Meridian Credit Union – Senior Data Scientist – Etobicoke, ON

Company: Meridian Credit Union

Location: Etobicoke, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 29 Mar 2025 02:12:49 GMT

Job description: Description :Why Meridian?At Meridian our aspiration is to integrate our purpose into everything we do for people, the planet, and communities. We believe that our greatest opportunity is to create opportunity and meet people where they are.Factor us into your next career opportunity. We want you to grow with us and have an experience that’s different. This is a place where you can expect the unexpected.Find our story here:The role: *Please note – this is a 12-month contract opportunity*The Senior Data Scientist will be a pivotal member of the Enterprise Data and Analytics Team, responsible for designing, developing, and implementing advanced analytics and AI models. Leverage statistical techniques, machine learning, and data mining. This role involves building robust data models, and leveraging a suite of Microsoft and other AI and data technologies to ensure data solutions, accessibility, and usability across the organization.Key Responsibilities:Drive Data Science Practice and Leadership

  • Design, develop and implement advanced analytics and AI models
  • Partner and collaborate with data engineers, data analysts, and other stakeholders
  • Develop GenAI and LLM models
  • Drive and analyze large and complex, structured and unstructured data. Prepare AI-ready data models
  • Maintain high standards of accuracy and reliability for data science and predictive models, conduct peer reviews of AI and other models
  • Research and stay updated with the latest advancements in data science and AI technologies
  • Advance AI and software programming, documentation and model transparency, peer reviews of models, tools and methodology recommendations, market analysis of available models, research, etc..
  • Advance best practices and currency regarding the latest AI solutions and developments, availability of AI-ready data, infrastructure
  • Collaboration: Work closely with data analysts, data scientists, and other stakeholders to understand and deliver on data requirements.
  • Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to Data team

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

  • Experience with machine learning frameworks and data mining techniques, nice-to-have: cloud computing
  • Proficiency in a software programming languages, e.g., Python
  • Advanced knowledge of SQL Server and T-SQL programming.
  • Experience with PowerBI for data visualization and reporting.
  • Familiarity with MS Fabric for data integration and management.
  • Knowledge of programming languages such as Python or Java.
  • Nice to have: Proficiency in Microsoft Azure, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Azure Synapse Analytics.
  • Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts and best practices.
  • Experience in developing and managing ETL pipelines.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
  • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in data science and Microsoft technologies.
  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, STEM or a related field

Office Location: Toronto Corporate Office with the ability to travel to our St. Catharines office as needed. This is a hybrid work opportunity.Meridian has a remote work policy that allows flexibility for employees to work remotely but also requires a minimum of semi-monthly regular time in the office for purposeful meetings to collaborate, innovate and build effective relationships with your team, your colleagues and your leader which is important to us.What’s in it for you?

  • We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages teamwork, creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
  • We provide you with the tools and technology needed to delight your candidates and clients!
  • You will get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders and colleagues, who have hailed from top organizations.
  • Hybrid work arrangements with in-person office time to collaborate, innovate and build relationships with your colleagues.
  • This is not your typical “corporate” job. We work hard and we have fun!

Who we are:Meridian is Ontario’s largest credit union, and second largest in Canada, helping to grow the lives of our more than 380,000 Members. Meridian has more than 80 years of banking history and is 100% owned by its members. With 87 retail branches and 15 Business Banking Centers across Ontario and $ 32B in assets under management, Meridian offers a full range of financial products and services to its retail, business banking and wealth members. With over 2200 employees and corporate offices located in Toronto and St. Catharines, Meridian has a track record of creating and delivering innovative new offerings and is committed to investing in the communities that we serve. Our plan is to build on our momentum as we deliver on our purpose – helping our members achieve their best life.Find our story here:Experience the Difference!Meridian committed to promoting an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and Members in which we live and serve.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.Thank you for your interest in Meridian Credit Union.Follow us on Twitter at#LI-NM1
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Meridian Credit Union – Lead, DEI, Belonging & Reconciliation (DEIBR) – Etobicoke, ON

Company: Meridian Credit Union

Location: Etobicoke, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sun, 30 Mar 2025 05:58:23 GMT

Job description: Description :About this opportunityAt Meridian our aspiration is to integrate our purpose into everything we do for people, the planet, and communities. We believe that our greatest opportunity is to create opportunity and meet people where they are.Our DEIBR focus is an important element within our Meridian for Good strategy as we strengthen our focus on ESG and what it means to be purpose driven. This role will drive the strategic diversity, equity and inclusion agenda at Meridian.This position will ensure that our DEIBR goals, planned actions, and initiatives support the successful execution of our Meridian for Good strategy and align with our People and Culture.This role will play a vital role by building and enabling a diverse and highly engaged workforce and inclusive working culture through the oversight and project management of critical Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging initiatives. In addition, this individual is responsible to analyze, design and deliver programs and projects company-wide, events and activities in support of DEIB initiatives as well as providing insights and recommendations related to trends, gaps, and measured outcomes.The lead will execute a multi-year strategy that means we are both an employer of choice and equipped to meet our business ambitions, breaking this down into annual action plans and articulating this to key stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:Corporate/Enterprise Support

  • Champion a diverse, inclusive and member focused culture to deepen our representation and understanding of underrepresented groups to inform our DEIBR strategy and help the organization integrate our purpose into everything we do.
  • Build effective working relationships with key DEI stakeholders across the enterprise to build alignment and strategic focus on DEIBR priorities and initiatives to better support the financial requirements of the communities and members that we serve.
  • Identify DEIBR opportunities across the organization and conduct ongoing analysis to identify gaps & opportunities and make recommendations to align with and support enterprise strategy.
  • Lead research on key areas of DEIBR opportunities aligned with emerging trends, current language and best practices, ensuring strategic initiatives are forward looking and support business objectives.
  • Leverage internal/external best practices to develop and execute innovative approaches to DEIBR programs to further embed diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence across the organization and externally in the community
  • Lead the design and delivery of the strategic DEIBR plan with defined roadmap to help further our diversity and inclusion agenda, working in partnership with Employee Resource Groups, HR Partners, Learning & Development, Talent Acquisition team and other colleagues to move our DEIBR focus forward at Meridian.
  • Monitor and ensure that both internal and external DEIBR programs and projects meet milestones and goals as outlined in the roadmap.
  • Manage DEIB budgets (DEIBR Office Social Impact Fund Allocation), invoices, SOWs, and contracts, tracking and reporting on budget. Align investment decisions with the DEIBR plan and report on investment impact.
  • Develop and launch the DEIBR Executive Council and work with leadership team to help cascade key messaging by joining leadership meetings, and/or facilitating working sessions, as required.
  • Develop and launch the DEIBR Executive Council and work with leadership team to help cascade key messaging by joining leadership meetings, and/or facilitating working sessions, as required.
  • Identify, organize and analyze DEI data and metrics in the DEI dashboard.
  • Develop an online DEIBR resources hub and complete Phase 2 Workforce Diversity Census initiatives .

