Government of Saskatchewan

CPA SK; Regina; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Saskatchewan is seeking a visionary senior executive to serve as Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Investment Officer, shaping growth and ensuring financial strength for essential services and infrastructure. This opportunity calls for a strategic leader with strong communication and collaborative leadership to advance public financing and investment initiatives.

Ideal candidates will hold a relevant master's degree and professional designation (CFA/CPA), with demonstrated

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business, commerce, economics, mathematics, or related field.
• Professional designation such as CFA and/or CPA.
• Experience in government or corporate treasury management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Treasury management

Fixed income

Foreign exchange

Derivatives

Investments

Public policy

Education

Master's degree in business administration / commerce / economics / mathematics

CFA or CPA designation

Job description

The Government of Saskatchewan is seeking a visionary and strategic senior executive interested in making a real difference as the province shapes its growth initiative for today and future generations.

The Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Investment Officer offers an ideal opportunity for a strategically orientated senior leader with excellent communication skills and a collaborative leadership style to help shape Saskatchewan's future by ensuring the province has the financial strength to invest in essential public services and infrastructure.

The Provincial Treasury Office is responsible for all functions related to management of financial resources of executive government. It manages and provides policy leadership on banking and liquidity management; borrowing and debt management; and investment services for Government, Crown corporations and other agencies.

Skills

Job Capabilities:
This opportunity is for experienced senior executives with a demonstrated record of achieving results in complex, collaborative and stakeholder-rich environments. Our candidate of choice will have a master's degree in business administration, commerce, economics, mathematics or a related field, along with a professional designation such as a CFA and/or CPA.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrated management experience in a government or corporate treasury environment.
• Strong knowledge of institutional fixed income, foreign exchange and derivative markets and extensive experience in liability management, investments and/or investment banking.
• In-depth knowledge of government legislative and regulatory processes and protocols, in relation to public policy development and financial management.
• Knowledge of and experience with public sector finances, including accounting, budgeting, and revenue, expense and capital flows.