The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners

Manager, Collateral Management - 6 months

Toronto, ON
Hybrid
Posted Sep 24, 2026
1 position

$65–$70 / hour

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Office presence: 4 days per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

The Manager will lead a team responsible for margin management, collateral resilience, and ensuring daily margin requirements are met. They are also accountable for driving continuous improvements, managing the end-to-end collateral lifecycle, and fostering internal and external partnerships.

Job details

Our client, a large and well-established pension fund, is seeking a Manager, Collateral Management to join their team on a 6-month contract assignment. This is a hybrid role requiring 4 days onsite and 1 day remote. Reporting to the Senior Manager, the Manager, Collateral Management will lead a team of skilled professionals responsible for margin management and collateral resilience. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring daily margin requirements are met through the effective management of eligible securities. This position sits within the broader Public Investments Operations group within the Finance Division and will be responsible for supporting the operational effectiveness, risk management, and resilience of the collateral management function. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in collateral management, margin operations, securities, and financial markets, along with demonstrated leadership experience managing a team in a complex investment or financial services environment. Accountable for end-to-end Collateral Management Lifecyle Drive Continuous Improvements & Transformation Deliver on Strategic Initiatives & Projects Foster Strong Internal & External Partnerships Lead & Develop the Team Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience; professional designations such as CPA (CA, CGA, CMA) or CFA are considered strong assets. 8–10+ years in Investment Operations, specifically with collateral management expertise such as a deep understanding of ISDA CSA/GMRA agreements, cleared margin activities, regulatory collateral initiatives (SIMM, Sponsored Repo), collateral management services, and buy-side investment operations. Proven ability to lead teams, inspire performance, and champion change initiatives that drive measurable operational improvements with experience in a leadership or people‑management role. Strong interpersonal skills with experience partnering across diverse teams and working with senior leaders to navigate complex structures and support informed decision‑making. Additional Information: The Mason Group is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). This role is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring. If you are already registered with The Mason Group, please contact your Recruiting Consultant directly with reference to job #21240.

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Requirements

Candidates must have 8–10+ years of experience in investment operations with deep expertise in collateral management and regulatory initiatives. A bachelor's degree is required, while professional designations like CPA or CFA are considered strong assets.