Investment Finance Process Improvement Leader

Engage Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 104,160 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a proactive Process Improvement Leader in Toronto. In this role, you'll lead process improvement projects, support the development of Management Systems, and deliver training on improvement methodologies. Candidates must have over 7 years of investment operations experience and strong leadership skills. The total target compensation ranges from $104,160 to $154,000, ensuring a competitive package.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ work experience in investment operations.
• Ability to identify control gaps and operational risks.
• Fast learning and clear critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement projects with a project team.
• Support development of Management Systems.
• Deliver formal and informal training on process improvement methodology.

Skills

Leadership

Process Improvement

Communication

Critical Thinking

Project Management

Job description

We are looking for a proactive, driven, highly motivated professional to support our Investments teams as a Process Improvement Leader. Those showing strongest leadership, execution, and process improvement results are targeted to move into bubble assignments on key high impact projects or operational supervision roles. You will act as an Investments Finance SME and guide our investment teams on process improvement projects, ensuring they have proper internal controls in place and adhere to regulatory and reporting requirements.

What you’ll be working on

• Leading process improvement projects working with a project team to achieve a step change in key business metrics
• Supporting development of Management Systems (process controls, metrics & reporting, training, etc.)
• Delivering formal and informal training with the business and new Process Improvement Leaders to train on process improvement methodology
• Work Organization/Project Management: Developing and implementing plans for others, anticipating current and future needs and objectives; managing resources and ensuring tasks are completed on time and within budget
• Innovation: Implementing programs that encourage, recognize, and reward innovative thinking; supports the introduction of new ideas, methods, or processes
• Relationship Building: Initiating and building effective relationships with colleagues in other departments, leveraging strong interpersonal and influencing skills to support and develop effective cross-departmental relations and work initiatives

What you’ll need to have

• 7+ years’ work experience in investment operations
• Ability to identify control gaps and operational risks associated with finance operations and developing/implementing appropriate and effective solutions
• Fast learning and clear critical thinking skills
• Effective and concise communicator
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong self-initiative with ability to take ownership of challenges and take appropriate action

The total target compensation (TTC) range, including salary and target bonus, is $104,160 - $154,000. This TTC range is applicable to permanent roles only; fixed-term contract and casual roles are not eligible for annual bonus and would receive only the pro-rated base salary component.