Loans Administrator

**Application deadline: Oct 11,** **2024**

**Location**:
This position is based in Millbrook Nova Scotia and requires in-office attendance.

**Recruitment Statement**

In accordance with the Indigenous Employment Preference Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission, preference will be given to qualified Indigenous applicants. Therefore, we encourage you to self-identify.

**Position Summary**

Within our finance lending programs, the Loans Administrator supports client goals and financial objectives by providing a thorough and supportive loans administrative process.

**Responsibilities**
- Maintains positive relationships with clients, ensuring transactions and information received on behalf of Ulnooweg and/or its employees are kept confidential.
- Prepares and maintains loan documentation and filing.
- Processes daily loan transactions in the loans management system.
- Reviews executed documentation for completeness.
- Registers and releases security within the applicable registry.
- Maintains credit reporting systems.
- Provides assistance and support to the Access to Capital Team.
- Oversees credit files for disbursement.
- Adhere to quality assurance objectives, goals, policies and procedures.
- Prepares and maintains reports and claims for various funding agencies.
- Prepares financial analysis of annual budgets.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree or College Diploma, or any combination of education and experience.
- 1-2 years’ experience in a similar position or in the financial Industry.
- Recent and significant experience in a relevant area can also be considered.
- Knowledge of credit processes, procedures and business operation fundamentals.
- Understanding of lending procedures such as disbursements, payments, interest calculation and amortization schedules.
- Strong organizational and time management.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Demonstrated proficiency in financial software.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft word and Excel software packages.
- An understanding of the Treaty relations between Canada and Indigenous communities is desired.

**Benefits**
- Paid sick leave
- Special leave
- Statutory holidays
- Medical and Dental coverage
- 3 weeks paid vacation
- Free parking

**Organizational Perks**
- Mi'kmaw Language Training
- Cultural Education Programs
- Annual Holiday Closure

**About Ulnooweg development Group**
Since 1985, Ulnooweg Development Group has represented Atlantic Canada as a member of the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA). Our organization is an autonomous, Indigenous-controlled, community-based financial nonprofit that encourages Indigenous entrepreneurship and community building in Atlantic Canada. As an Aboriginal Financial Institution (AFI), we offer diversified sources of capital and dedicated business support to Atlantic Indigenous entrepreneurs and communities.

The Development Group is one of three organizations that represent Ulnooweg, an established and innovative Indigenous-led organization dedicated to taking a transformative and complex, community-centered approach. The three organizations attribute to the benefit of the communities it serves: Ulnooweg Development Group Inc. (AFI), The Ulnooweg Education Centre (an education and
research charity) and the Ulnooweg Indigenous Communities Foundation (a charitable foundation). These organizations work towards breaking down systemic barriers our communities and individuals face through truth and reconciliation.

**Job Type**: Permanent

Pay: $65,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you identify as Indigenous? If so, please state your community connection and self identify. Indigenous applicants are given priority as we are an Indigenous-led registered charity.

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-10-11