Small Business Advisor

The Small Business Advisor has expertise in credit analysis, financial advice, portfolio management and relationship management to contribute to the success of our members and the growth of our credit union. 

We are looking for candidates with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a strong ability to provide knowledgeable and timely advice, and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service by effectively utilizing our products, services, and omni channels to meet our members' needs. The key responsibilities for this role include: 

• Foster strong relationships with small and medium size business and agriculture members, providing ongoing financial guidance and support.
• Manage an assigned portfolio through strong advice and utilization of available Credit Union products and services.
• Work closely in a collaborative team environment with all staff to meet members' financial needs (known and unknown).
• Provide and cross-sell high quality financial products and services through proactive contact with the intent of increasing member wallet share.
• Analyze loan applications for data integrity, potential fraud, and creditworthiness.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all credit union products and services as well as relevant policies and legislation, regularly reviewing literature and attend product update meetings and seminars/webinars.
• Utilize digital solutions to create efficiencies, simplify members' banking needs, and enhance the member experience.
• Must have the ability to travel to and cover regionally as required.
  • Innovation's Travel Practice Guidelines will be followed.

• Completion of some post-secondary education (such as finance, business management, agribusiness, or a related field) and/or completion of related specialized lending courses.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in relationship banking with knowledge and experience in small business lending, credit analysis, and loan underwriting. 
• Proven business development, attention to detail, sales, and service skills.
• Detail-oriented and risk aware, contributing to the safeguarding of our company's assets and reputation.
• Proficient in digital literacy, including (but not limited to) critical thinking, problem solving and navigation using digital solutions.
• Use and comfortability with a variety of Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Teams, Viva, Power Automate, Power BI).

Hi We're Innovation Federal Credit Union. Our purpose is to simplify banking for all Canadians. We like to keep it simple. We have three values – Accountability, Integrity, and Respect – and we are constantly striving to improve our organization to make it better for you (our member and prospective employee)

How are we different from other Credit Unions? We've put in the work to become a federal credit union – just one of three in Canada – to secure the future of our organization and continue to grow across Canada. We are proudly rooted in Saskatchewan, but our vision is national, or as we like to say, "Made in Sask, Built for Canada". 

What sets us apart:

• Commitment to Community: $1.1 million was given to local organizations last year who are making a difference
• Strong focus on Diversity and Inclusion: Nearly 22% of InnovationNation proudly identifies as part of a designated group, reflecting our strong commitment to fostering a diverse workplace
• Benefits that start when you do: Our full-time staff participate in a 7% employer-matched pension plan, extended health benefits, employee and family assistance program, and a staff loan rate. These benefits all start on Day 1 of employment, no waiting period

In the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation, we acknowledge that we are on the traditional territories of the many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit who have graced these lands for millennia.

We are privileged to live on, work on and enjoy the benefits of these lands, now known as Canada.