Senior Director, Asset and Liability Management (ALM)

Join a Challenger Being a traditional bank just isn’t our thing, so we challenge ourselves to get creative in providing innovative banking solutions for Canadians. How do we get there? With a talented team of inquisitive and agile challengers that break through the status quo. So, if you’re passionate about redefining the future of banking—while having fun—this could be your next big opportunity. Our company continues to grow, and today we serve more than 800,000 customers across Canada through Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™, and have been around for more than 50 years. Equitable Bank's wholly-owned subsidiary, Concentra Bank, supports credit unions across Canada that serve more than six million members. Together we have over $142 billion in combined assets under management and administration, with a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich people's lives. Our customers have named our EQ Bank digital platform (eqbank.ca) one of the top banks in Canada on the Forbes World's Best Banks list since 2021. The Work As Senior Director, Asset and Liability Management (ALM), you will play a critical role in shaping EQ Bank’s balance sheet strategy, ensuring a well-managed interest rate risk profile, and driving optimized treasury investment practices. This role positions you as a key architect in the development and execution of ALM strategies that safeguard the bank's financial health while enabling sustainable growth. Leveraging advanced modeling tools and your expertise in financial risk management, you will ensure the bank remains resilient in an evolving regulatory and market environment. By integrating strategic oversight of interest rate risk, treasury investments, and ALM model development, this role is pivotal to maintaining EQ Bank’s position as a leader in the Canadian financial landscape. #LinkedInFT #LIfulltime What we offer [For full-time permanent roles] 💰 Competitive discretionary bonus ✨ Market leading RRSP match program 🩺  Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits 📝  Employee Share Purchase Plan 👶🏽 Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one 🏝 Generous vacation policy and personal days 🖥  Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues 🎓  Professional development and comprehensive Career Development program 💛  A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience The incumbent will be working hybrid and in office time will be spent working from Equitable Bank’s additional office space located at 2200-25 Ontario Street, Toronto, ON. Equitable Bank is deeply committed to inclusion. Our organization is stronger and our employees thrive when we honour and celebrate everyone’s diverse experiences and perspectives. In tandem with that commitment, we support and encourage our staff to grow not just in their career path, but personally as well. We commit to providing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment for all applicants. Please let us know of any accommodations needed so that you can bring your best self to the application process and beyond. All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check and credit check to qualify for hire. While we appreciate your interest in applying, an Equitable recruiter will only contact leading candidates whose skills and qualifications closely match the requirements of the position. We can’t wait to get to know you! The Core Responsibilities! Design and oversee execution of interest rate risk management strategies, analyzing exposures and implementing mitigation measures, including the use of hedging instruments. Develop and optimize the bank’s treasury investment strategies, ensuring alignment with risk appetite and maximizing returns within regulatory guidelines. Lead the development, implementation, and management of sophisticated ALM models to assess market risk on the balance sheet.. Perform scenario analysis and stress testing to evaluate the impact of interest rate movements and market conditions on the bank’s financial position, including support for the bank’s stress testing programs (EWST, MST) and capital evaluation process (ICAAP). Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, such as OSFI’s Market Risk Management Guideline. Collaborate with Treasury, Risk, Finance, and other internal teams to align ALM strategies with organizational objectives and market opportunities. Maintain robust documentation of ALM policies, procedures, and processes. Support Treasury Risk and Capital Oversight team to ensure effectiveness of the 2nd line oversight function. Manage the Bank’s interest rate and foreign exchange exposures by managing suitable hedging strategies with consideration for the Bank’s target exposure and any hedge accounting implications. Recommend actions on the Bank’s liquidity portfolio. Report on portfolio performance and investment strategy to Senior Management. Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership on interest rate risk, investment portfolio performance, and balance sheet management. Stay informed about market trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks, adjusting strategies proactively to maintain resilience and compliance. Liaise with OSFI and other industry representatives as appropriate to evaluate regulatory guidance, staying abreast of potential impacts to Equitable’s market risk management. Oversee the preparation and delivery of detailed ALM reports, dashboards, and presentations to senior management and relevant committees. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, integrating advanced tools and technologies to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of ALM operations. Let's Talk About You! Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field. An advanced degree (e.g., MBA) or professional designation such as CFA or FRM is highly preferred. A minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in ALM within a Bank treasury, or risk management function, including experience in managing and mentoring a team of quantitative analysts to develop and enhance ALM models and risk frameworks. Strong knowledge of financial instruments, risk management techniques, capital markets, and regulatory frameworks such as OSFI’s B-12 Interest Rate Risk Management Guideline. Deep understanding of interest rate risk management, treasury investment strategies, and ALM modeling techniques. Strong understanding of hedge accounting in the context of bank treasury risk management. Strong proficiency in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and regulatory compliance related to liquidity and interest rate risk. Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and develop actionable strategies. Demonstrated leadership capabilities with a focus on innovation and driving operational excellence. A high level of maturity, with strong communication skills and the ability to interact confidently with internal and external stakeholders and decision makers.

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