Operational Leader for Financial Services

3 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Horizon Recruitment Inc. Full time

About Horizon Recruitment Inc.

Horizon Recruitment has been exclusively engaged to conduct a search for the Vice President, Operations at a leading financial services firm headquartered in Vancouver. The successful candidate will lead a team of over 30 operations professionals responsible for managing cash and securities processing functions.

Role Summary:

The Vice President, Operations will report directly to the COO and require exceptional leadership and deep understanding of self-clearing financial services. Our client is one of Canada's largest independent investment dealers with approximately 300 employees across the country.

Leadership & People Management:

  • Lead a team of operations professionals, focusing on engagement, development, and performance management.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews, offering coaching and development opportunities to support career growth within the team.
  • Monitor and manage capital usage as it relates to operational activities.
  • Implement and enforce strict internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
  • Manage operational side of annual CIRO FINOPS audit and fiscal audit.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Drive continuous improvement by monitoring and assessing key metrics, including transaction processing times, accuracy rates, and operational costs.
  2. Owning the TMX Post Trade Modernization project, ensuring team members are trained and prepared for the new system by Q1 2025.
  3. Develop and implement new procedures to enhance operational efficiency, reduce risk, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
  4. Lead cross-functional initiatives to streamline workflows, introduce automation where applicable, and eliminate process redundancies.

Strategic Planning & Reporting:

  • Collaborate with the COO to align departmental goals with the organization's strategic vision.
  • Prepare and deliver regular reports on team performance, key operational metrics, and process improvements.

Requirements:

  1. 10+ years of progressive operational leadership experience in a financial services organization, ideally with a self-clearing organization.
  2. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Operations Management, or a related field; an MBA or relevant certification is an asset.
  3. Proven ability to lead a large team, drive high performance, and effectively manage diverse skill sets.
  4. Expertise in identifying inefficiencies and implementing practical, scalable solutions to enhance process quality and effectiveness.
  5. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex operational data, identify trends, and make informed strategic decisions.

Compensation:

$120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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