Leadership Effectiveness

  • Provide clear direction, support and guidance to direct report(s) as well as the employee resource groups to ensure the DEIBR teams’ success.
  • Promote professional development and a positive employee engagement.
  • Bring MFG to Life for your employees; improving communication and transparency; leading change; demonstrating effective cost management; and embracing data and AI.

Business Partnership Support

  • Partner with Retail, Wealth & Business Banking to advance workplace inclusion and explore additional opportunities for delivering Financial Confidence Coaching to equity deserving groups via community partnerships.
  • Work closely with the DEIBR Partner, Employee Resource Group members, business leaders, Learning & Development and the Communications team to design and implement relevant and practical approaches, tools, resources, and educational programs available to advance DEIBR across Meridian.
  • Leverage internal/external best practices to develop and execute innovative approaches to DEIBR programs to further embed diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence across the organization.
  • Partner with Marketing and Communications teams to build Meridian’s external DEIBR brand.

Community & ERG Support

  • Represent Meridian Financial Services in community outreach programs, collaborate with Social Impact and ESG team to partner with local organizations to support financial literacy and inclusion initiatives.
  • Collaborate with product teams to provide feedback and support to inform the design of financial products and services that cater to the needs of diverse customer segments.
  • Participate in industry conferences and panels, sharing best practices. Champion internal and external advocates for diversity and inclusion practices.
  • Work with key stakeholders (i.e. vendor management) to ensure the institution’s procurement practices include diverse suppliers, promoting economic opportunities for minority-owned businesses.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders and ERGs to build on the annual calendar of DEIB events, supporting internal events, workshops, and initiatives. Assist DEIBR, Partner & ERGs with the Days of Significance calendar.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • A proven track record of developing and executing a multi-year DEIBR strategy and action plan for both business stakeholders and internal employee resource groups with measurable results, ideally for a financial institution.
  • Expert in coaching & influencing employees and leaders, gaining buy in by relationship building.
  • Experience analyzing and designing programs, managing DEIBR budgets, and collaborating with various teams to promote an inclusive culture and support community outreach programs.
  • Previous experience within working within DEI; demonstrated awareness of all facets of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant HR experience or strategic initiatives experience.
  • Project management experience with ability to implement corporate change strategies in partnership with senior leadership and across functions.
  • Strong business acumen supplemented with the proven ability to build successful and effective relationships with individuals at all levels of an organization.
  • Proven communication, facilitation, and presentation skills to promote ideas persuasively and effectively, win buy-in for initiatives and work through conflicts, in order to ensure operational alignment and high impact execution.
  • Ability to translate evidence-based strategy into actionable plans.

Education, Designations, Training, and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree Human Resources or related field of study or equivalent, relevant work experience.
  • 7-10+ years’ experience in DEIB (EEO/AAP, Business/Employee Resource Group management, DEIB initiatives and facilitation).
  • CHRL or other HR designation, or in progress is an asset.
  • Previous experience working within a global matrix environment.
  • Results-oriented in managing and executing multiple programs simultaneously.

Office Location: 3330 Bloor Street West, Toronto OR 75 Corporate Park Drive, St. Catharines. This is a hybrid work opportunity.Meridian has a remote work policy that allows flexibility for employees to work remotely but also requires a minimum of semi-monthly regular time in the office for purposeful meetings to collaborate, innovate and build effective relationships with your team, your colleagues and your leader which is important to us.What’s in it for you?

  • We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages teamwork, creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
  • We provide you with the tools and technology needed to delight your candidates and clients!
  • You will get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders and colleagues, who have hailed from top organizations.
  • Hybrid work arrangements with in-person office time to collaborate, innovate and build relationships with your colleagues.
  • This is not your typical “corporate” job. We work hard and we have fun!

Who we are:Meridian is Ontario’s largest credit union, and second largest in Canada, helping to grow the lives of our more than 380,000 Members. Meridian has more than 80 years of banking history and is 100% owned by its members. With 87 retail branches and 15 Business Banking Centers across Ontario and $ 32B in assets under management, Meridian offers a full range of financial products and services to its retail, business banking and wealth members. With over 2200 employees and corporate offices located in Toronto and St. Catharines, Meridian has a track record of creating and delivering innovative new offerings and is committed to investing in the communities that we serve. Our plan is to build on our momentum as we deliver on our purpose – helping our members achieve their best life.Find our story here:Experience the Difference!Meridian committed to promoting an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and Members in which we live and serve.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.Thank you for your interest in Meridian Credit Union.Follow us on Twitter at#LI-TJ1#LI-HYBRID

Meridian Credit Union – Contact Centre Representative – Part-Time – 6 Month Contract – Toronto, ON

Company: Meridian Credit Union

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 21 Mar 2025 08:34:40 GMT

Job description: Description :About this opportunityAt Meridian our aspiration is to integrate our purpose into everything we do for people, the planet, and communities. We believe that our greatest opportunity is to create opportunity and meet people where they are.Our Retail Banking Practice:Our vision is to be recognized as the financial institution that has the most local impact, supported by a purposeful value proposition to our Members.We have a passion for ensuring we maintain our tradition of exceeding Member expectations and helping them achieve their best lives. We deliver advice-based banking while providing tools that reduce complexity, offering the right information, and motivating our Members to reach their overall financial goals.Our Retail teams work alongside our partners in Wealth, Small Business, and Mobile Mortgage Specialists to support our Members’ holistic financial growth.Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:As a member of the Contact Centre, the primary responsibilities for this position will be to understand services, financial and product needs of our Members while providing the appropriate advice and recommendations to fit these needs. This will include proactively identifying and promoting opportunities for Meridian and our Digital Bank’s products and services including the support of our digital and self-serve products. In this role the Contact Centre Representative will be responsible for meeting and exceeding specific individual and team based business goals. While providing the right financial solutions the incumbent will genuinely build and develop relationships with Members which will deepen their overall relationship with Meridian Credit Union and our digital bank. Individuals in this role will be expected to proactively engage in activities such as revenue generating and sales based activities, foster relationships and leverage referrals.

