Credit Committee Volunteer Opportunity

The role of the Credit Committee and its members is to oversee, and work with the Management Team to monitor the lending business of the Harp & Crown Credit Union; ensure an up to date and appropriate Lending Policy and to consider and decide on loan applications.

You would be required to attend a short monthly meeting of the Committee at Harp & Crown’s Newforge offices to consider loan applications and a quarterly meeting to review management information.

We are seeking someone who:

- is a Member of Harp & Crown Credit Union;

- is able to attend monthly meetings at Newforge (Monday mornings)

- can display sound judgement and decision-making skills

- can demonstrate highest levels of confidentiality

- will uphold the values of Harp & Crown Credit Union

We would be particularly interested in someone who has experience working in the financial services sector and/or with a background in lending decisions and would also particularly welcome female applicants as they are currently under-represented in all of our Committees and on the Board of Directors.

Whilst not an FCA-approved role, candidates would be expected to demonstrate that they meet the requirements of the ‘fit and proper’ test as laid out in FIT 2 - FCA Handbook.  The handbook details the main criteria under which FCA assess a person’s fitness and propriety – Honesty, Integrity and Reputation; Competence and Capability; and Financial Soundness.  In addition the role is also subject to Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) clearance.

This is a voluntary role and as such will not be remunerated, however, all reasonable travel and out of pocket expenses will be paid.

If you are interested in this role please e-mail an expression of interest clearly outlining how you feel you meet the above criteria to recruitment@harpandcrown.co.uk by 5pm on Monday 6th February 2023.

For further information on this role you can request a confidential discussion with the Senior Loans Officer by e-mailing, nigel.mcgonigle@harpandcrown.co.uk.

The Harp and Crown Credit Union provides safe, secure, flexible finances for the wider police family in Northern Ireland.