Camlin Credit Union Limited is a community based organisation and a member of the Irish League of Credit Unions since 1969 and is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. It was established for the purpose of encouraging its members to accumulate savings so as to make available loans for the benefit of all the membership. Currently we have approximately a membership of 5,500 and assets of £13m. We offer an encouraging and supportive working environment that values working interdependently and the contribution of individual staff and the team.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
The Finance and Compliance Manager as part of the management team will be accountable to the Board of Directors for the strategic direction, finance and compliance of the Credit Union.
Reporting directly to the Board, and acting on authority vested in the position by the Board, will support the Board in designing, implementing and evolving the Board’s strategic vision. The Finance and Compliance Manager will be responsible for the implementation of policies, risk management, finance and investments, compliance, and with the support of the Office Manager ensuring the Credit Union performs and operates to the highest standards, whilst compliant with regulatory requirements. Always ensuring the industry best practice standards in all aspects of the credit union business.
Essential Criteria
- A minimum of three years’ experience in financial services, i.e. business, accounts, banking or Credit Union in a management or supervisory capacity.
- A third level qualification in one of the following: finance, Compliance, accounting, or professional Credit Union qualification.
- Strong interpersonal and organisational skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written and ability to formulate and present reports.
- Strong computer literacy and knowledge of financial software, office systems.
- Flexibility in working hours is essential, as the manager will attend Board and Committee meetings outside normal working hours and represent the credit union at events.
Full clean driving licence as the position involves travel to other locations
Desirable Criteria:
- An understanding of the credit union ethos, rules and regulatory requirements.
- An understanding or experience in Compliance function.
- Will be dynamic and forward thinking, prepared to develop new ideas and ways of serving the needs of our members.
- An influencer with a proven ability to support key stakeholders in a collaborative and engaging manner.
- Self-motivated, energetic and ability to operate on own initiative.
- Ability to deal with competing priorities and challenging objectives / timelines.
- Passion for member service and continuous improvement.
REMUNERATION: As per Band 3 of Camlin Credit Union Pay Scales
WORKING HOURS: 25-30 hours per week
Closing Date for applications is Friday 21st March at 5pm.
Camlin Credit Union Ltd is an equal opportunities employer