Executive Director, Global Markets Trading & Financing, Business Management Greater Toronto, Canada Area

The Company is seeking an Executive Director to lead business management for its global markets trading, financing, and financial resource management activities. The role partners with business leaders to develop and execute strategies, growth priorities, and annual plans, while coordinating cross-functional initiatives and improving business performance. Responsibilities include overseeing governance, risk, controls, financial planning, forecasting, resource optimization, and executive reporting. The Executive Director will serve as a key liaison across business and support functions, coordinate responses to audit and regulatory requests, oversee vendor and expense processes, and lead and develop a high-performing team. Candidates should have at least five years of experience in Global Markets or Capital Markets, ideally in business management, business operations, or a front-office-adjacent role, and must have financial services experience. A university degree in commerce, finance, business management, or a related field is required; an MBA or professional accounting or finance designation is preferred. Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, organizational, and stakeholder-management skills are essential, along with hands-on operational experience in areas such as risk assessments, vendor onboarding, technology, and access controls. Candidates should be adept at preparing executive-level materials, managing competing priorities, and proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint; experience with business intelligence, workflow, or AI-enabled productivity tools is an asset.

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