Senior Specialist, Treasury

About CMHC

The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.

At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.

Join us and be part of a team that's committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.

What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee:

• Annual Paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more. 
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

About the role

Join the treasury team, in the Senior Specialist, Treasury position. In this role, you will contribute to the development, implementation and delivery of programs and strategies, and support ongoing activities with regular analysis and reporting.  Your demonstrated experience in treasury operations will enable you to deliver proactive analysis and recommendations that enhance program effectiveness, operational efficiency, and overall business outcomes.

What you'll do:

• Monitor the financial markets and communicates regularly with Canada Mortgage Bond dealer contacts to acquire market intelligence and ensure information flow regarding CMB/Treasury programs. 
• Develop and implement effective strategies and procedures with respect to the pricing, funding and risk management for CMHC's Lending programs (existing and future). 
• Execute, support and provide analysis for financial market transactions related to CMHC's funding, investment and risk management activities. 
• Develop and implement effective strategies and procedures for addressing liquidity requirements, including in support of CMHC's Timely Payment Guarantee. 
• Contribute to the strategic direction of CMHC programs and mandates and proactively drives initiatives and change forward by leveraging strong internal and external relationships. 
• Implement new quantitative measurement metrics for Treasury's activities and proactively seeks and recommends new opportunities to add value through quantitative analysis. 
• Support the development/maintenance of risk management policies and contributes to the effective management of CMHC's financial risks. 
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with external (e.g., Canada Mortgage Bonds dealer contacts) and internal contacts (e.g., Assisted Housing, three lines of defense, Department of Finance, Bank of Canada). 

What you should have:  

• An undergraduate degree in business, finance or economics. 
• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in one or more of the following areas: treasury, capital markets, fixed income, public-sector finance, financial policy, debt management, financial risk management, investment management, or related advisory/analytical roles. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• An understanding of the workings of the capital markets and the economic environment. 
• Experience conducting financial, market, policy or risk analysis and translating findings into clear strategic advice and recommendations.
• Strong analytical skills, including experience with spreadsheets, databases, market data, quantitative tools or other financial applications.
• The ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment. 
• A detail-oriented approach to work and commitment to delivering accurate information. 
• The ability to meet tight deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced environment. 
• A demonstrated relationship management skills. 

It would be great if you also had: 

• The chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation and/or Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.  
• Experience working with or advising public-sector financial institutions, central banks, finance ministries, Crown corporations, regulators, institutional investors or capital markets participants would be considered an asset.

Posting closing date: Note, the competition will remain active until filled.  

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 

We’re committed to employment equity and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans and persons of all races, ethnicities, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions to apply. We also welcome applications from non-Canadians who are eligible to work in Canada.

CMHC is an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought – and of people – are recognized, valued, and considered essential to achieving our mission.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion 

What happens after you apply 

We know that applying for a new job can be both exciting and daunting, and we appreciate your effort. Learn more about our hiring process.  If you are selected for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

If you applied before and you were not successful don’t worry – we're always posting new positions, so don’t hesitate to give it another shot. We’re excited to see what you bring to the table this time around!