Banking Services Manager

Yukon Government; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

Funding for further education

Job summary

The Government of Yukon, within the Department of Finance, invites applications for the Banking Services Manager in Whitehorse. This term, full-time position centers on banking, payments, merchant services and debt management, supporting governance and compliance in a highly regulated public sector environment.

The ideal candidate has a finance background with strong analytic and stakeholder management skills, and the ability to collaborate with internal and external partners.

Qualifications

• University degree in finance, business, economics, accounting or related field.
• Experience researching and analyzing financial data in a government finance environment.
• Experience managing stakeholders or client relationships.
• Experience in banking, investments, treasury or financial services would be asset.

Responsibilities

• The Banking Services Manager is the key contact between the Government of Yukon and the financial institution, facilitating banking, payments, merchant services and compliance.
• Supports the Director of Banking, Investments and Debt Services with research and analysis on related matters.
• Oversees banking operations, cash and debt management, and accounting of interest revenue and expenses.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Written and verbal communication

Research skills

Education

University degree in finance, business, economics, accounting or related field

Job description

Government of Yukon -> Finance - Banking, Investments & Debt Services

Location

Whitehorse, YT Y1A 2C6 CA (Primary)

Job Type

Term/Temporary

End Date

31 March 2028

Full/Part Time

Full-time

Standard Hours Bi-weekly

75

Classification

AR16

$94,501.00 - $109,661.00

Union

YEU

Days Off

Saturday/Sunday

Travel

10%

Admissibility

Open to all Candidates, Preference - Canadian Indigenous Ancestry, Preference - Yukon First Nations ancestry

This competition is open to all candidates who meet the above noted Admissibility. A hiring preference will apply for qualified candidates of Canadian Indigenous ancestry, with a priority for qualified Yukon First Nation candidates. This initiative is in support of Yukon government’s goal for a representative public service. For more information on the hiring preference visit www.yukon.ca/hiring-preference .

Job Summary and Requirements

This posting is to fill one term (until March 31, 2028), full-time position, working 75 hours bi-weekly. Temporary Assignments for YG-internal employees will be considered.

Yukon government’s vision is an engaged and diverse public service that embraces innovation to deliver positive outcomes for Yukoners.

As the responsible stewards of public funds, the Department of Finance partners to ensure value for money in the delivery of programs and services for Yukoners. The Department of Finance serves as the territory’s statistical body and develops the territorial budget, corresponding supplementary budgets, and Public Accounts for the territory. It is also responsible for negotiating, coordinating, and representing Yukon on inter-governmental financial matters with other jurisdictions. In its capacity as a central agency, the department works with all areas of government in the creation of their annual departmental budgets and in processing operational accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.

The Financial Operations and Revenue Services division provides corporate financial services to the Government of Yukon. This includes the provision of financial systems, and process development and support; banking, investment and debt services; taxation administration; and accounts payable and accounts receivable for the Government of Yukon.

The opportunity

The Banking, Investment and Debt Services branch is responsible for management of the Yukon government’s banking and merchant services, cash and debt management, accounting of interest revenue and expenses, compliance and advising senior management on related matters.

The Banking Services Manager is the key contact between the Government of Yukon and the financial institution facilitating the effective delivery of services relating to banking, payments, merchant, and compliance while supporting the Director of Banking, Investments and Debt Services in research and analysis on related matters.

The ideal candidate is detail oriented with strong research and analytical skills, knowledge of banking operations, and the ability to establish relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to provide excellent client service in a highly regulated environment.

Explore everything we have to offer

The Government of Yukon cares about their employees and strives to offer a variety of learning and developmental opportunities including in-house training. Funding may also be available to support further education.

Flexible work and leave options may be available allowing you to balance your personal and professional needs.

We also have a comprehensive and generous benefits plan, providing for the health and wellbeing of you and your family.

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Essential Qualifications

• University degree in finance, business, economics, accounting or related field.
• Experience researching and analyzing financial data (may include forecasting budgets, preparing reports and/or recommendations) ideally in a government finance environment.
• Experience managing stakeholders or client relationships.
• Experience in the banking, investments, treasury or financial services industry would be considered an asset.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Suitability

To best support the achievement of key strategic and business objectives, candidates may be assessed on:

• Ability to be flexible and adaptable while working in a fast paced and dynamic environment with rapidly changing tasks and priorities.
• Demonstrating client focus.
• Self motivated and able to work independently.
• Excellent research and analysis skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Promoting common values and ethics
• Leading change and innovation
• Thinking strategicallyTeamwork

Additional information

Conditions of Employment: RCMP Security clearance

This position is in Whitehorse, Yukon and requires you to work in the office. Remote work is not available for this role.

If you have questions about this position, please contact: Gritt Hoffmann, ADM Financial Operations and Revenue Services at [e-mail]

If you have questions about our recruitment process, please contact: Marg Webb, Human Resources Consultant at [e-mail]