Lending Specialist

Are you looking to help people find solutions to their financial needs? Do you want to work for an organization with strong values, a competitive compensation/benefits package, variable compensation programs and opportunities to pursue a career in management in a modern work environment? Fairstone is hiring a Lending Specialist in our St. Anthony, Newfoundland and Labrador branch. Whether you are looking to start a new career in lending, or you are an experienced specialist looking for growth opportunities, we would like to meet with you!

Working at Fairstone during COVID-19

With access to financial services for Canadians being essential during these unprecedented times, we are committed to the health and safety of our employees, our customers and our community.

We have adopted the highest standards to guarantee the continuity of our operations during this period, while ensuring the continued well-being of our employees:

Best practices and protocols to guarantee a safe interview

Interactive online onboarding and training experience

Continue serving our customers through our digital and phone channels

Mandatory social distancing, maximum person limit and hygiene protocols in all our branches

Flexible work from home options may be available once fully trained

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Branch Manager, your main responsibilities will be:

Providing a best-in-class customer service to current and prospective customers, on the phone or in person, by:

Creating a welcoming environment, helping customers feel understood and relieved to have found a financial solution

Responding promptly to all customer applications/inquiries

Building trust and maintaining ongoing relationships

Meeting and exceeding individual and team targets by:
Handling all incoming customer inquiries and applications coming through our different marketing channels

Soliciting for new and renewal business through customer contact to generate sales leads, in-person and over the phone

Effectively gathering information during the loan application process to offer a personalized lending solution to each customer

Managing overdue accounts by understanding the customer’s situation, being solution-driven and treating each customer with respect and empathy

Supporting our Mission to deliver the best borrowing experience to earn our customer’s trust and loyalty by living our values each day including:

Acting with integrity and holding yourself to the highest ethical standards

Treat everyone with respect and be empathetic

Contribute to and celebrate our shared success

Own your role and behave responsibly.

And any administrative tasks related to the above including taking payments, setting up new customer accounts and completing loan closing paperwork.

Qualifications

Post-Secondary or High-school diploma

1-2 years of sales and/or customer service experience preferred

Strong interpersonal skills that demonstrate the ability to work effectively with people

Must be able to work flexible hours (Evenings & Saturdays)

Authorized to work in Canada

What else is important for you to know

We will consider flexible schedules between 20 to 40 hours per week

We value your education and experience. The level of the position and offered salary will be based upon them.

What’s in it for you?

Looking for a rewarding career? You’ve come to the right place. At Fairstone, we offer all our permanent employees:

Competitive salary with bonus potential

Incentive programs to recognize when sales targets are met (applies to branch network employees only)

A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation (prorated to your start date)

Flexible Health and Dental Benefits

Employer Sponsored Pension Plan

Personal days and sick days

Tuition Assistance Programs

Paid volunteer day and organized volunteering events across the country

Ongoing Learning and Development Training

Referral Incentives up to $5000.00

and Much More……

If you’re seeking a role with a growing business that values employee development, Fairstone is the right place for you!

Come join our team!

Fairstone is an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will make reasonable accommodations to respond to the needs of people with disabilities. Individuals who view themselves as Aboriginals, members of visible minorities, and disabled are encouraged to apply in confidence.

Whether you’re seeking first-time employment or are making a career change, Fairstone has the internal support to help our team members grow and succeed.

Time Type:
Full time

Job Type:
Permanent