Hybrid Director, Banking Operations

at Canada Life

• Job title: Director, Banking Operations
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: CA$92,100 - CA$170,500 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Winnipeg, Canada

About the role

• Director of Banking Operations at Canada Life ensuring accurate execution of key transactions and processes. Leading teams and developing budgets while fostering collaboration in financial services.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and oversight of daily operations, including cash and reconciliations, corporate transactions, dividend workflows, and fraud mitigation
• Provide coaching and mentoring to accelerate the development of team members
• Develop the departmental budget and strategic business plan
• Build collaborative partnerships with other internal business units
• Develop and cultivate effective relationships with external business partners
• Provide oversight of internal/external audit requests and testing
• Provide leadership and support the Cash Solutions and Corporate Services teams
• Participate in and complete ad hoc projects and reports

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant financial services or accounting experience
• CPA is considered an asset
• Highly motivated, agile, with a proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet strict deadlines with multiple deliverables
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical capabilities, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to anticipate, analyze and respond to a rapidly evolving and complex environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven ability to build collaborative partnerships
• Reliability Status Security Clearance required after offer of employment

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development
• Bonuses