Manager Credit Unions

**Job Description**:
The BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) protects British Columbians during their most important financial transactions. We regulate BC ’s financial services market, including credit unions, trust companies, registered pension plans, insurance companies and mortgage brokers.

We uphold public confidence by impartially setting and enforcing standards for real estate professionals. We also ensure that consumers dealing with licensed real estate professionals are protected against wrongful actions. By overseeing the most significant financial transactions in BC we ensure fairness, legality and the prosperity of consumers and the province.

We recognize unique styles, perspectives, beliefs, and creativity that support a diverse, respectful, inclusive and collaborative work environment. To achieve this, we stay committed to:
Hiring team members who represent the population we serve
Removing barriers that may prevent equitable employment
Supporting respectful work environments where everyone feels included and able to produce excellent results

BCFSA is proud to be Great Place to Work Certified organization based on direct feedback from our team members.

**WHAT WE OFFER**:
Healthy living and work-life balance
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits plan
Opportunities for personal and professional development
Competitive compensation
A challenging and engaging team environment
Defined benefits pension plan
Flexible work arrangement for eligible positions
A beautiful office location in downtown Vancouver

**SUMMARY**
This position manages the regulatory and prudential risk-based supervision of provincially regulated financial sectors (i.e., credit unions, insurance, and trust).

**ACCOUNTABILITIES**
- Manages the development, maintenance and implementation of supervisory strategies for provincially regulated financial institutions.
- Manages production of up-to-date risk assessments of the regulated financial institutions.
- Develops and maintains a program to monitor and evaluate system-wide or sector issues potentially affecting the regulated sectors and institutions.
- Contributes to the development of regulatory programs, practices and systems for the supervision of institutions.
- Contributes to the development and implementation of operational plans and reporting for a program area to support reliable program accountability, organizational core values and mandate.
- Contributes to the development of operational policies and procedures, performance standards and service levels with the goal of continuous improvement.
- Develops and maintains constructive and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Provides supervision, coaching and mentorship to allow team members to achieve their full potential.

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**
- Degree in Finance, Commerce, Accounting, Business, Law, Economics or Financial or Risk Management and extensive directly related experience or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Related experience includes:

- Conducting audits or regulatory review of financial institution entities
- Conducting financial risk, actuarial valuations, risk management assessments

Preference may be given to applicants with Industry experience in at least one of insurance, credit union, banking, trusts, or related industries.
- Knowledge of the relevant provincial acts and regulations.
- Knowledge of financial analysis techniques.
- Knowledge of supervisory frameworks in BC and Canada.
- Knowledge of trust and insurance sectors, including the variety of current and emerging business models.
- Knowledge of financial statements, reporting standards and metrics.
- Knowledge of risk management principles and methods.
- Ability to exercise judgement, initiative, and discretion.
- Ability to analyze business plans and financial statements.
- Ability to influence stakeholders to comply with legislation regulations and policies.
- Superior oral and written communication skills.

**PROVISOS**
- Must be willing to work outside of regular office hours when needed.