At AFSC, we care about each other, about Alberta and about agriculture. PEOPLE ARE OUR FOUNDATION. We want to work with talented people from a wide range of backgrounds. We strive to create a psychologically safe environment where we can all be ourselves and perform to the best of our abilities. CLIENTS ARE OUR FOCUS. The perseverance and hard work we see from our clients inspires us to show that same work ethic in everything that we do. EXCELLENCE IS OUR ASPIRATION. We are innovative, knowledgeable, and diverse and love what Albertan agriculture produces for people around the world. Working together, we grow and sustain the agriculture industry in Alberta. Posting will close April 23, 2026. Location is flexible, within Alberta, dependent on the successful applicant. Reporting to the Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, the Vice President Product Innovation provides support by developing strategic & implementation plans and business priorities across Product Innovation, Business Risk Management (BRM) & Lending Products, Actuarial & Business Intelligence functions, pricing, policy and Livestock Price Insurance. Ensuring that AFSC’s Product Innovation activities align with AFSC’s strategic plan with a view towards improving current and developing new products/programs/processes that meet the evolving challenges of our clients. What will your growth opportunities look like in this role? - Organizational and team leadership, industry and stakeholder relationship management, expanding knowledge across AFSC, and digital first leadership as we support our team members and clients across Alberta. What will you be responsible for? - Lead and develop high‑performing, engaged teams through effective coaching, collaboration, and accountability. - Drive strong cross‑functional communication and partnership to improve products, business processes, and client experience. - Manage and report on business performance, holding leaders accountable for results and taking corrective action to achieve short‑ and long‑term objectives. - Provide strategic leadership for analytics, actuarial, and quantitative functions, including forecasting, budgeting, loss modeling, and reinsurance strategy. - Develop, analyze, and oversee annual operating and capital budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility, cost management, and alignment with corporate policies. - Provide strategic ownership and oversight of BRM and Lending products, ensuring effective implementation, risk controls, and ongoing product enhancements. - Lead product innovation initiatives aligned with the corporate strategic plan to address evolving client needs and operational improvements. - Establish and advance a business intelligence strategy, ensuring data‑driven decision‑making across the organization. - Represent and articulate Alberta’s policy positions through external working groups and maintain strong relationships with provincial and federal partners. - Develop and implement corporate policies and standards using a value‑based risk management approach to support flexible delivery models. What are we looking for from you? - Strategic, enterprise‑wide leadership with a strong client‑centric mindset and deep understanding of Alberta’s agriculture sector, AFSC products, risk management, and financial services. - Clear and influential communication skills, able to articulate vision, strategy, and complex information in compelling ways for diverse audiences. - Collaborative relationship‑building abilities, balancing multiple stakeholder needs and fostering commitment across teams and partners. - Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to plan, prioritize, and consistently deliver results in complex environments. - Agility and resilience, able to adapt quickly, manage ambiguity, and perform effectively under shifting priorities and pressure. Qualifications - Post-secondary education with a related degree with minimum 12 years related experience including 5 years in leadership capacity. - Masters degree is desirable but not required. What else is in it for you? - Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and fully remote options. - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage starting on your first day. - Annual health spending account. - A Winter Holiday closure to recharge and reset. - Participation in the MEPP pension plan. - Generous vacation entitlements and special leave days. - Access to health and wellness programs to support your overall well-being. About AFSC For over 80 years Agriculture Financial Services (AFSC) has provided Alberta's agricultural producers and agribusinesses with loans, crop insurance and farm income disaster assistance. At AFSC, we’re proud of the work we do to help build a strong, growing and diversified agriculture and agri-food industry in Alberta. Many AFSC team members are also producers and know first-hand the challenges and rewards Alberta producers face. https://afsc.ca/about-afsc/

• Own and deliver against P&L targets, including revenue growth, margin performance, and cost management • Lead all aspects of field service operations, including technicians, dispatch, and service partner networks • Drive operational performance across key metrics such as utilization, route efficiency, first-time fix rates, and SLA attainment • Partner with Sales and Business Development to support national accounts, MSAs, and market expansion • Build and scale a service partner ecosystem to support growth across regions • Serve as executive escalation point for customer, quality, and service delivery issues • Develop leaders and build a high-performing, safety-first culture across a distributed workforce

Finance Product Control Vice President Country: United States of America It Starts Here: Santander is a global leader and innovator in the financial services industry and is evolving from a high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization. Our people are at the heart of this journey and together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible. This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference. If you are interested in exploring the possibilities We Want to Talk to You! The Difference You Make: The Finance Product Control Vice President manages and monitors large project or accounting processes within the accounting function. The incumbent provides subject matter expertise to leaders and business lines by providing guidance, interpretation, and communicating impact to business lines/accounting team. - Manages and monitors any large project or process implementation within the Finance function. - Shares accounting expertise with leaders and business lines by providing guidance, interpretation, and communication of policy and/or procedural changes and impact. - Directs and guides accounting teams by reviewing financial information, reporting, and disclosures. - Ensures compliance and regulatory standards are met within the department. - Researches and analyzes new products, systems, and/or best practices within the accounting function; proposes findings to CFO Director. - Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy. - Monitors and communicates accounting developments to the organization's operations, financials, and regulatory reporting to management. - Collaborates cross-functionally with all lines of businesses to facilitate and lead timely implementation and standardization of any new accounting requirements made to the existing accounting policies and procedures. - Collaborates with other finance department managers to support overall department goals and objectives. - Advises senior management on the best practices needed to meet defined goals and objectives. - Manages projects and initiatives as requested by senior management. - Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders. - Improves existing processes and practices within the Accounting department. - Represents the organization as a primary resource and subject matter expert for specific accounting projects, initiatives, and updates. - Coaches, reviews, and delegates work to junior professionals as needed. - CIB Pipeline Manager oversees the end-to-end flow of banking transactions, client onboarding, or technical projects, ensuring efficient delivery from initiation to completion. They act as a central coordinator between business lines, technology, and risk management to meet strategic goals, optimize workflows, and enhance the client experience. - Project and Workflow Management: Manage the lifecycle of banking products or client onboardings, tracking progress through structured project plans, ensuring adherence to timelines, and maintaining high-quality delivery. - Strategic Planning & Execution: Collaborate with senior leadership to implement business strategy, create operational workflows, and manage capacity, ensuring that new transactions are aligned with firm-wide goals. - Stakeholder Coordination & Escalation: Act as a central point of contact for internal teams (Relationship Management, Operations, Technology) and clients, handling escalations regarding delays or service issues. - Risk and Compliance Control: Ensure all deals or operational processes meet regulatory, security, and internal risk standards, including developing controls to maintain compliance. - Data Analytics and Reporting: Provide metrics on pipeline performance, portfolio analytics, and progress reports to leadership to drive decision-making. What You Bring: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Bachelor's Degree: Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent field. - Required. - Master's Degree: Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent field. - Preferred. - 3+ Years Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or similar field within the Banking or Financial Services Industry - Required. - Advanced accounting practices and procedures, including US GAAP/IFRS and regulatory reporting standards. . - Ability to lead, influence and direct peers, subordinates and management. - Ability to make effective decision making on complex matters. - Ability to convey a sense or urgency and drive . - Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines. - Ability to handle conflict resolution with other groups (e.g. business units) outside of Corporate Accounting to ensure appropriate accounting guidance is followed. - Ability to adjust to new developments/changing circumstances. - Ability to interact with senior level management; experience interfacing with multiple levels of the organizational structure. - Ability to maintain and report on confidential information in an appropriate manner. - Strong interpersonal, supervisory, and customer service skills required. - Strong attention to details and can analyze information quickly. - Self-directed, self-motivated and demonstrated experience providing ideas and solutions to further business understanding. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. - Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills. - Results oriented; ability to work efficiently and meet strict reporting deadlines. Certifications: - CPA : (Certified Public Accountant) - Desirable It Would Be Nice For You To Have: - Experience in Corporate and Investment banking, Operations, or Product Control within financial services - Experience in Microsoft Office products. - Skills: Strong analytical and organizational abilities, proficiency in data analysis, and experience with CRM or project management tools. - Communication: Ability to influence stakeholders without authority and articulate strategic goals to various teams. What Else You Need To Know: The base pay range for this position is posted below and represents the annualized salary range. For hourly positions (non-exempt), the annual range is based on a 40-hour work week. The exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications and location. Base Pay Range: Minimum: $145,000.00 USDMaximum: $195,000.00 USD We Value Your Impact: Your contribution matters and it’s recognized. You can expect a fair and competitive rewards package that reflects the impact you create and the value you deliver. We know rewards go beyond numbers. Offering more than just a paycheck our benefits are designed to support you, your family and your well-being, now and into the future. Santander Benefits - 2026 Santander OnGoing/NH eGuide (foleon.com) Risk Culture: We embrace a strong risk culture and all of our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management. EEO Statement: At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce. We actively encourage everyone to apply. Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Working Conditions: Frequent minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking is required for this role. Depending on location, occasional moving and lifting light equipment and/or furniture may be required. Employer Rights: This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate your employment at any time for any reason. What To Do Next: If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process for all candidates. If you require any assistance or accommodation due to a disability or any other reason, please contact us at TAOps@santander.us to discuss your needs.

• Network Overall Optionality: Work to contract with a range of network options to create client optionality, from large national PPO varieties to specialty networks and tailored client constructs. • Benchmarking, Analytical Tools and Processes: Create a foundation of tools and repeatable processes that can be employed to evaluate and value network and contracting proposals. This includes market and competitive analyses to identify opportunities for differentiation, innovation, and strategic growth across network, payment and provider performance domains. • Reimbursement Methods: Develop reimbursement methods that minimize provider abrasion and hassle while cultivating the right behaviors. The leader should strive to develop method that are transparently comparable and can be adjudicated in a real-time, automated manner. • Value-Based Design: Lead the development of value‑based payment models, performance frameworks, and incentive structures that improve outcomes, reduce total medical cost, and strengthen provider accountability. • High‑Performing Provider Partnerships: Identify and cultivate contracted relationships with high-performing providers and strategic provider networks (e.g. direct primary care or oncology networks) to unlock new pathways for medical and pharmacy cost optimization, improved utilization and enhanced clinical outcomes. • Tailored ASO Networks and Geographic Micro Networks: Select geographies based on provider and ASO concentration to enable direct contracting. Build customized network solutions aligned to employer benefit design, cost‑of‑care goals, and market needs, ensuring differentiated value for self‑funded clients. • Product & Solution Integration: Collaborate with product and analytics teams to embed network constructs, payment models, and provider insights into scalable, market‑ready offerings. • Contracting Leadership: Lead and mentor teams responsible for provider contracting, VBC program development, and network performance management, fostering a culture of innovation and operational excellence. Oversee negotiation and execution of provider contracts, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, regulatory requirements, and performance expectations. • Responsible for adherence to the Capital Rx Code of Conduct.