  • Proactively identify and promote opportunities with all Members, identifying Member needs and expectations and align products and services based on the identification of those needs driving referrals and provide seamless service experiences
  • Provide support to the Contact Centre by proactively responding to Member-initiated contacts, delivering fast, friendly efficient service, assisting with financial transactions such as but not limited to transfers, Cheque ordering, bill payments, DEFTs, ABM limit increase
  • Resolve problems at first point of contact where possible and refer more complex Member concerns to appropriate staff
  • Provide first point of support and resolve issues relating to technical issues; issues with OLB, etransfers, ABM/POS and within prescribed timelines

How you will succeed:

  • Strong commitment to service excellence and achievement of results
  • Solid knowledge of Meridian & our Digital Banks products, services and procedures or work experience in the Financial Services Industry
  • Organized with ability to quickly prioritize and effectively handle critical issues as they occur
  • Ability to exercise sound judgement
  • Works well independently or in a team environment
  • Possesses an understanding of all digital and self-serve initiatives
  • Flexible to work all scheduled hours which may include evenings and weekends

Competencies:

  • Member Focus – Personally demonstrating that our Members are our highest priority.
  • Proactive – Seize the initiative by anticipating needs and identifying opportunities to provide a higher level of service.
  • Open Communication – Engaging in honest and transparent dialogue to develop mutual understanding, trust and cultivate deeper relationships.
  • Business Savvy – Continuously acquiring the knowledge needed to do one’s job to the fullest, using internal or external resources and applying the knowledge productively.
  • Partner Orientation – Initiates opportunities for collaboration and maintains productive relationships to achieve shared goals.
  • Integrity – Doing the right thing by always acting with openness, honesty and respect.

Office Location: Our team works in a hybrid environment at our St. Catharines office located at 531 Lake St, St Catharines, ON L2N 4H6, CAN.Meridian has a remote work policy that allows flexibility for employees to work remotely but also requires a minimum of semi-monthly regular time in the office for purposeful meetings to collaborate, innovate and build effective relationships with your team, your colleagues and your leader which is important to us.What’s in it for you?

  • We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
  • We provide you with the tools and technology needed to delight your candidates and clients!
  • You’ll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top organizations around the world
  • Hybrid work arrangements with in-person office time to collaborate, innovate and build relationships with your colleagues
  • This isn’t your typical “corporate” job. We work hard and we have fun!

Our Story:Meridian is Ontario’s largest credit union, and second largest in Canada, helping to grow the lives of our more than 360,000 Members. Meridian has more than 75 years of banking history and is 100% owned by its members. With 89 retail branches and 15 Business Banking Centers across Ontario and $ 30B in assets under management, Meridian offers a broad range of financial products and services to its retail, business banking and wealth members. With over 2000 employees and corporate offices located in Toronto and St. Catharines, Meridian has a track record of creating and delivering innovative new offerings and is committed to investing in the communities that we serve. Our plan is to build on our momentum as we deliver on our purpose – helping our members achieve their best life.Our Commitment to You:Meridian is committed to promoting an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and Members in which we live and serve.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.Thank you for your interest in Meridian Credit Union.

Meridian Credit Union – Commercial Analyst – Saint Catharines, ON

Company: Meridian Credit Union

Location: Saint Catharines, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 22 Mar 2025 00:42:46 GMT

Job description: Description :Why Meridian?At Meridian, our aspiration is to integrate our purpose into everything we do for people, the planet, and communities. We believe that our greatest opportunity is to create opportunity and meet people where they are.Find our story here:Our Business Banking Practice:At Meridian, our vision is to be recognized as the financial institution that has the most local impact, supported by a purpose-driven Value Proposition to our Members.We take the time to get to know our Members’ business, anticipate their needs and provide customized solutions. After all, our obligations are to our Members, not shareholders, and we take to heart the best interests of our Members and communities we serve! We’re passionate about what we can do for their business and we’re empowered to leverage our local autonomy to meet their unique needs.In addition to building customized solutions for business, we offer full service commercial banking solutions, including a wide selection of daily banking products, complementary lending services, cash management solutions, as well as insurance and investments.As a Commercial Analyst:You will be responsible for assisting our Relationship Managers, Commercial Services through direct member contact. You will be a part of our team to grow the size and profitability of the commercial book while minimizing loan risk and maximizing product penetration. You enjoy a fast-paced exciting environment with a commitment to achieving results.What you will do:

  • Supporting our Relationship Managers, Commercial Services through analysis of financial and account operating data and recommending appropriate courses of action for credit related matters.
  • Understanding member needs after discussions with the Relationship Manager and being capable of independently writing a lending proposal detaining both the financial and non-financial parameters important to decision making.
  • Managing many of the routine account operating issues encountered by our commercial members, anticipating/recognizing members’ needs, and proactively making product and service recommendations.
  • Liaising with other Meridian staff and outside product/service suppliers to meet the needs of our members.
  • Establishing personal goals and action plans to support the Business Banking Centre and Retail branch business objectives, with some community involvement required.
  • Demonstrating an ongoing willingness to assume higher degrees of accountability and responsibility, leading to assumption of a position as a Relationship Manager, Commercial Services.
  • Actively monitors and manages the profitability of Meridian’s relationship with a member in order to retain and maintain business.
  • Keeps abreast of changes within diverse industry sectors and proactively identifies opportunities to improve the growth and development of the assigned portfolio by analyzing member needs, trends, and competitor offerings.

