Senior Director, Global Private Debt & Origination

Canada Life

Winnipeg

On-site

CAD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursement up to $2,000
Flexible health & dental benefits
$5,000 mental health benefit
Volunteer day
Company pension

Job summary

Great-West Lifeco, through its Global Private Debt Investments team, oversees a $40 billion portfolio and originates, structures, and underwrites over $4 billion of investments annually across North America and Europe. The Senior Director will independently source and evaluate opportunities, set portfolio strategy, and drive value creation on a global platform.

This role requires deep credit expertise, sector knowledge, and the ability to partner with regional investment professionals,

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or related analytical discipline.
  • MBA or CFA considered an asset.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience in corporate credit, private debt, leveraged finance, or related fields.

Responsibilities

  • Originates and evaluates both new issue and secondary private placement debt investment opportunities.
  • Oversees portfolio performance, minimizes credit losses, and identifies risks.
  • Builds relationships with investment banks, issuers, and other stakeholders.
  • Presents recommendations to senior leadership and investment committees.

Skills

Strong credit judgment
Analytical rigor
Commercial mindset
Relationship building
Negotiation
Leadership
Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related analytical field
MBA
CFA

Tools

Microsoft Office
Bloomberg
Capital IQ
AI-enabled tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT)

Job description

Great-West Lifeco, through its Global Private Debt Investments team, oversees a $40 billion portfolio and originates, structures, and underwrites over $4 billion of investments annually across North America and Europe. The Senior Director will independently source and evaluate opportunities, set portfolio strategy, and drive value creation on a global platform.

This role requires deep credit expertise, sector knowledge, and the ability to partner with regional investment professionals,

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