Manager, Collateral Management - 6 months

The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 152,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners is assisting a large pension fund in finding a Manager, Collateral Management for a 6-month contract. Hybrid role with 4 days onsite and 1 day remote in Toronto, Ontario.

The ideal candidate will lead a team handling margin management, collateral resilience, and regulatory initiatives while partnering with senior leaders to drive operational improvements within a complex investment services environment.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years in Investment Operations with collateral management expertise
• Experience with ISDA CSA/GMRA, cleared margin activities, and SIMM/regulatory initiatives
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive operational improvements

Responsibilities

• End-to-end Collateral Management Lifecycle
• Drive Continuous Improvements & Transformation
• Deliver on Strategic Initiatives & Projects
• Foster Strong Internal & External Partnerships
• Lead & Develop the Team

Skills

Collateral management

Margin operations

Leadership

Financial markets

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Our client, a large and well-established pension fund, is seeking a Manager, Collateral Management to join their team on a 6-month contract assignment. This is a hybrid role requiring 4 days onsite and 1 day remote.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, the Manager, Collateral Management will lead a team of skilled professionals responsible for margin management and collateral resilience. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring daily margin requirements are met through the effective management of eligible securities.

This position sits within the broader Public Investments Operations group within the Finance Division and will be responsible for supporting the operational effectiveness, risk management, and resilience of the collateral management function.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in collateral management, margin operations, securities, and financial markets, along with demonstrated leadership experience managing a team in a complex investment or financial services environment.

• Accountable for end-to-end Collateral Management Lifecyle
• Drive Continuous Improvements & Transformation
• Deliver on Strategic Initiatives & Projects
• Foster Strong Internal & External Partnerships
• Lead & Develop the Team

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience; professional designations such as CPA (CA, CGA, CMA) or CFA are considered strong assets.
• 8–10+ years in Investment Operations, specifically with collateral management expertise such as a deep understanding of ISDA CSA/GMRA agreements, cleared margin activities, regulatory collateral initiatives (SIMM, Sponsored Repo), collateral management services, and buy‑side investment operations.
• Proven ability to lead teams, inspire performance, and champion change initiatives that drive measurable operational improvements with experience in a leadership or people‑management role.
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience partnering across diverse teams and working with senior leaders to navigate complex structures and support informed decision‑making.

Additional Information:

The Mason Group is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

This role is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring.