Manager - Capital Markets

The opportunity

Our Financial Services Office is a unique, industry-focused practice, and our Capital Markets consulting practice is a critical part of our global offering. We help the world’s largest financial institutions navigate the continuous evolution of Capital Markets. More than ever, our clients, top banks, market infrastructure providers, trade associations, and regulators, look to us for trusted advice on every engagement.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the Capital Markets sector in addressing their most pressing challenges, including AI, digital assets, regulatory change, risk and compliance complexities, improving ROE, and enabling large-scale operating model and technology transformations. If you are passionate about shaping the future of Capital Markets, join us to drive impactful change.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Your key responsibilities

As a Capital Markets Manager, you will play a pivotal role in growing our Capital Markets practice. You will bring the vision of the future of Capital Markets to life through business development activities such as developing thought leadership, preparing client proposals, and organizing go-to-market campaigns. Your responsibilities include generating new business opportunities by building a strong network across the Capital Markets sector and delivering innovative solutions to clients’ most complex challenges.

You will lead workstreams and projects to ensure consistent, high-quality delivery within agreed timeframes and budgets. Representing EY on client sites, you will build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, providing insights and connecting them to EY’s broad range of offerings. You will motivate and develop a diverse team, inspiring them to exceed their potential while establishing a strong foundation in Capital Markets products, functions, processes, and emerging trends such as digital assets and AI.

You will foster a professional environment that differentiates EY from competitors and supports the growth of junior talent, helping them build lasting careers with the firm.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with deep knowledge of Capital Markets trade flows (front, middle, back office), risk management, digital assets, data, technology, regulatory compliance, market infrastructure, and Capital Markets products.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to identifying client opportunities and asking insightful questions.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and technical writing skills to articulate complex concepts and assessments clearly.
• Innovative thinker with a self-starting attitude who thrives on new challenges and embraces change.
• Willingness to travel on short notice to meet client needs.
• Proven ability to develop and lead diverse teams to deliver exceptional client outcomes.
• Strong relationship builder within the industry, internally, and across EY’s global Capital Markets community.
• Intellectually curious and up-to-date with industry trends, including digital assets, risk and compliance innovations, and large-scale transformation methodologies.

To Qualify for the Role You Must Have

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in the Capital Markets industry, ideally gained through a top-tier consultancy, specialist financial services consultancy, or within a leading bank or market infrastructure provider.
• Demonstrated Understanding of front-to-back Capital Markets operations and their evolving relationship with technology, such as automation and AI-driven processes, digital assets and regulatory technology (RegTech), reflecting the major trends shaping the industry in Capital Markets transformation.
• Proven experience managing or leading teams and projects, with strong project management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Tech-savviness and willingness to learn and apply relevant tools and software.
• Excellent leadership, teamwork, and client service skills.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism in advisory roles within financial services.
• Availability to travel as needed within and outside of Canada and flexibility to work beyond standard hours when necessary

Ideally, you’ll also

• A self-starting attitude, an ability to think outside the box and thrive on new challenges

What we look for

If you’re a natural leader with a talent for answering and communicating complex client problems, we’re interested in you. You’ll need to be great at influencing people, ready to listen and confident in challenging the status quo. If you have a genuine passion for helping businesses address their most pressing problems, this role is for you.

What we offer you

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.

• Toronto: $ 110,000 to $160,000

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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