Program Manager - Capital Markets (FSI)

Sia; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complex transformation projects

Challenging programs

Collaborative environment

Professional growth opportunities

Exposure to financial services clients

Job summary

Sia Partners is seeking a high-performing Program Manager to lead Capital Markets transformation within the Financial Services practice. You will drive complex regulatory and strategic initiatives, partnering with business, functional, and tech teams to deliver measurable outcomes.

The role is hybrid with in-office collaboration expectations; you will coordinate governance, manage risks, and steer programs to successful delivery, influencing senior stakeholders across the organization.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required; business/finance or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of program management experience with leadership and delivery execution.
• Experience managing or supporting large-scale regulatory programs in Capital Markets.
• Strong knowledge of Capital Markets products, services, processes, and operating environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to create executive-level presentations.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables/lookups), PowerPoint, and Visio or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders to support program objectives and deliverables.
• Lead working groups and drive collaboration across teams to maintain delivery momentum.
• Prepare and contribute to senior management materials including Steering Committee updates.
• Coordinate program status reporting: progress, risks, issues, and key decisions.
• Maintain project plans, milestones, and deliverables; address delays and risks.
• Manage RAID risks, actions, issues, and dependencies; escalate when needed.
• Coordinate with external suppliers and partners to support objectives.
• Provide guidance to junior team members and promote continuous improvement.
• Support regulatory and strategic transformation initiatives across stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Change management

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes.

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes.

Job Description

Contract Duration: 1 Year

Location: Financial District

Work Envn: Hybrid, 4 days from the office

Sia Partners is seeking a high-performing Program Manager - Capital Markets Transformation to support complex regulatory and strategic transformation initiatives within the Financial Services practice.

The role will work closely with business, functional, and technology stakeholders to drive large-scale change initiatives, ensure effective program execution, and deliver measurable business outcomes.

This is a hybrid role, with a strong expectation of in-office collaboration.

What You Will Do

• Build and maintain strong relationships with business, functional, technology, and other cross-functional stakeholders to support program objectives and deliverables.

• Lead working groups and facilitate collaboration across teams to drive execution, resolve issues, and maintain delivery momentum.

• Prepare and contribute to senior management materials, including Steering Committee presentations, executive updates, and other program governance forums.

• Coordinate program status reporting, ensuring progress, risks, issues, and key decisions are communicated clearly and consistently.

• Maintain project plans, track milestones and deliverables, and proactively address potential delays or delivery risks.

• Manage program risks, actions, issues, and dependencies (RAID), facilitating timely resolution and escalation where required.

• Coordinate with external suppliers, consultants, and other delivery partners to support program objectives.

• Provide guidance and direction to junior team members, promoting collaboration, continuous improvement, and high-quality delivery.

• Support regulatory and strategic transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment across stakeholders and contributing to successful business outcomes.

Qualifications

Must Have

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, or a related discipline.

• 7+ years of program management experience, with a demonstrated track record of leadership, problem-solving, stakeholder engagement, and delivery execution.

• Experience managing or supporting large-scale regulatory programs.

• Strong knowledge of Capital Markets products, services, processes, and operating environments.

• Proven ability to collaborate with senior business stakeholders, project managers, and cross-functional teams.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop clear, compelling executive-level presentations.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and lookups; PowerPoint, including executive presentation storyboarding; and Visio or equivalent process‑mapping tools.

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and proactively resolve issues.

• A proactive mindset, intellectual curiosity, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Nice to Have

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• MBA or another relevant professional designation.

• Experience in management consulting or financial services transformation.

What You Can Expect at Sia Partners

• Opportunities to work on complex, high-impact transformation initiatives across the Financial Services industry.

• Exposure to challenging strategic and regulatory programs.

• A collaborative, high-performing environment that supports professional growth and development.

• Variety of assignments and opportunities to expand your consulting and transformation expertise.

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact through innovative solutions and trusted client advisory.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a Capital Markets generalist and transformation leader, rather than a specialist in one product or operational function.

The successful candidate will be someone who can walk into a complex Capital Markets program, quickly understand the business context, bring structure to the problem, align senior stakeholders, manage change, and drive the program through execution.

You do not need to be the deepest expert in settlements, derivatives, payments, trading, or another specific Capital Markets discipline. You do need to understand how Capital Markets businesses operate and be able to lead the people, change, and delivery required to transform them.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.

We do not use artificial intelligence to screen or make decisions about candidates. Limited AI tools may be used for administrative or operational purposes in the recruitment process.

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.