Jeff Knutson

Jeff Knutson currently serves as a Senior Internal Auditor at First West Credit Union, having held this position since September 2020, where responsibilities include leading assurance and consulting engagements focused on enhancing risk management and governance processes in accordance with IIA Standards. Prior to this role, Jeff was a Product Manager at First West, where strategic pricing recommendations were made to support growth, and served as Branch Manager at Island Savings, overseeing branch operations and staff development. Jeff's career at First West also includes a role as Manager Retail Credit at Envision Financial, ensuring compliance with credit adjudication policies. Additional leadership experience includes membership on the National Young Leader Committee at Credit Union Central of Canada and directorial responsibilities at Ridge Meadows Chamber of Commerce. Jeff's educational background includes a Professional Education Program as a CPA Candidate and degrees in Accounting and Financial Management from the British Columbia Institute of Technology.