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The Director of Optimization & Enablement plays a critical leadership role within Canada Operations, ensuring operational teams are aligned, equipped, and positioned to deliver both day-to-day excellence and long-term strategic transformation. Reporting into senior Canada Operations leadership, this role drives business enablement through operational optimization, portfolio leadership, and technology execution. Strategic Enablement

Align operational capabilities to business unit and enterprise strategy

Lead business planning and multi-year roadmaps for tools, platforms, and capabilities

Deliver scalable, compliant solutions enabling both growth and regulatory alignment

Portfolio & Transformation Leadership

Oversee a portfolio of regulatory and strategic initiatives

Drive governance, prioritization, and resource optimization





Ensure transparency through structured reporting and execution discipline

Operational Excellence & Risk Management

Lead process optimization to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and enhance client/advisor experience

Oversee quality assurance, control testing, and continuous improvement frameworks

Leverage data and insights to drive performance outcomes

People Leadership & Capability Building

Build and lead a high-performing team across run-the-business and transformation initiatives

Develop talent and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration

Stakeholder & Industry Engagement

Partner with senior leaders (Directors, GPs, Executives) across business units and enterprise functions

Engage with external stakeholders including regulators, vendors, and industry bodies

Technology & Vendor Leadership

Partner with Technology and external vendors to deliver scalable, efficient solutions

Govern vendor performance, risk, and value realization

Champion automation and digital enablement

Financial Stewardship

Manage budgets and financial performance aligned to business objectives

Apply disciplined financial decision‑making, including risk/return trade‑offs

Identify opportunities for efficiency (OE) and capacity optimization (FTE)

Escalation Leadership

Serve as a senior escalation point for complex, high‑risk operational issues

15+ years in financial services, with deep brokerage operations expertise





10+ years of leadership experience managing teams and complex initiatives

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred

Licenses (or ability to obtain)

CPH (6 months)

CSC (9 months)

LLQP (12 months)

PDO (18 months)

Core Capabilities

Deep expertise across brokerage operations

Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, risk, and control environments

Proven ability to lead large‑scale transformation and operational improvement

Strong technology acumen, including automation and digital enablement

Financial acumen with focus on cost, efficiency, and value creation

Exceptional cross‑functional leadership and stakeholder management

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At Edward Jones, we value and respect our associates and their contributions, and we recognize individual efforts through a rewards program that promotes a long‑term career, financial security and well‑being. Visit our career site to learn more about our total compensation approach, which in addition to base salary, typically includes perks, bonuses and profit sharing. The salary range for this role is based on national data and actual pay is based on skills, experience, education, and other relevant factors for a potential new associate.

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📌 Director of Optimization and Enablement (Winnipeg)
🏢 Edward Jones
📍 Winnipeg