Manager, Collateral Management - 6 months

The Mason Group; Toronto (KS); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a large and well-established pension fund, seeks a Manager, Collateral Management to join their team on a 6-month contract. This hybrid role requires four days onsite and one day remote, reporting to the Senior Manager and leading a team responsible for margin management and collateral resilience across the fund's operations.

The ideal candidate has 8–10+ years in Investment Operations with collateral management expertise, including ISDA CSA/GMRA, cleared margin activities, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience) and professional designations are strong assets.
• 8–10+ years in Investment Operations with collateral management expertise (ISDA CSA/GMRA, margin, regulatory initiatives).
• Proven leadership in a team, driving operational improvements and championing change.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to partner with senior leaders across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for 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

Securities

Financial markets

Team leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA designation

CFA designation

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.

• Accountableforend-to-endCollateralManagementLifecyle
• Drive Continuous Improvements & Transformation
• Deliver on Strategic Initiatives & Projects
• Foster Strong Internal & External Partnerships
• Lead & Develop the Team

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant fieldor equivalent experience; professional designations such as CPA (CA, CGA, CMA) or CFA are considered strong assets.
• 8–10+yearsinInvestment Operations, specifically with collateralmanagementexpertisesuchas a deep understanding of ISDA CSA/GMRAagreements,clearedmargin 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 informeddecision‑making.

Additional Information:TMGCT

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.