Account Manager, Community Business – Western Centre

A unique opportunity exists to partner with Vancity, Canada's largest credit union. Vancity is a democratic, ethical and innovative provider of financial services to its members. Through strong financial performance, we serve as a catalyst for the self-reliance and economic well-being of our membership and community.

Reporting to the Regional Manager, Community Business this position attains portfolio growth objectives for small to medium size businesses through sales and marketing strategies targeting Community Impact lending opportunities.  Vancity is active in the area of community investment, providing financial advice to members and agencies engaged in business which creates social and environmental benefit, as well as economic benefit – for a long time. The Account Manager also proactively manages and services an assigned book of accounts with the goal of expanding and retaining existing relationships by proactively sourcing, selling and referring additional business and retail opportunities.

With an unrelenting fire for success, you have mastered the art of structuring credit for business clients.  You have a reputation for being a high energy and focused individual, while your positive attitude and passion for life leave others wondering how you balance it all!  Your colleagues will testify that you are the ultimate team player – consistently sharing information, referring business, and celebrating in the success of others.  Your profile is highlighted with strong negotiation and communication skills and is ideally supported by a degree/university level diploma in finance, economics, accounting or business administration plus two years of related experience in business lending and sales activities, including two years experience servicing mission aligned members or equivalent experience. Additional volunteer and Board level involvement with social enterprises is an asset.

Sound like a good fit? Put your outstanding skills to use in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment at Canada's largest credit union.

Please visit www.vancitycareers.com to apply.

Company Description
Vancity is a member-owned, community-based, full-service financial institution serving BC residents through 59 branches located in Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, Squamish and Victoria. Major activities include day-to-day banking, lending and investment advice and services. In the past, we were more focused on how we distributed profits to support the community through grants to not-for-profit organizations and community groups. Our Vision now guides us to consider how we earn profits in the first place, and to find ways to use all our resources, people and capital to strengthen members’ wealth and well-being and to create large-scale positive impacts in the communities in which our members live and work.