Careers
People First Credit Union is a progressive financial services provider, with over 40,000 members.
We have branches in Portlaoise, Abbeyleix, Stradbally and Athy. With total assets of €158 million, PFCU is firmly rooted within the community and our core value is to serve our members and the community, whilst striving to maintain the highest professional standards.
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We are currently recruiting for the following positions:
Credit Control Team Leader
Full-time position on a permanent contract.
People First Credit Union is currently recruiting for the role of Credit Control Team Leader.
This is full-time permanent position.
The Credit Control Team Leader position reports to the Finance Manager and is responsible for the progressive implementation and management of our credit union’s credit policy and procedures, ensuring the provision of an efficient service to our very valued members within the authorised limits while minimising the number of accounts in arrears. The role requires the successful candidate to have a professional manner and work effectively to ensure our members in arrears are supported along with financial losses to the credit union being minimised.
The Credit Control Team Leader will assist in ensuring that credit control risks in the lending portfolio are identified and assessed; then managed and mitigated to an acceptable tolerance level as set out by the Board of Directors.
As a control function, the successful candidate will be accountable for ensuring that the relevant Individual Accountability Framework responsibilities are met, in line with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in credit control along with excellent communication skills.
Skills and competency requirements:
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to multitask effectively.
- Friendly and approachable, believing in teamwork and collaboration.
- Excellent communication skills as well as strong IT skills.
- Proven experience in a credit control function or a similar role of three or more years within a financial industry, credit union or office administration environment, inclusive of a strong understanding of credit risk management principles.
- QFA qualified and/or a certificate, diploma preferably in business/finance is an advantage.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively as an individual and lead a team optimally.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
- People management experience is an advantage.
- Member focused and aligned with the ethos and values of the credit union.
If you are interested in this role, please submit your CV to careers@metamo.ie before 5pm on 01/11/2024.
People First Credit Union is a community based credit union with our member's needs foremost in our decision making. Our aim is to deliver a friendly, efficient quality service as well as products to our valued members as a not-for-profit organisation.
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Credit Control Officer
Full-time position on an 18-month fixed term contract.
People First Credit Union is currently recruiting for the role of Credit Control Officer.
This is full-time 18 month fixed term position.
The Credit Control Officer position reports to the Credit Control Team Leader and is responsible for the progressive implementation and management of our credit union’s credit policy and procedures, ensuring the provision of an efficient service to our very valued members within the authorised limits while minimising the number of accounts in arrears. This role will aid the monitoring of members accounts to ensure the effective collection of outstanding debts.
The role requires the successful candidate to have a professional manner and work effectively to ensure our members in arrears are supported along with financial losses to the credit union being minimised. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in credit control along with excellent communication skills.
Skills and competency requirements:
- Strong organisational and problem solving skills with the ability to multitask effectively.
- Friendly and approachable, believing in teamwork and collaboration.
- Excellent communication skills as well as strong IT skills.
- Some proven experience in a credit control function or a similar role within a financial industry, credit union or office administration environment, is an advantage, inclusive of a strong understanding of credit risk management principles.
- QFA qualified and/or a certificate, diploma preferably in business/finance is an advantage.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively as an individual and lead a team optimally.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Member focused and aligned with the ethos and values of the credit union.
If you are interested in this role, please submit your CV to careers@metamo.ie before 5pm on 01/11/2024.
People First Credit Union is a community based credit union with our member's needs foremost in our decision making. Our aim is to deliver a friendly, efficient quality service as well as products to our valued members as a not-for-profit organisation.
We are always looking for volunteers!
Are you looking for a way to gain valuable skills to boost your CV and give back to your community?
As a director or committee member, you will be involved in decision-making with a team of dedicated volunteers.
We provide free training courses relevant to the credit union that could be of great benefit to your career.
We have a variety of opportunities available to suit your interests and schedule, whether you can commit a few hours a week or a few hours a month.
Join us on our mission to making our community stronger!
