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Ready to be part of the action? The Head of Corporate Trust is a strategy, growth, and management role focussed on the evolution of the TSX Trust Company Corporate Trust business in North America. Reporting to the President and CEO, TSX Trust, and as a member of the TSX Trust Senior Leadership Team, you will bring a wealth of experience and a forward-thinking mindset to evolve and grow the business and build a culture of high performance. You have a proven track record of senior leadership in Corporate Trust with deep expertise in providing functional guidance on onboarding and deal-life cycle administration of a variety of agreements under which TSX Trust Company (“TSX Trust”) assumes fiduciary and non-fiduciary obligations, assessing associated risks, making recommendations regarding their acceptability, and determining fees to be charged.

Job Responsibilities As the Head of Corporate Trust, your role will focus on outlining the vision and strategy for the corporate trust business in alignment with the overall TSX Trust Strategy, evolving the Corporate Trust business, retaining and attracting key relationships, and delivering client-focused solutions, working alongside Product, Sales and Client Management

Provide strategic leadership to the growth and operations of the Corporate Trust Function

• Represent TSX Trust in dealings with senior officers of client companies, their legal and other advisors and investors including attending closings, dealing with interpretive matters relating to documents governing the terms of appointment, address service issues, and present fees to prospective clients.
• Lead, manage and direct the administration of a portfolio of accounts including analyzing and interpreting documents, liaising with and providing instructions to internal departments on administrative requirements
• Produce, maintain and update departmental procedures for corporate trust offerings (e.g. acting as debt trustee under indentures, acting as collateral agent, acting as cash escrow agent etc.) with the support of both internal and external counsel.
• Proactively communicate with the TSX Trust Senior Leadership Team on initiatives and products, including with respect to performance, usage, milestones, and any major changes to the market or competition,
• Provide to the SLT analysis and recommendations with respect to TSX Trust’s strategic and business opportunities within the scope of this mandate, generally supporting and participating in strategic initiatives (including mergers and acquisitions) and business development activities associated both with the corporate trust and other product lines offered by TSX Trust, and working with TSX Trust’s marketing and sales teams to produce materials to promote the launch of new business lines and products
• Oversee and develop pricing guidelines and template fee schedules with the leadership team
• Proactively manage the financial health of the business unit, including setting and meeting budgets and growth targets and managing expenses.
• Work with marketing and sales to promote the launch of new business offerings and products.

Ensure strong oversight and controls in alignment with business strategy

• Identify and report issues requiring escalation to legal, compliance, risk and the President, and CEO, TSX Trust as appropriate
• working with Compliance, monitoring regulatory trends and new developments, and compliance by the business with laws and requirements relevant to this mandate,
• working with Risk and Compliance to develop and subsequently, lead and direct a risk-based first-line testing program to assess the adequacy, adherence to, and effectiveness of TSX Trust’s controls within the scope of this mandate
• working with Risk Management, developing relevant policies and procedures to ensure effective risk management in the corporate trust business and to maximize and protect revenue streams, and ensuring compliance with them and that staff is appropriately trained on them,
• Provide direction on defaulted debt issues under administration and other unique or complex matters with involvement of corporate legal, compliance and risk group.

Build a high-performance culture and establish a people strategy that attracts, retains, develops, and motivates team members

• Mentor and lead a team of professional Corporate Trust Officers and Managers.
• Set direction and objectives for the managers to achieve
• Coach and mentor senior employees in leadership and technical skills, so they can better serve TSX Trust clients and shareholders
• Build strong future succession and resilience within the team
• Engage, inspire and empower team members to balance business objectives and needs

Build and maintain a positive brand in the industry for TMX Group and TSX Trust

• Build relationships with clients and peers within the corporate trust industry for purposes of enhancing business effectiveness, and
• Represent TSX Trust in a leadership capacity at industry forums and associations, providing thought leadership; and
• Keep current on regulatory, operational and business best practices relevant to the mandate

Qualifications

• University degree in Business, Finance, or LLB strongly prioritized
• 10 - 15 years of experience in Trust Services, in progressive leadership roles
• Experience with OSFI-regulated financial entities an asset
• Trust Course Institute or Canadian Bankers Association courses relevant to transfer agency and corporate trust businesses a strong asset
• Bilingual (French / English) would be beneficial though not mandatory

SKILLS:

• Excellent leadership skills, business acumen and ability to lead and supervise a team of professionals
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in core and job-related competencies including Leadership, Results Orientation, Strategic thinking, Impact and Influence, Problem Solving, Judgement and Decision Making
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and lead a hybrid and geographically dispersed team to deliver exceptional results
• A relationship-oriented team player who is comfortable working with, and gaining commitment across, different functional areas at different management levels both within and outside the organization
• Excellent execution and decision-making
• Project management skills, common sense and creativity
• Ability to learn quickly and apply judgment and risk-analysis
• Ability to conduct sophisticated analysis, influence others and problem solve with a practical, objective and business-forward approach
• Demonstrated dedication to delivering results and acting with integrity and professionalism
• Demonstrated proficiency to provide detailed analysis without losing sight of the “bigger picture”
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to work within a team environment
• Proactive in responding to queries and in anticipating and resolving problems/issues
• Detail oriented, strong organization skills and can work within a set of rules
• Strong interpersonal skills to deal with all levels of the organization
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to be flexible and work under pressure within a changing environment

This role is hybrid (2 - 3 days in the office) - based in Toronto, ON. Please note that our company is not currently sponsoring work permit applications and the applicant must be authorized to work in the country where this position is located. In the market for… Excitement

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Wellness

• From empathetic leadership to a culture of flexibility and balance, we believe wellness at work creates the maximum yield and a stronger “we”. Plus, with a cloud-first and hybrid workstyle, as well as generous time-off and leaves, we support a life well lived!

Growth

• From a growth mindset in our work, to expansion in our business, TMX is home to action-takers energized by the achievement of ambitious growth.

Ready to enrich your career with impactful work, leaders who truly care, and the flexibility and programs to help you thrive as part of #TeamTMX ? Apply now. Please note that our company is not currently sponsoring work permit applications and the applicant must be authorized to work in the country where this position is located. TMX is committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. We provide accommodations for applicants and employees who require it .