How you will succeed:

  • Post-secondary education or related job training, with detailed knowledge of financial accounting and lending principles (Bachelor of Commerce, Business, Finance & Accounting, or other similar degrees would be an asset).
  • Good working knowledge of banking system and business account operating procedures at Meridian.
  • Excellent communication/presentation, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to work independently with confidence and strong commitment to member service.
  • Willingness to work flexible hours, and train both on/off the job to improve general business and lending skills.
  • Strong personal commitment to professional development.
  • Demonstrates a high capacity for increasingly complex workloads.
  • Demonstrates organizational values through leadership and personal behaviors.

Join us! Our team works in a hybrid environment at BBC 100 – St. Catharines, 75 Corporate Park Dr, St. Catharines, Ontario.Meridian has a remote work policy that allows flexibility for employees to work remotely but also requires regular time in the office for purposeful meetings to collaborate, innovate and build effective relationships with your team, your colleagues and your leader which is very important to us.What’s in it for you?

  • We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
  • We provide you with the tools and technology needed to delight your candidates and clients!
  • You’ll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top organizations around the world
  • Hybrid work arrangements with in-person office time to collaborate, innovate and build relationships with your colleagues
  • This isn’t your typical “corporate” job. We work hard and we have fun!

Our Story:Meridian is Ontario’s largest credit union, and second largest in Canada, helping to grow the lives of our more than 360,000 Members. Meridian has more than 75 years of banking history and is 100% owned by its members. With 89 retail branches and 15 Business Banking Centers across Ontario and $ 30B in assets under management, Meridian offers a full range of financial products and services to its retail, business banking and wealth members. With over 2000 employees and corporate offices located in Toronto and St. Catharines, Meridian has a track record of creating and delivering innovative new offerings and is committed to investing in the communities that we serve. Our plan is to build on our momentum as we deliver on our purpose – helping our members achieve their best life.Our Commitment to YouMeridian is committed to promoting an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and Members in which we live and serve.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.Thank you for your interest in Meridian Credit Union.Follow Us on Twitter

Meridian Credit Union – Small Business Advisor – Owen Sound, ON

Company: Meridian Credit Union

Location: Owen Sound, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 22 Mar 2025 08:58:50 GMT

Job description: Description :Why Meridian?At Meridian, our aspiration is to integrate our purpose into everything we do for people, the planet, and communities. We believe that our greatest opportunity is to create opportunity and meet people where they are.Find our story here:Our Business Banking Practice:Our vision is to be recognized as the financial institution that has the most local impact, supported by a purposeful value proposition to our Members.We take the time to get to know our Members’ business, anticipate their needs and provide customized solutions. After all, our obligations are to our Members, not shareholders, and we take to heart the best interests of our Members and communities we serve! We’re passionate about what we can do for their business, and we’re empowered to leverage our local autonomy to meet their unique needs.In addition to building customized solutions for business, we offer full service commercial banking solutions, including a wide selection of daily banking products, complementary lending services, cash management solutions, as well as insurance and investments.As a Small Business Advisor:You will be accountable for contributing to the overall success by achieving sales through business development, retention of Members and referrals. The Advisor will manage an existing portfolio and/or build a Small Business portfolio by developing new relationships, while retaining and growing existing Meridian Credit Union Member relationships within the assigned communities. The individual will be required to network to establish quality centres of influence (COIs) with local business leaders that will refer them business.What you will do:Manage a portfolio of Member accounts and provide Small Business owners with exceptional service and sound financial advice to meet their unique business and personal credit, deposit, cash management and payment processing needs.Analyze the Member’s financial condition and within approval limits provide (may or may not have approval limits) or recommend financial solutions to best meet the Member’s business and personal needs.Manage portfolio at an acceptable level of credit risk by completing credit reviews, authorizing, renewing or declining Member requests, preparing documentation and identifying any deteriorating and/or unsatisfactory trends.Probe to identify member needs and opportunities to sell or refer to appropriate team members or delivery channels. Solicit products and services highlighting features and benefits in order to deepen member relationships.A significant portion of time will be dedicated to new acquisition activities and the Small Business Advisor will spend 30%-50% of their time outside the branch.Ensure profitability of all transactions by appropriate application of rates (discretionary pricing, risk based lending), service charges and collection of overdue interest.Cross-sell Meridian’s products and services to solicit new members; foster business development through relationship and product knowledge.Partner and work collaboratively with the Branch sales team and internal wealth and commercial partners to ensure Meridian provides the Member with the most appropriate solution to address their financial needs.Responsible to manage each member transaction from interview through file completion inclusive of documentation and administration.Follow audit, compliance, risk management, fraud policies and procedures.Promote Meridian Credit Union in your community by participating in and being involved in community activities or events while demonstrating the company values.Participate in Company sponsored events in support of your local community.How you will succeed:Post-secondary education in a business or related field or relevant working experience.3-5 years of experience in a relevant financial services environment including credit training, financial analysis, personal banking services personal account management and in-depth knowledge of all investment and lending products.Knowledge of the Small Business market, products and services, applicable risk management policies and legal and security documentation for small business products.Entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for salesSolid understanding of financial statements and business analysisComfortable working independently but also collaboratively with othersComfortable with networking and making new contactsOrganizational, influencing and presentation skills.Advanced credit and interviewing techniques, credit investigation and underwriting skills.Experience with Microsoft Office applicationsFlexibility in scheduling with the ability to work evenings and weekends for events when needed.Join us! This role is hybrid. The main office is located at 1594 16th Avenue East, Owen Sound. Travel throughout the Grey-Bruce area will be required, including to our Port Elgin, Kincardine, Hanover, and Walkerton branches on occasion as well.Meridian has a remote work policy that allows flexibility for employees to work remotely but also requires regular time in the office for purposeful meetings to collaborate, innovate and build effective relationships with your team, your colleagues and your leader which is very important to us.What’s in it for you?We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!We provide you with the tools and technology needed to delight your candidates and clients!You’ll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top organizations around the worldHybrid work arrangements with in-person office time to collaborate, innovate and build relationships with your colleaguesThis isn’t your typical “corporate” job. We work hard and we have fun!Who we are:Meridian is Ontario’s largest credit union, and second largest in Canada, helping to grow the lives of our more than 360,000 Members. Meridian has more than 75 years of banking history and is 100% owned by its members. With 89 retail branches and 15 Business Banking Centers across Ontario and $ 30B in assets under management, Meridian offers a full range of financial products and services to its retail, business banking and wealth members. With over 2000 employees and corporate offices located in Toronto and St. Catharines, Meridian has a track record of creating and delivering innovative new offerings and is committed to investing in the communities that we serve. Our plan is to build on our momentum as we deliver on our purpose – helping our members achieve their best life.Find our story here:Our Commitment to YouMeridian is committed to promoting an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and Members in which we live and serve.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.Thank you for your interest in Meridian Credit Union.Follow us on Twitter at#LI-JZ1
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Meridian Credit Union – Website Manager – Etobicoke, ON

Company: Meridian Credit Union

Location: Etobicoke, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sun, 16 Mar 2025 07:50:47 GMT

Job description: Description :Why Meridian?At Meridian our aspiration is to integrate our purpose into everything we do for people, the planet, and communities. We believe that our greatest opportunity is to create opportunity and meet people where they are.Factor us into your next career opportunity. We want you to grow with us and have an experience that’s different. This is a place where you can expect the unexpected.Find our story here:The role: Please note: this is a 12-month contract opportunityThe Website Manager is a key player on the Digital Product Management team and is responsible for overseeing and the management of building, maintaining and optimizing the Meridian group of public-facing websites. Core to this role is ensuring that the websites are AODA compliant (A and AA levels minimally) and search-engine optimized. The role requires someone who is engaged, drives vision, and can work with internal stakeholders on overall future strategy of the site’s growth.This role requires an excellent understanding of content management systems (CMS) and comfort with troubleshooting website issues as they surface. The individual requires a strong aptitude and knowledge of web technologies with an ability to communicate and coordinate with other organization stakeholders.This role will not have any functional direct reports but will oversee the work done by others on the Marketing Technology team and will be key in engaging external partners (vendors) on outsourced work.Key Responsibilities

  • Work with a cross-functional team to keep websites up-to-date, including help the senior manager prioritize and delegate work as needed
  • Responsible for hands-on website update including removal of expired content, managing site issues and supporting web page creation and updates
  • Utilize our content management system (Kentico) to maintain the websites
  • Ensure brand consistency, design and user experience best practices are followed and that websites comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and SEO
  • Identify and propose updates to websites to refresh content, enhance user experience, and increase site visibility and functionality
  • Support Marketing Technology team with email deployments and online banking splash announcements
  • Create, publish, manage and maintain website content, tools and related applications
  • Lead ongoing site updates, changes and landing page builds as well as provide recommendations for broad scale architecture improvements and updates
  • Build new sections and experiences to expand our web presence (with guidance from design and content teams)
  • Partner with stakeholders across the organization to scope new web pages or section needs
  • Work closely with other teams to plan and prioritize website development and optimizations
  • Ensure the websites are managed in accordance to best practices and standards
  • Manage relationships with web-related service providers, partners and vendors
  • Other projects as necessary
  • Employ Marketing experiments, test-and-learns, A-B testing, etc, with the focus to continually improve our online experience
  • Conduct testing to ensure the websites provide an optimal user experience and are functioning as expected
  • Prioritize a SEO focus, working to improve on-page SEO, local search, as well as provide content recommendations
  • Regularly review and compile website metrics and conduct content audits
  • Work with the Marketing Effectiveness team to monitor post-deployment activity using various analytics tools, in order to provide recommendations for optimizing content

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

  • Effective communication, engagement, and collaborative skills
  • Demonstrated ability to be responsive to short term change, proactive, flexible, adaptable and resilient
  • Proficiency with Kentico CMS is an asset
  • Strong proficiency in HTML and CSS
  • Excellent problem-solving and time management skills with ability to prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlines
  • Online photo editing and optimization experience
  • Knowledge of current mobile-first and responsive web design best practices
  • Strong knowledge of web technologies such as JavaScript
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to take initiative and work both independently and participate collaboratively in a team environment

Education, Designations, Training, and Experience

  • +5 years web update experience, preferably at a web management level
  • Experience with web metrics and tag management tools (i.e. Google Analytics, Tealium, Google Tag Manager) is an asset
  • Experience in SEO/SEM
  • Experience with A/B and multivariate experiments

Office Location: Toronto Corporate Office with the ability to travel to our St. Catharines office as needed. This is a hybrid work opportunity.Meridian has a remote work policy that allows flexibility for employees to work remotely but also requires a minimum of semi-monthly regular time in the office for purposeful meetings to collaborate, innovate and build effective relationships with your team, your colleagues and your leader which is important to us.What’s in it for you?

  • We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages teamwork, creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
  • We provide you with the tools and technology needed to delight your candidates and clients!
  • You will get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders and colleagues, who have hailed from top organizations.
  • Hybrid work arrangements with in-person office time to collaborate, innovate and build relationships with your colleagues.
  • This is not your typical “corporate” job. We work hard and we have fun!

Who we are:Meridian is Ontario’s largest credit union, and second largest in Canada, helping to grow the lives of our more than 380,000 Members. Meridian has more than 80 years of banking history and is 100% owned by its members. With 87 retail branches and 15 Business Banking Centers across Ontario and $ 32B in assets under management, Meridian offers a full range of financial products and services to its retail, business banking and wealth members. With over 2200 employees and corporate offices located in Toronto and St. Catharines, Meridian has a track record of creating and delivering innovative new offerings and is committed to investing in the communities that we serve. Our plan is to build on our momentum as we deliver on our purpose – helping our members achieve their best life.Find our story here:Experience the Difference!Meridian committed to promoting an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and Members in which we live and serve.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.Thank you for your interest in Meridian Credit Union.Follow us on Twitter at#LI-NM1
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Meridian Credit Union – Relationship Manager/Senior Relationship Manager – Hamilton, ON

Company: Meridian Credit Union

Location: Hamilton, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sun, 02 Mar 2025 06:37:07 GMT

Job description: Description :Why Meridian?At Meridian, our aspiration is to integrate our purpose into everything we do for people, the planet, and communities. We believe that our greatest opportunity is to create opportunity and meet people where they are.Find our story here:Our Business Banking Practice:Our vision is to be recognized as the financial institution that has the most local impact, supported by a purpose-driven Value Proposition to our Members.We take the time to get to know our members’ business, anticipate their needs and provide customized solutions. After all, our obligations are to our Members, not shareholders, and we take to heart the best interests of our Members and communities we serve! We’re passionate about what we can do for their business and we’re empowered to leverage our local autonomy to meet their unique needs.In addition to building customized solutions for business, we offer full service commercial banking solutions, including a wide selection of daily banking products, complementary lending services, cash management solutions, as well as insurance and investments.As a Relationship Manager:You will be responsible for the overall management and growth of a portfolio of accounts of mid-size and moderate complexity with diversified members and their lending needs. The size of the portfolio managed will depend on the number, type and complexity of the accounts in the portfolio and will involve the annual review of the risk and profitability of each member’s account; monitoring of problem accounts and development of plans to minimize risk. This position analyses financial statements, evaluates security, and establishes loan terms and interest rates. This position is also responsible, within established limits, for the analysis and recommendation of Commercial Credit Applications.You are a professional who understands the importance of building and nurturing relationships in the community and with Meridian Members. You will seek to grow the size and profitability of the commercial book while minimizing loan risk and maximizing product penetration. You enjoy a fast-paced exciting environment with a commitment to achieving results.The successful candidate will have experience and expertise in managing medium to large real estate lending in Hospitality industry and General Industry (working capital financing). This person will be responsible to generate medium to large related credits within the Business Banking Centre.We are looking for a Relationship Manager, or Senior Relationship Manager, depending on experience level the successful candidate brings!What you will do:Manage and grow a profitable commercial financing portfolio of diversified Commercial business members.Structure, negotiate and document credit and cash management arrangements outlining loan terms and conditions relative to risk, needs of borrower and cost of administration ensuring an appropriate return to the Credit Union.Demonstrate a well-developed understanding and solid analytical skills in the areas of balance sheets, cash flow mechanics, and business plans presented by Members.Exhibit strong general business sense coupled with the ability to develop a comprehensive finance package structured exclusively to meet the member’s credit and non-credit needs.Actively monitor and manage the profitability of Meridian’s relationship with a member in order to retain and maintain business.Keep abreast of changes within diverse industry sectors and proactively identifies opportunities to improve the growth and development of the assigned portfolio by analyzing member needs, trends, and competitor offerings.Independently generate credit and deposit opportunities in assigned region through cultivation of prospects, calling on referral resources, and networking with centers of influence.Proactively build and maintain a sales plan that includes outbound calling, marketing efforts and cross selling of Meridian’s products and services in order to position Meridian and the Senior Relationship Manager as the Centre of Influence.Minimize loan risks through diligent, timely and proactive annual financial reviews and ongoing monitoring of changing economic/marketplace influences and applicable industry trends/data.Conduct extensive due diligence and prepares credit submissions in accordance with the company’s standards and procedures and presents them to the Director, Commercial Services.Focus on the highest quality Member service, ensuring alignment with overall Meridian and Commercial goals and objectives.Mentor and coach less experienced Commercial Services colleagues through collaborative teamwork and provides advice in regards to account management and credit structuring.Actively participate in Company and Community events and activities while demonstrating Meridian Values.How you will succeed:University Degree in Business or Finance or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Minimum of 2-5 years of progressive commercial lending experience in sales/service and managing a diverse portfolio in commercial banking environment or like field.Proven experience and expertise in structuring, managing and servicing medium to large real estate and construction financing deals will be a definite advantage.Advanced knowledge of business lending policies, complex procedures, techniques and documentation requirementsAdvanced knowledge of statutory guidelines and regulations governing business lendingExtensive credit and non-credit product knowledge with a desire to enhance the level and breadth of this knowledge base on an on-going basis.Strong, proven, origination, business development, relationship building and portfolio management skillsIn depth knowledge of accounting policies and procedures.Effective knowledge of banking systems and computer applications.Advanced understanding of credit risk, credit structuring and underwriting skills.Strong negotiation, communication and presentation skills (both verbally and in writing).Ability to work independently with confidence and strong commitment to Member service.Join us! This role is hybrid. Office Location: BBC 200 – Hamilton (69 John St S, Hamilton, ON)Meridian has a remote work policy that allows flexibility for employees to work remotely but also requires regular time in the office for purposeful meetings to collaborate, innovate and build effective relationships with your team, your colleagues and your leader which is very important to us.What’s in it for you?We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!We provide you with the tools and technology needed to delight your candidates and clients!You’ll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top organizations around the worldHybrid work arrangements with in-person office time to collaborate, innovate and build relationships with your colleaguesThis isn’t your typical “corporate” job. We work hard and we have fun!Who we are:Meridian is Ontario’s largest credit union, and second largest in Canada, helping to grow the lives of our more than 360,000 Members. Meridian has more than 75 years of banking history and is 100% owned by its members. With 89 retail branches and 15 Business Banking Centers across Ontario and $ 30B in assets under management, Meridian offers a full range of financial products and services to its retail, business banking and wealth members. With over 2000 employees and corporate offices located in Toronto and St. Catharines, Meridian has a track record of creating and delivering innovative new offerings and is committed to investing in the communities that we serve. Our plan is to build on our momentum as we deliver on our purpose – helping our members achieve their best life.Find our story here:Our Commitment to You!Meridian is committed to promoting an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and Members in which we live and serve.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.Thank you for your interest in Meridian Credit Union.Follow us on Twitter at#LI-JZ1

Meridian Credit Union – Senior Software Developer – Etobicoke, ON

Company: Meridian Credit Union

Location: Etobicoke, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 21 Feb 2025 01:49:38 GMT

