Commercial Adjudicator, System Credit

**About Credit Union Central of Manitoba**

Credit Union of Manitoba (CUCM) is the trade association and service provider for the province's 17 autonomous credit unions. CUCM's purpose is to provide strategic leadership for credit unions, and to deliver high-value solutions that help each credit union achieve its vision.

**The Role**

Reporting to the Manager, System Credit, the incumbent plays a critical role in all aspects of system credit, risk management, and loan adjudication while serving the growth and competitive needs of credit unions. As the Commercial Adjudicator, System Credit, your role will encompass the following:

- Form part of the system credit committee, responsible for managing system credit risk.
- Provide input to strategies that support the Lending Services, and Manual Departments business goals and objectives.
- Provide input into the manuals and lending guidance for the credit unions.
- Provide consulting services to credit unions lending personnel and, where necessary, recommend loan structures, negotiate and document complex credit submissions.
- Play a critical role in delivery of lending conferences and workshops.
- Develop and maintain complex reporting systems as part of system risk portfolio management.
- Develop industry resources to be available to credit union lending staff and keep apprised of all industry and market developments.
- Communicate with all lending relationships inclusive of industry partners, credit union personnel, Deposit Guarantee Corporation of Manitoba, and other internal/external stakeholders.
- Make recommendations to process improvements in Lending Services

**The Person**

You bring strong relationship building skills, sound analysis and decision-making competencies and have a thorough knowledge of legislation pertaining to lending and of the commercial/agricultural marketplace. You are a strong communicator. You are an expert negotiator with strong interpersonal skills with ability to diplomatically manage and attempt to reconcile conflicting demands and viewpoints, combined with personable and effective client management skills.

You a natural collaborator; driven by the challenge of change, with the ability to adapt your focus or approach based on what the situation requires. You are technologically savvy and up to date with technological developments as it relates to financial services and reporting.

**Education & Experience**

Your background includes a minimum of 5 years' experience working in a similar capacity with a focus on Commercial Credit Adjudication. Experience with Agriculture Lending would be of benefit. Education equivalent to completion of three
- or four-year bachelor's degree, ideally in commerce or business administration, or related experience is required.

**The Company**

We offer an excellent total compensation and benefits package including an incentive pay program, an extensive community service program, training and development opportunities, and a work environment that engages and enables our employees to serve our members. The salary will relate to qualifications and experience.

We are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment where your unique background, perspectives and talent are valued.

Our office is located in downtown Winnipeg close to the Canada Life Centre. In the current environment, employees have the ability to work from home.

Credit Unions in Manitoba are governed by Manitoba's Credit Unions and Caisses Populaires Act. CUCM manages their liquidity reserves, monitors credit granting procedures and provides trade services in areas such as corporate governance, government relations, representation, and advocacy. CUCM also provides human resources services, research, communications, planning, lending, compliance, and risk management services to credit unions. Manitoba credit unions jointly own CUCM and it is financed through assessments and fee income derived through its operations.

**The Next Steps**

Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.