Director, Program Management, Sophis (Capital Markets)

What is the opportunity?

The Global Equity Derivatives Technology team is embarking on an ambitious modernization initiative for the Sophis platform, transforming how we deliver critical trading and risk management capabilities across Capital Markets. In this role, you will lead the product evolution of a complex, enterprise-scale system that supports structured notes, options, swaps, and other equity derivatives products. You’ll serve as the central point of alignment among diverse internal stakeholders who depend on Sophis. You will be responsible for the prioritization of the book of work for the global team of developers who must maintain a balance between production stability and transformation. This is an opportunity to shape the future of our platform and play a leadership role within our technology team.

What will you do?

• Manage cross-functional programs across Capital Markets

• Manage stakeholder relationships across functions including the COO Group, Finance, and QTS

• Act as the central point of intake for stakeholder requirements for the Sophis application

• Develop the product roadmap for the Sophis application alongside the technology lead

• Drive team capacity and staffing decisions

• Manage financials

 What do you need to succeed?

Must have: 

• 10+ years of Project or Program Management experience within Capital Markets

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Proven track record of managing complex programs and dealing with cross-functional stakeholders

• Deep understanding of equity derivatives business flows and their trade lifecycle including settlements, confirmations, and life cycle events

• Experience working in a leadership role within global, distributed technology or operations teams

• Passionate about team collaboration and championing culture

Nice-to-have:  

• Prior experience with the Sophis platform or similar Capital Markets trading/risk management systems

• Background in business analysis

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.

• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.

• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.

• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.

• A world-class training program in financial services.

• Flexible work/life balance options.

• Opportunities to do challenging work.

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Job Skills

Adaptability, Budgeting, Business Analysis, Capital Markets, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Cross-Team Collaboration, Decision Making, Equity Derivatives, Information Technology (IT) Projects, Internal Stakeholders, Leadership, Long Term Planning, Prioritization, Product Roadmap, Program Management, Resource Management, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Stakeholder Requirements, Structured Notes, Team Collaboration, Team Management, Trade Lifecycle, Vision Alignment

Additional Job Details

RBC CENTRE, 155 WELLINGTON ST W:TORONTOTorontoCanada37.5Full timeCAPITAL MARKETSRegularSalaried2026-05-132026-05-31

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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