Associate Director Product Management (Capital Markets)

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Toronto is seeking an experienced Capital Markets Domain Expert to support a major banking client. This role involves acting as a subject matter expert, guiding data initiatives, and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements. Candidates should have over 10 years in Capital Markets operations, comprehensive knowledge of trade lifecycles, and expertise in regulatory reporting. The firm offers competitive benefits, including generous vacation, maternity and paternity leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits

Generous paid vacation

Maternity and paternity leave

Gym discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Corporate gift matching program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Capital Markets operations within banking or consulting.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end trade lifecycle.
• Proven expertise in settlement processes and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Act as a domain SME for Capital Markets operations.
• Partner with stakeholders to define architecture and processes.
• Stay updated on emerging regulations and technologies.

Skills

Capital Markets operations

Regulatory reporting

Data integration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

MBA, CFA, FRM or similar

Tools

Calypso

Murex

Bloomberg

Job description

Company description

Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organizations get to their future, digitally enabled state, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting, and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity. United by our core values and our purpose of helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of next, our 20,000+ people in 53 offices around the world combine experience across technology, data sciences, consulting, and customer obsession to accelerate our clients’ businesses through designing the products and services their customers truly value.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Capital Markets Domain Expert to support a leading banking client. The role requires deep expertise across front-to-back Capital Markets operations, with a strong understanding of trading, settlement, regulatory reporting, and key industry integrations. The individual will serve as a subject matter expert (SME), partnering with business and technology teams to shape solutions, guide data initiatives, and ensure alignment with regulatory and operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as a domain SME for Capital Markets operations covering trading, settlements, clearing, collateral, and regulatory reporting.
• Partner with business stakeholders and technology teams to define the target state architecture and business processes.
• Provide expertise on market data feeds, reference data, and integration with trading platforms, clearinghouses, custodians, and regulators.
• Support data transformation programs and guide design decisions to ensure scalability, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Review and validate solution designs, ensuring they meet business needs, market standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support process optimization and modernization initiatives.
• Stay up to date on emerging regulations, technologies, and trends in the Capital Markets domain.

Qualifications

• Required Skills & Experience:
• 10+ years of experience in Capital Markets operations within banking or consulting.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end trade lifecycle (front office, middle office, back office).
• Proven expertise in settlement processes, regulatory reporting (e.g., SEC, CFTC, MiFID, EMIR), and compliance requirements.
• Hands-on experience with data integration and market infrastructure connectivity (e.g., DTCC, SWIFT, FIX protocol, clearinghouses, custodians).
• Familiarity with leading trading platforms and order management systems (e.g., Calypso, Murex, Charles River, Bloomberg, Refinitiv, MarkitSERV, etc.).
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills to interface with both business and technical teams.
• Experience working in large-scale transformation or data modernization programs is a plus.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed AI into workflows and support modernization initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with C-Suite executives and senior stakeholders, presenting complex topics in a clear, business-focused manner.
• Stay up to date on emerging regulations, AI trends, and technologies in Capital Markets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior consulting or client-facing experience in a banking/financial services environment.
• Knowledge of cloud adoption, data lake/warehouse, and advanced analytics in Capital Markets.
• MBA, CFA, FRM, or similar professional qualifications preferred.

Benefits of Working Here

• Generous paid vacation and 15 paid holidays
• Maternity and paternity leave (birth or adoption)
• Gym, travel, retail and phone service discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Corporate gift matching program

As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Publicis Sapient is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail]