Senior Director, Trading Credit Risk

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada. Work arrangement proportions of on-site and remote work will be discussed during the interview. Candidates must be legally eligible to work at the specified location and may need a valid work or study permit.

Company

hirify.global is a relationship-oriented bank serving clients through Global Markets, Corporate Banking, and Risk Management.

What you will do

• Adjudicate complex counterparty credit facilities and transactions within delegated approval authority, and recommend matters above that authority to senior approvers.
• Oversee a global portfolio of private credit funds and other non-bank financial institution counterparties across Canada, the U.S., Europe, and Asia Pacific.
• Develop and implement credit policies, standards, and practices for trading, financing, and lending activities.
• Partner with senior leaders to assess business opportunities, challenge excessive risk, and align transactions and client strategies with portfolio objectives.
• Identify industry trends, emerging risks, and market developments, and present recommendations to senior executives and credit committees.
• Maintain governance and controls, including objective risk ratings and compliance with internal, legal, reputational, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in counterparty credit risk, trading credit risk, or a related credit adjudication environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of private credit products and structures, including trading, financing, lending, and derivative-related risks.
• Strong judgment and the ability to balance risk and opportunity when making complex credit decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting analysis and recommendations to senior executives and committees.
• Experience building relationships with senior business leaders, risk partners, auditors, regulators, and external stakeholders.
• Legal eligibility to work in Canada at the specified location; a valid work or study permit may be required where applicable.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and incentive pay.
• Banking benefits, a benefits program, defined benefit pension plan, and employee share purchase plan.
• Vacation offering, wellbeing support, and a points-based employee recognition program.
• Professional growth opportunities, including a paid Purpose Day dedicated to personal development.
• Inclusive and accessible workplace with accommodation available during the recruitment process.

Hiring process

• The recruitment process may include an attribute-based assessment and other skills tests, such as simulations or French proficiency testing.
• Artificial intelligence tools may be used during recruitment.