The Role
Lead execution of Objectway's Digital Wealth Platform in Canada, aligning business priorities, technology, governance, and regulatory requirements. Manage cross-functional teams, define KPIs and budgets, support agile governance adoption, drive continuous improvement, and represent Objectway culture locally while reporting to the CEO.
Summary Generated by Built In
Objectway is an international group with more than 30 years of business expertise in wealth, banking and asset management software empowering clients to embrace their future challenges while providing great performance today. As an IDC Global TOP-100 FinTech provider with a leading saas-a-service platform we’ve built strategic partnerships with +250 leading Wealth Managers, Banks, Asset Managers, Fund Managers, Insurers and Outsourcers in +15 countries empowering and scaling their business by modernizing and streamlining their digital technology and operations. With over 800 professionals operating from Italy, UK, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Ireland and North America, the Group serves clients in 4 continents, supporting approximately 100,000 investment professionals to manage more than €1 trillion in assets.
The Opportunity:
The Operations Director is responsible for leading the execution of the Digital Wealth Platform in Canada, in alignment with Objectway Group strategy.
The role ensures strong alignment between business priorities, technology evolution, regulatory requirements, and value delivery, translating Group strategy into an effective execution within the Canadian market.
Operating at the intersection of strategy, execution, and governance, the Operations Director supports an agile and decentralized operating model while ensuring consistency with Objectway Group standards, controls, and strategic objectives.
This role is based in Toronto with a hybrid presence to foster collaboration, alignment, and a strong local operating culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams across product management, engineering, client implementation, and client success, driving high-quality delivery and operational efficiency.
- Define and monitor KPIs, budgets, and execution outcomes, providing clear reporting to the CEO and executive leadership.
- Contribute to the evolution of the Canadian offer, identifying risks and improvement opportunities and supporting continuous improvement across platforms and operating models.
- Lead the adoption of an agile, decentralized governance model, ensuring alignment, transparency, and accountability.
- Be the ambassador of the Objectway culture in Canada (inbound and outbound).
Why this role could be a good fit for you?
- Be a key contributor to the Objectway Group international team.
- The role is directly reporting to Objectway Financial Solutions CEO.
- Work in close collaboration with both Canadian leadership and Objectway Group leadership stakeholders.
- Operate in a role with real ownership, influence, and strategic impact.
- Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible hybrid work model based in Toronto.
Required experience & profile
- 5+ years of experience in operations and platform leadership, preferably within financial services, fintech, wealth management. Working in the role of a transformation leader.
- Demonstrated experience working within complex, multi-stakeholder organizations, translating strategy into execution.
- Strong knowledge of governance, agile delivery models, and operating model evolution.
- Familiarity with Canadian regulatory environments and working closely with risk, compliance, and control functions.
- Strong executive and enterprise stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate effectively across local and Group contexts.
- Structured, pragmatic leadership style with sound judgment and decision-making capability.
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
In addition to joining a phenomenal team, we offer support for you, professionally and personally:
● Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits: A competitive total compensation package that includes annual base salary, performance bonus, 100% coverage health and dental benefits, 3 weeks vacation + 10 days flexible PTO (Sick & Personal)
● Learning & Development: $1000 L&D stipend to put towards professional development, Lunch & Learn opportunities, continual company wide workshops
● Support for Growing Families: We welcome new additions with a generous parental leave top-up
What you can expect with our interview process:
We understand interviewing can be a daunting experience, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Here is a step by step guide on what interviewing with us looks like:
30 min “get to know you” interview with our Recruiters
60 min “Meet the Hiring Manager” interview with our Objectway Financial Solutions Canada CEO and Digital Leadership Team
60 min “Meet the Team” interview with our Objectway Group Leadership Team
Our ideal time-to-hire is 28 days, we try our best to provide an efficient, engaging and enjoyable interview experience. All interviews are virtual using a MS TEAMS link.
We believe in everyone
At Objectway Financial Solutions, we commit to pursuing deliberate efforts to ensure that our company is a place where differences are welcomed, different perspectives are respectfully heard and where every individual feels a sense of belonging and inclusion. We know that by creating a vibrant climate of inclusiveness, we can more effectively advance our collective capabilities.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and encourage applications from people of all abilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in operations and platform leadership
- Experience as a transformation leader
- Demonstrated experience working within complex, multi-stakeholder organizations translating strategy into execution
- Strong knowledge of governance, agile delivery models, and operating model evolution
- Familiarity with Canadian regulatory environments and working with risk, compliance, and control functions
- Strong executive and enterprise stakeholder management skills
- Structured, pragmatic leadership style with sound judgment and decision-making capability
- Experience within financial services, fintech, or wealth management
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The Company
What We Do
Objectway is a global Top 100 FinTech provider in the banking, wealth, and investment management software industry. It provides a digital end-to-end 'Solution-as-a-Service' platform for banks, wealth managers, and asset managers, supporting their digital transformation through modular front-to-back office software. With over 30 years of experience, it empowers financial institutions to optimize their business and enhance operational efficiency.