Job description: Description :Why Meridian?At Meridian our aspiration is to integrate our purpose into everything we do for people, the planet, and communities. We believe that our greatest opportunity is to create opportunity and meet people where they are.Factor us into your next career opportunity. We want you to grow with us and have an experience that’s different. This is a place where you can expect the unexpected.Find our story here:The role: * Please note – this is a 12 month maternity leave contract*As a Senior Software Developer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining software applications that support our core banking operations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that meet the needs of our clients and enhance our banking services.Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain software applications using C, C#, and the Microsoft technology stack.
  • Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, and other developers to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
  • Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.
  • Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and issues in a timely manner.
  • Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including planning, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our solutions remain competitive and innovative.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development, with a focus on C#, Angular, and the Microsoft technology stack.
  • Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.
  • Experience with database design and development, particularly with SQL Server.
  • Familiarity with web development technologies such as ASP.NET, MVC, and Web API.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in the banking or financial services industry.

Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools. * Knowledge of cloud computing platforms such as Azure.Office Location: Toronto Corporate Office with the ability to travel to our St. Catharines office as needed. This is a hybrid work opportunity.Meridian has a remote work policy that allows flexibility for employees to work remotely but also requires a minimum of semi-monthly regular time in the office for purposeful meetings to collaborate, innovate and build effective relationships with your team, your colleagues and your leader which is important to us.What’s in it for you?

  • We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages teamwork, creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
  • We provide you with the tools and technology needed to delight your candidates and clients!
  • You will get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders and colleagues, who have hailed from top organizations.
  • Hybrid work arrangements with in-person office time to collaborate, innovate and build relationships with your colleagues.
  • This is not your typical “corporate” job. We work hard and we have fun!

Who we are:Meridian is Ontario’s largest credit union, and second largest in Canada, helping to grow the lives of our more than 380,000 Members. Meridian has more than 80 years of banking history and is 100% owned by its members. With 87 retail branches and 15 Business Banking Centers across Ontario and $ 32B in assets under management, Meridian offers a full range of financial products and services to its retail, business banking and wealth members. With over 2200 employees and corporate offices located in Toronto and St. Catharines, Meridian has a track record of creating and delivering innovative new offerings and is committed to investing in the communities that we serve. Our plan is to build on our momentum as we deliver on our purpose – helping our members achieve their best life.Find our story here:Experience the Difference!Meridian committed to promoting an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and Members in which we live and serve.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.Thank you for your interest in Meridian Credit Union.Follow us on Twitter at#LI-NM1
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Meridian Credit Union – Data Culture & Communications Analyst – Etobicoke, ON

Company: Meridian Credit Union

Location: Etobicoke, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 21 Feb 2025 04:19:51 GMT

Job description: Description :Why Meridian?At Meridian our aspiration is to integrate our purpose into everything we do for people, the planet, and communities. We believe that our greatest opportunity is to create opportunity and meet people where they are.Factor us into your next career opportunity. We want you to grow with us and have an experience that’s different. This is a place where you can expect the unexpected.Find our story here:The role:The Data Culture & Communications Analyst will be a pivotal member of the Enterprise Data and Analytics Team, responsible for fostering, advancing and proactively influencing a culture of data literacy, enhance communication strategies related to data governance, and drive effective change management initiatives. Manage stakeholders and drive change management initiatives. They will be highly motivated and a detail-oriented SME to drive, influence and guide sound and best practices with Director and key partners and stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:Design and Development

  • Design, develop and facilitate training sessions for data, analytics, and AI, including and not limited to:
  • Curated learning content, developing learner journeys
  • Data literacy assessment framework and committing to elevating the organization’s data and AI literacy
  • Recommendations on tools and vendors who can provide data and AI literacy services
  • Organizational change management, program management, and stakeholder management
  • Assess the complexity and understanding the needs of diverse stakeholders, both in the change management needed for the data governance program as well as the specific needs and learner journeys of different roles and personas across Meridian
  • Develop implementation roadmaps and change management plans for ED&As initiatives, including data governance and data literacy programs
  • Create and execute a comprehensive communication plan for the roll-out of ED&A’s various programs and training initiatives
  • Develop enterprise capability for data & AI literacy assessments and monitor and assess the effectiveness of the data literacy program
  • Create, deliver and maintain training and communication resources and libraries
  • Assess and monitor the effectiveness of data literacy programs; data and AI learning content material, development and curation
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders and partners, create executive and team presentations and communications

Decisioning and Influence:

  • At team level and Enterprise level select of frameworks, methodologies, and approaches.
  • Assess and select training and learning materials.
  • Cross functionally at team level and enterprise level select frameworks, methodologies, and approaches on governance training and communication
  • Developing the foundations for our enterprise data governance program and the implementation plan.
  • As the data domain is wide and complex assess and analyze data governance and literacy across Meridian to align consistency of knowledge from technical (understanding data architecture and tools) to conceptual (logical models, governance, regulations, etc.)
  • Monitor and assess compliance to data governance.
  • Work closely with data stewards from across Meridian to ensure their and the organization’s success in managing data as a strategic asset
  • Address any points of conflict, resolution and prioritization
  • Partner and engage with key stakeholders and make sure enterprise needs, constraints, and expectations are fully considered and assessed
  • Collaboration: Work closely with HR, learning and development and talent acquisition, CDMO partners, LOB leaders to help curate content, data governance program stakeholders on change management to deliver on data governance training and communications
  • Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to Data team members.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

  • Proficiency in data literacy, training, learner and change management frameworks and tools tools and technologies
  • Familiarity with MS Fabric for data integration and management.
  • Nice to have: Proficiency in Microsoft Azure, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Azure Synapse Analytics.
  • Strong understanding of data governance concepts and best practices.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data governance, literacy and learning principles
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders, vendors and consultants, regulators
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
  • Partner with non traditional data partners ~ HR, learning and development and talent acquisition, LOB leaders to help curate content and change management
  • Certifications in change management (e.g., Prosci) or data literacy frameworks, PMP, BA certificates
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in data literacy, change management, content development, communications
  • Proven experience in data governance/management (3-5 years)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Information Management, Library sciences, Business Administration, or a related field

Office Location: Toronto Corporate Office with the ability to travel to our St. Catharines office as needed. This is a hybrid work opportunity.Meridian has a remote work policy that allows flexibility for employees to work remotely but also requires a minimum of semi-monthly regular time in the office for purposeful meetings to collaborate, innovate and build effective relationships with your team, your colleagues and your leader which is important to us.What’s in it for you?

