Branch Manager

Fairstone Bank; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Group retirement savings with employer

WorkPerks discounts

Education Assistance Program

Parental leave top-up

Job summary

Fairstone Financial in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories is hiring a Branch Manager to drive profitability, growth, and exceptional client service at our local branch. You will lead a team, develop new opportunities, and ensure compliance with regulations.

The role requires experience in finance sales or management, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• College diploma preferred; BS/BA with coursework in Business is a plus.
• Three to five years of directly related work experience in finance industry sales or three to five years of management experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship building skills.
• Strong communication skills across all levels of staff and customers.
• Demonstrated verbal, written and listening skills.
• Be a self-starter, proactive and show initiative.
• Ability to work flexible hours in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Leading the overall success of the branch by maintaining and optimizing branch profitability.
• Growing the business by developing new opportunities and supporting client acquisition through multiple channels.
• Creating a best-in-class customer experience by providing a welcoming environment and meeting customer needs.
• Implementing people strategy that attracts, retains and develops talent.
• Driving accountability and coaching team members to meet operational, developmental and customer experience goals.
• Leading change initiatives and cascading information to teams.
• Ensuring high employee engagement and development plans.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer relationship management

Self-starter

Education

College diploma preferred (BS/BA with coursework in Business)

Business coursework

Job description

Who We Are

Fairstone Financial is a leading Canadian provider of responsible lending solutions, offering personal loans and retail point-of-sale financing. With a focus on customer service and community engagement, Fairstone helps individuals and businesses meet their financial needs through flexible and accessible lending options. At Fairstone, our culture is built on strong values and leadership principles that define the expectations we have for working together, and with our customers. By helping Canadians find the right solution to meet their needs with a variety of products and services.

Who We Are

Fairstone Financial is a leading Canadian provider of responsible lending solutions, offering personal loans and retail point-of-sale financing. With a focus on customer service and community engagement, Fairstone helps individuals and businesses meet their financial needs through flexible and accessible lending options. At Fairstone, our culture is built on strong values and leadership principles that define the expectations we have for working together, and with our customers. By helping Canadians find the right solution to meet their needs with a variety of products and services. Are you looking for a rewarding career? Fairstone is hiring a full-time Branch Manager in our Yellowknife, Northwest Territories branch. If you’re seeking a role with a growing business that involves developing new business, maintaining client relationships and empowering team members, this could be the position for you.

A Regular Day For You Will Include

Reporting to the District Manager, Fairstone Branch Managers are responsible for the following:

• Leading the overall success of the branch by maintaining and optimizing branch profitability


• Growing the business by developing new opportunities and supporting client acquisition through multiple channels


• Creating a best-in-class customer experience by creating a welcoming environment for our customers and ensuring all their needs are met.


• Implementing people strategy that attracts, retains and develops talent


• Driving accountability and coaching team members to achieve operational, Developmental and customer experience expectations.


• Leading any change initiative and ensuring all relevant information is cascaded to their teams


• Ensuring high employee engagement and developing individual development plans


• Ensuring all activities are conducted with compliance to governing regulations, internal policies and procedures


• Maintaining high degree of confidentiality of client information and compiling to policies on customer confidentiality


• Acting as a Fairstone ambassador in local communities and projecting a positive company image

What We Are Looking For

• College diploma preferred (BS/BA with coursework in Business)


• Three to five years of directly related work experience in finance industry sales (consumer finance industry preferred) or three to five years of previous management experience


• Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship building skills


• Strong communication skills to communicate with all levels of employees, managers and customers


• Demonstrated effective verbal, written and listening skills


• Be a self-starter, proactive and display initiative


• Ability to work flexible hours in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities

What You’ll Love About Working Here

• Award-Winning Culture: We’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work Canada 2025 and one of Montreal’s Top Employers 2025 by Canada’s Top 100 Employers.


• Compensation Package: Competitive hourly rate plus an incentive plan based on performance.


• Time to Recharge: Generous vacation based on your role, statutory holidays, plus 6 wellness days to prioritize your well-being.


• Comprehensive Benefits: Robust health and dental coverage through Manulife, as well as virtual healthcare through Dialogue.


• Future-Ready Savings: Group Retirement Savings Plan with up to 7% employer match.


• Exclusive Perks: Discounts from top retailers via WorkPerks, plus location-based perks like gym memberships and Toronto Bike Share.


• Continuous Growth: Education Assistance Program and Fairstone Academy for training and skill development.


• Family Support: Parental leave top‑up program to help you during life’s big moments.


• Community Impact: One paid volunteer day to give back to causes that matter to you.

Learn more: https://www.fairstone.ca/en/about/canadian-lender

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If you have a preferred language for communication, please kindly inform us whether you prefer French or English on your application.

Fairstone is an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will make reasonable accommodations to respond to the needs of people with disabilities. Individuals who view themselves as Aboriginals, members of visible minorities, and disabled are encouraged to apply in confidence.

Time Type

Full time

Job Type

Permanent