Senior Director leading EQB's highest-priority enterprise initiatives and strategic execution. Translating strategy into measurable outcomes for Canada's Challenger Bank.
Responsibilities
Lead a portfolio of EQB's highest-priority enterprise initiatives and strategic priorities, including CEO- and CFO-sponsored programs
Partner with executive sponsors as a trusted advisor to mobilize, accelerate, and deliver critical initiatives
Provide hands-on leadership for complex cross-functional initiatives requiring enterprise coordination and senior stakeholder alignment
Shape implementation approaches, execution strategies, operating models, and delivery plans
Challenge assumptions, strengthen plans, and improve decision-making through structured problem solving and rigorous analysis
Identify and resolve issues, risks, dependencies, and organizational barriers
Ensure strategic objectives translate into measurable business, customer, operational, and financial outcomes
Provide executive visibility into initiative progress, key decisions, and areas requiring leadership attention
Conduct initiative reviews and post-implementation assessments
Lead the annual enterprise initiative prioritization process
Facilitate discussions on sequencing, trade-offs, resource allocation, and execution readiness
Develop integrated views of enterprise priorities, dependencies, and investment requirements
Support executive and Board strategy discussions, strategic planning sessions, and executive reviews
Elevate the quality, consistency, and strategic coherence of executive and Board materials
Steward excellence in leadership discussions and governance forums
Requirements
8-10 years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, enterprise execution, strategic initiatives, business transformation, operating leadership, or related fields
Demonstrated track record leading complex cross-functional initiatives that deliver measurable business outcomes
Experience partnering with executive leadership teams and influencing decisions in highly matrixed organizations
Strong commercial, financial, and operational acumen
Proven ability to drive alignment, solve complex problems, and deliver results without direct authority
Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills
Experience developing executive and Board-level recommendations and materials
Experience in private equity value creation roles or at a top-tier management consulting firm a significant asset
Experience within financial services, banking, fintech, or other complex regulated industries
Experience leading enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, operating model changes, integration programs, or growth-focused initiatives
Familiarity with strategic planning, capital allocation, benefits realization, and organizational prioritization processes
All candidates considered for hire must successfully complete a criminal background check and credit check
Benefits
Competitive discretionary bonus
Market leading RRSP match program
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Maternity/Parental top-up
Generous vacation policy and personal days
Virtual events to connect with colleagues
Professional development and comprehensive Career Development program
Opportunity to join a top FinTech and help create a new kind of banking experience
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