  • We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages teamwork, creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
  • We provide you with the tools and technology needed to delight your candidates and clients!
  • You will get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders and colleagues, who have hailed from top organizations.
  • Hybrid work arrangements with in-person office time to collaborate, innovate and build relationships with your colleagues.
  • This is not your typical “corporate” job. We work hard and we have fun!

Who we are:Meridian is Ontario’s largest credit union, and second largest in Canada, helping to grow the lives of our more than 380,000 Members. Meridian has more than 80 years of banking history and is 100% owned by its members. With 87 retail branches and 15 Business Banking Centers across Ontario and $ 32B in assets under management, Meridian offers a full range of financial products and services to its retail, business banking and wealth members. With over 2200 employees and corporate offices located in Toronto and St. Catharines, Meridian has a track record of creating and delivering innovative new offerings and is committed to investing in the communities that we serve. Our plan is to build on our momentum as we deliver on our purpose – helping our members achieve their best life.Find our story here:Experience the Difference!Meridian committed to promoting an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and Members in which we live and serve.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.Thank you for your interest in Meridian Credit Union.Follow us on Twitter at#LI-NM1
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Meridian Credit Union – Data Governance Analyst – Etobicoke, ON

Company: Meridian Credit Union

Location: Etobicoke, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 21 Feb 2025 02:15:27 GMT

Job description: Description :Why Meridian?At Meridian our aspiration is to integrate our purpose into everything we do for people, the planet, and communities. We believe that our greatest opportunity is to create opportunity and meet people where they are.Factor us into your next career opportunity. We want you to grow with us and have an experience that’s different. This is a place where you can expect the unexpected.Find our story here:The role:The Data Governance Analyst will be a pivotal member of the Enterprise Data and Analytics Team, responsible for drafting and implementing a comprehensive data governance framework, define data roles and responsibilities, and develop RACI matrices and playbooks. Manage stakeholders and drive change management initiatives. They will be highly motivated and a detail-oriented SME to drive, influence and guide sound and best practices with Director and key partners and stakeholders.Key Responsibilities:Design and Development

  • Create the enterprise data governance framework and program artefacts
  • Define clear data roles and responsibilities, RACIs, and playbooks
  • Develop program components of the EDG framework, including data quality framework
  • Develop program components of the EDG framework, including data quality framework
  • Define data risk and conduct data risk assessment of our key data assets
  • Constant monitoring and keeping up with Canadian as well as global developments in data governance
  • Partner and engage with key stakeholders and make sure enterprise needs, constraints, and expectations are fully considered and assessed

Decisioning and Influence:

  • Cross functionally at team level and enterprise level select frameworks, methodologies, and approaches on governance and risk
  • Developing the foundations for our enterprise data governance program and the implementation plan.
  • As the data domain is wide and complex assess and analyze data governance and literacy across Meridian to align consistency of knowledge from technical (understanding data architecture and tools) to conceptual (logical models, governance, regulations, etc.)
  • Monitor and assess compliance to data governance.
  • Work closely with data stewards from across Meridian to ensure their and the organization’s success in managing data as a strategic asset
  • Partner, collaborate and influence with data team members and other stakeholders, at times without prescribed authority
  • Collaboration: Work closely with data analysts, data scientists, and other stakeholders to understand and deliver on data governance framework
  • Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to Data team members.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

  • Proficiency in data governance frameworks, tools and technologies
  • Proficiency in a software programming languages, e.g., Python
  • Familiarity with MS Fabric for data integration and management.
  • Knowledge of programming languages such as Python or Java.
  • Nice to have: Proficiency in Microsoft Azure, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Azure Synapse Analytics.
  • Strong understanding of data governance concepts and best practices.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data governance principles and regulatory requirements.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders, vendors and consultants, regulators
  • Work with technical and business data stewards, executives who are data owners, CDMO leaders
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
  • 5+ years of experience in data management, analytics enablement, AI or analytics governance, information management, compliance, risk, or data analytics audit, or related roles
  • Proven experience in data governance/management (3-5 years)
  • Certification in data governance or data management (e.g., CDMP, DGSP)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, Data Science, Business Administration, library sciences, or a related field; Masters is a related field is an asset

Office Location: Toronto Corporate Office with the ability to travel to our St. Catharines office as needed. This is a hybrid work opportunity.Meridian has a remote work policy that allows flexibility for employees to work remotely but also requires a minimum of semi-monthly regular time in the office for purposeful meetings to collaborate, innovate and build effective relationships with your team, your colleagues and your leader which is important to us.What’s in it for you?

  • We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages teamwork, creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
  • We provide you with the tools and technology needed to delight your candidates and clients!
  • You will get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders and colleagues, who have hailed from top organizations.
  • Hybrid work arrangements with in-person office time to collaborate, innovate and build relationships with your colleagues.
  • This is not your typical “corporate” job. We work hard and we have fun!

Who we are:Meridian is Ontario’s largest credit union, and second largest in Canada, helping to grow the lives of our more than 380,000 Members. Meridian has more than 80 years of banking history and is 100% owned by its members. With 87 retail branches and 15 Business Banking Centers across Ontario and $ 32B in assets under management, Meridian offers a full range of financial products and services to its retail, business banking and wealth members. With over 2200 employees and corporate offices located in Toronto and St. Catharines, Meridian has a track record of creating and delivering innovative new offerings and is committed to investing in the communities that we serve. Our plan is to build on our momentum as we deliver on our purpose – helping our members achieve their best life.Find our story here:Experience the Difference!Meridian committed to promoting an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and Members in which we live and serve.Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.Thank you for your interest in Meridian Credit Union.Follow us on Twitter at#LI-NM1
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