Investment Solutions Specialist

Company Description

Be a part of something different

We may offer the same products and services as a big bank, but we couldn't be more different. We're rooted in purpose and we're on a mission to improve lives and strengthen communities. We support nearly 20,000 members and businesses digitally, over the telephone, and in-person across a network of six branches across Niagara and Haldimand.

At PenFinancial, our people are our greatest asset and our values speak for themselves: accountability, inclusivity, integrity, and respect. More than a poster on the wall, our values guide everything we do. They're values we live every single day – where everyone has a voice and where we listen. Just ask someone who works here to see what they think, and check out our latest annual report to see what we've been up to.

We provide all of our employees with a generous benefits package that includes a Living Wage salary, defined contribution pension plan and performance-based success sharing. Combine that with our commitment to contributing to the wellbeing of our employees through competitive benefits programs, wellness days and allowances for education, and it's no surprise that our employee engagement scores are consistently so strong.

Our commitment to community

We live our brand from the inside out, and our Truly Local Commitment starts with our employees. We support an inclusive, diverse, and caring internal culture. We encourage our employees to give back to the causes that are meaningful to them and their families by providing opportunities to volunteer and represent our truly local credit union through our Truly Local Ambassador program. And, we also commit to investing a portion of our profits directly back into our local communities.

We are a proud Certified B Corporation committed to doing business for good, and we choose 100% renewable energy with Bullfrog Power to support environmental sustainability.

Job Description

Provide exceptional brand experiences for our members or a prospecting member by utilizing knowledge to deliver value-added advice and financial planning services to members. Act as primary resource for account openings. Maintain a high profile and image as the financial institution of choice in the community of the branch by establishing member client and non-member client relationships and business contacts. Complete all administrative duties accurately and as per required timelines – "first time right". Make sound lending decisions within limits.

Differentiating Accountabilities (Duties may vary by branch location and size):

• Build value-added relationships with both members and non-members to promote PenFinancial as a financial institute of choice with the community. Act as the primary resource for opening new accounts and effectively match appropriate services to member client needs. Keep a watch for opportunities to promote other member services to support member success. Proactively monitor member renewals, maturities, etc. (internal and external) as well as contact at critical stages or other pertinent thresholds (financial, age, etc.). Execute the branch marketing program to support member growth within the objectives set out in the business plan. Administer and provide input into the business referral programs.

• Provide individualized financial planning, debt consolidation, budgeting advice to members. As required, make referrals to appropriate staff. Meet with families to review accounts of deceased members and provide advice. Lead the account opening process.

• Make sound loan and mortgage decisions within discretionary limits and/or make recommendations for approvals and/or declines to manager. As appropriate, sell and cross sell credit union loan insurance products through the education of members.

• Complete all administrative duties accurately and as per required timelines – "first time right" including preparing instructions in support of complete, accurate and compliant loan and mortgage documentation. Act as the primary resource for closing accounts and estate administration including claims on share and loan insurance. Ensure that appropriate documents are processed that are associated with the sale of savings and registered and non-registered investment products, transfers, or withdrawals. Support compliant accounts.

• Work with and support all staff in the branch to ensure overall exceptional brand experiences for our members. Assume responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective coordination and working relationships with area personnel and FAs. Support the Opening and Closing of branch including MSR cash verification and lock up, setting of alarms, etc. Be a positive influence on the culture within the branch.

• Review and act on all delinquent accounts and maintain a systematic collection procedure for early identification of problem accounts and promptly initiate and/or recommend appropriate action to minimize risk and initiate action under direction of Branch Manager.

• Perform other assigned responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years progressive experience in credit union or bank branch with lending limits
• Mutual Funds license which includes completion of the following: Investment Funds in Canada (IFC) or Canadian Securities Course (CSC)

Target Salary: $65,060

Salary Range: $61,233 - $76,541

Salary will be determined based on skills, experience, education and other qualifications relevant to this position.

This role is an existing vacancy

Artificial Intelligence (AI) could be used in the application process

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Accessibility accommodations will be made for job candidates upon request.