Executive Director, Global Payment Services Greater Toronto, Canada Area

The Company is seeking an Executive Director to provide strategic leadership for its global payments function and build a scalable, resilient, and consistent operating model. Responsibilities include driving technology, automation, and transformation initiatives; improving bank connectivity and payment platforms; and overseeing accurate, secure payment operations. The role will establish global standards, controls, service measures, and risk reporting, while leading the integration of payment activities across the organization. It will also involve developing a geographically dispersed leadership team, planning workforce capacity, overseeing operational resilience and escalations, and partnering with business and client teams. Candidates should hold a degree in finance, business, accounting, economics, or a related discipline, with 10–15 years of experience in treasury and payments and at least five years in senior leadership. Experience building or transforming global operations and leading high-performing, geographically dispersed teams is required. Applicants should have deep knowledge of payment operations, including SWIFT, wire payments, banking platforms, correspondent banking, and payment routing, along with expertise in cross-border payments, foreign exchange, and multi-currency cash management. Knowledge of KYC, anti-money laundering, sanctions, and regulatory requirements is essential; experience supporting investment funds is an advantage. Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and program and change management capabilities are also required.

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MUFG Investor Services