Posting Closes: January 17, 2024 4:30 MST

Employment Status: Full time

Additional Information: This is a full time position, and is fully remote. The successful candidate must reside in Canada and will be required to come to our office in Edmonton Alberta periodically. Applicants based in Alberta are preferred.

Servus is growing! We are currently looking for a Liquidity Analyst for our Treasury Team.

Servus Credit Union is Alberta's largest member-owned credit union, known for building strong, resilient communities by helping our members feel good about their money. One of Canada's Best Managed Companies for 20 consecutive years and ranked as one of the top banks in Canada on Forbes World's Best Banks list for two years in a row, we are a team of smart, gutsy and driven individuals.

Reporting directly to the Leader of Funding and Liquidity, the Liquidity Analyst is responsible for contributing to the management of the funding and liquidity needs for the Credit Union. The role is expected to conduct the day-to-day management of Servus' Investment Portfolio which exceeds $2 Billion. With the support of the Leader of Funding and Liquidity, this position will also be responsible for managing the Credit Union's Borrowing Facilities and other funding programs (i.e. Securitization).

More specifically, the scope of responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Investment Risk

• Recommend proper controls and process to address the risk of investment mismanagement (willful or accidental) including, where applicable, preventive and detective controls.
• Provide reporting on investment risk that delivers needed insight into this area.

Liquidity / Investment Portfolio Management

• Create and maintain effective forecasting tools to anticipate liquidity changes with sufficient time to comfortably manage negative developments.
• Ensure compliance with any applicable internal or regulatory metrics, ratios, and/or limits (LCR, NSFR, etc.). Stay on top of potential changes in the regulatory environment as they relate to this area of responsibility.
• Execute the short term money market investment of liquidity within authorized limits and regulatory controls for the $2 billion portfolio of statutory funds. Ensure that investing strategies align with the desired overall interest rate risk profile of the credit union.
• Use creativity and sound judgment to maximize returns while balancing the trade-offs between yield and various associated risks. Strategies may include utilizing currency hedges and forward contracts, as an example.

Liquidity / Funding Risk

• Support the Treasury department to ensure sufficient liquidity to survive a run and continue normal operations without material interruption.
• Make recommendations regarding funding strategy and liquidity management. This includes mortgage securitization, borrowing facilities, third party deposit sources, etc.
• Prepare reporting and provide support in managing the liquidity risk faced by the credit union.

Securitization

• Accountable for building and issuing mortgage pools.
• Regularly dialogue with securitization counterparties, including but not limited to other credit unions, chartered banks, CMHC, Sagen, Canada Guaranty, Canada Housing Trust etc.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with the program at all times.
• Recommend effective policy procedures, controls, and reporting systems.
• Provide regular updates on the liquidity risk associated with the future maturities of existing and new pools.
• Monitor any existing and emerging risks or opportunities related to the securitization program and market.

Borrowing Facilities

• Support the management and organization of the credit union's various borrowing facilities.
• Ensure compliance with borrowing facility terms and prepare required reporting.
• Assist in the establishment of new facilities as necessary to support the growth

Requirements

Experience:

• Minimum 3+ years' experience in a financial institution essential.
• Experience in Treasury/Finance would be a strong asset.
• Intermediate or better proficiency in software such as Bloomberg, SQL, Excel, PowerQuery, etc.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in economics, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• A Master's degree is considered an asset but is not required.
• Relevant professional designation (such as CFA, FRM, etc.) or equivalent experience is considered an asset.

Benefits

Working for Servus has outstanding benefits. In addition to standard benefits like health and wellness, vacation and retirement savings programs, we also provide other important benefits such as:

• Training & Development Opportunities
• Career Advancement Potential
• Flexible work options
• Competitive Compensation including performance-based incentive pay
• Meaningful work towards individual and corporate goals
• Opportunities to get involved and give back through an employee volunteer program

For information about these benefits and more, click here.

At Servus, our employees are also members. This means you'll have all the benefits of being a member of the credit union including profit sharing, voting for the board of directors, and all of the services we provide … with a few additional perks!

What happens next?

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Should you require any accommodations during the hiring process, please advise us at that time.

Discover a sense of belonging amongst a team of unique, authentic individuals working together to reimagine financial fitness. We value and celebrate the richness that diverse backgrounds and experiences bring to our community. Your skills, passion, and curiosity may find a sense of belonging at Servus, so even if you don't check every box we encourage you to apply!