Chief Operating Officer

First Nations Bank of Canada is a Canadian chartered bank primarily focused on providing financial services to the Indigenous marketplace in Canada. Based out of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, First Nations Bank of Canada is over 80% Indigenous owned and controlled. The Bank offers Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, corporations, and governments a full range of personal and business banking services including loans, mortgages, investments (registered and non-registered), transaction accounts and cash management as well as trust services through its wholly-owned subsidiary, FNB Trust.

FNBC is dedicated to delivering financial services that strengthen the economic well-being of Indigenous Peoples, and is experiencing considerable growth. A decisive, consensus-based leader with natural qualities that include flexibility, kindness, compassion, and capacity building will be a great fit.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Operational Leadership

• Oversee Operations functions including member services, lending operations, branch operations and back-office support/IT
• Ensure compliance requirements are being met with all regulatory industry standards
• Develop operational strategies which align with FNBC overall goals and objectives
• Ensure continuous improvement and operational processes and procedure enhance organization efficiencies

Leadership Development

• Provide strong leadership direction to the operational teams fostering culture, collaboration and continuous learning

Risk Management

• Develop and maintain a robust risk management framework to mitigate operation, financial and regulatory risks
• Assess risks and market trends providing recommendations and actions to safeguard FNCB interests

Financial Management

• Work with CFO ensuring financial sustainability and growth; analyzing of financial metrics to identify areas of improvement; and develop and implement revenue generating initiatives

Stakeholder Engagement

• A key player building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

QUALIFICATIONS

• Business Degree with preference given to candidates who have completed or pursing an MBA
• Strong knowledge of financial products and services
• Formidable experience in a senior leadership role; preferably in the financial services industry
• Strong understanding of Indigenous communities, cultures and economic development
• Capability to lead and foster a dynamic team
• Demonstrated experience of strategic planning, operational management and financial oversight
• All encompassing elevated standards in areas of judgement, integrity and ethical business practices

If you would like more information about this opportunity, please visit our microsite or contact:
Teri Berry, Senior Consultant, Legacy Bowes at (204) 232-7171.

To apply, please submit your resume in confidence to quoting position #243130.