Job Description Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Revenue and Treasury, the Banking Operations Manager will be leading and overseeing the safeguarding of the delivery of Metrolinx corporate treasury services including managing banking and acquirer functions, overseeing the major contracts, and ensuring effective cash forecasting, investments, financial reporting, and financial controls related to banking, acquirer and associated systems.

What will I be doing?

• Leads banking and treasury functions managed within the Revenue and Treasury Department.
• Maintains and further develops the Cash flow management model for Metrolinx.
• Proactively collaborates with stakeholders providing input into the cash management model to address variances and potential changes to business needs.
• Champions the corporate banking contracts and relationship to safeguard Metrolinx funds from risk while maximizing yields on available cash resources.
• Oversees the corporate payment acquirer contracts and relationship to minimize costs and acts as a liaison to cross functional departments/divisions that require payment acquiring expertise/services such as IT, PRESTO, Business Development, Marketing, etc.
• Maintains and further develops formal processes concerning access to banking and acquirer functions. Ensures proper reviews and controls are in place.
• Coordinates corporate banking activities and provides technical guidance to the organization on the setup and use of both the banking and acquirer systems.
• Manages the cash and banking functions to ensure that all cash transactions are controlled, comply with relevant legislations, and adequate cash balances are maintained.
• Recommends, implements, and monitors financial and accounting procedures and controls for Metrolinx to ensure accounting and legislated requirements are fully met while safeguarding its financial stability in relation to the banking and Treasury portfolio.

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Chartered Professional Account (CPA) designation would be an asset.
• Demonstrated years’ progressive experience related to the cash management and management of banking, acquirer, and related services.
• Demonstrated knowledge of budget and forecast development, accounting and financial management, banking, acquirer services, and cash management, and related management processes.
• Experience in government reporting and disclosure legislation and regulations to ensure compliance is considered a strong asset.
• Experience with contract administration and analysis, including identifying issues, conducting cost-benefit analysis, and preparing actionable recommendations.
• Proficiency in MS Office (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), with advanced Excel proficiency essential.
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills to analyze financial data and support operational audits and recommend appropriate courses of action.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Don’t Meet Every Requirement? If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.

Accommodation We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email hr.recruitment@metrolinx.com .

Application Process All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.