SENIOR DIRECTOR OF SECURITIZATION & SPECIALTY FINANCE

BDC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Senior Director of Securitization & Specialty Finance to optimize funding structures and drive growth through strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in capital markets or securitization, strong data analysis skills, and proficiency with financial modeling tools. Join an inclusive environment committed to diversity and employee empowerment.

Benefits

Strategic impact

Growth opportunities

Leadership and collaboration

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in Capital Markets or Securitization.
• Demonstrated experience with warehouse financing and ABS funding.
• Solid understanding of credit markets, financial accounting, and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute securitized funding strategies.
• Analyze and model cash flows.
• Ensure compliance with agreements and prepare monitoring reports.

Skills

Data analysis

Cash flow modeling

Microsoft Excel (VBA)

SQL

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting or engineering

MBA, CFA, or CPA

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

In this key role, you will be responsible for optimizing our capital structure and supporting our growth ambitions. You'll work closely with the MD Securitization and Specialty Finance to structure, analyze, and execute securitization initiatives and manage our existing debt facilities. You will also lead a team of analysts and associates making sure that they get the coaching, tools and guidance they need to perform.

This position is a perfect fit for a proactive problem-solver with a deep understanding of financial markets.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

• Oversee the evaluation and recommendation of Securitization transactions, ensuring that they are appropriately documented and structured.
• Structure and execute securitized funding and new programs to enhance funding efficiency.
• Perform complex data and cash flow modeling to evaluate collateral performance, project future outcomes, and prepare packages for internal and external stakeholders, including rating agencies.
• Review and ensure compliance with lending agreements, proactively identifying and mitigating both credit and operational risks.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Translate credit agreement terms into precise internal reporting and performance forecasting.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• A Bachelor\'s degree in engineering, math, economics, accounting, or finance is required. An MBA, CFA, or CPA is a plus.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in Capital Markets, or Securitization.
• Demonstrated experience with warehouse financing, securitization, or other ABS funding is highly preferred.
• Advanced skills in data analysis, cash flow modeling, and proficiency with Microsoft Excel (VBA), Python, SQL, and data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
• Solid understanding of credit markets, financial accounting, and statistics.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills.

If you\'re a self-motivated professional with a high standard for quality work and a passion for strategic finance, we encourage you to apply and help us continue to empower our customers\' financial journeys.

Advantages

• Strategic impact, growth, leadership, collaboration, and networking.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute securitized funding strategies, analyze and model cash flows, and manage existing facilities and cover key clients. Ensure compliance with agreements, prepare monitoring reports, and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support growth.

Qualifications

• Education in finance/accounting, 5+ years in Capital Markets/Securitization, and strong data analysis skills.

Summary

As the Senior Director of Securitization & Specialty Finance, you\'ll play a leading role in our SSF team, covering key securitization clients of BDC, optimizing our funding structure and fueling growth through strategic initiatives.

Proudly one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive and accessible environment where all employees can thrive and feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work. If you require an accommodation to complete your application, please do not hesitate to contact us at [e-mail].

While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.