Head of Credit Risk Strategy

Affinity Credit Union; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Affinity Credit Union in Saskatchewan seeks a Director, Credit Risk to lead the second line adjudication and shape risk strategy across consumer, agriculture, commercial and wealth lending.

You will translate risk insights into sound business decisions, coach the Credit Risk team, and collaborate across the organization to balance growth with prudent risk management. This role drives risk-aware decisioning for the credit portfolio.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in a related field and 10 years of related experience.
• Advanced knowledge in credit analysis and adjudication practices, including complex lending.
• Ability to lead and coach employees, set expectations, review progress and provide guidance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates across the organization to support decisioning for credit strategies and guidelines.
• Coaches the Credit Risk team to ensure compliance with standards, legislation and policies.
• Assesses effectiveness of first line credit processes in origination and management of loans.
• Supports portfolio health reporting and advice to inform credit strategy.
• Participates in national peer groups to develop best practices.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Credit risk expertise

Coaching and mentoring

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Post-secondary degree in related field

Job description

Affinity Credit Union in Saskatchewan seeks a Director, Credit Risk to lead the second line adjudication and shape risk strategy across consumer, agriculture, commercial and wealth lending.

You will translate risk insights into sound business decisions, coach the Credit Risk team, and collaborate across the organization to balance growth with prudent risk management. This role drives risk-aware decisioning for the credit portfolio.