and procedures;
 Motivated and engaged Risk and Finance Department staff;
 The maintenance a professional and safe work environment; and
 Adherence to all policies and procedures.
Education & Experience
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Post-secondary degree or designation in a business or finance related field with relevant experience;
An accounting designation (CA, CMA, or CGA) would be an asset;
A Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) designation, or equivalent certification (an asset);
A degree, designation or affiliation in Treasury Management (an asset);
Financial institution senior management experience (an asset);
Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities
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Proven ability to coach a diverse team;
A thorough understanding of, and the proven ability to perform well in a detail-oriented risk
management-focused environment;
Extensive knowledge of financial products and services (an asset);
Proficiency with various computer applications including risk management, profitability assessment and
scenario planning software; and
Demonstrated project management expertise with cross-functional projects.
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Competencies
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Communication - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including an ability to facilitate and
train management regarding operational risk
Leadership Skills - Leadership that creates a positive team environment and productive work
environment
Problem Solving Skills - Effective and transparent decision-making, planning and organizing abilities, and
problem solving skills
Financial Competence - Solid understanding of banking, including mortgage lending disciplines and
other asset categories, liability product disciplines and enterprise risk management from an operational
risk perspective
Forward-Thinking - Expertise in development and implementation of Business Continuity Planning
activities
Industry Experience - Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and industry best practices for financial
institutions
Teamwork - Ability to work effectively in a team environment and leverage resources from the
organization
Analytical Skills - Strong analytical skills, ability to define or create processes and/or workflows and to
mine data
This role description duties maybe added, removed or changed from time to time.
Olivia Young, Human Resources Specialist
North Peace Savings and Credit Union
10344-100th St
Fort St. John, BC, V1J 3Z1
Fax: 250-787-9191 or 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.