Being a traditional bank just isn’t our thing, so we challenge ourselves to get creative in providing innovative banking solutions for Canadians. With a talented team of inquisitive and agile challengers that break through the status quo. So, if you’re passionate about redefining the future of banking—while having fun—this could be your next big opportunity.

Our company continues to grow, and today we serve more than 800,000 customers across Canada through Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™, and have been around for more than 50 years.

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Bank's wholly-owned subsidiary, Concentra Bank, supports credit unions across Canada that serve more than six million members. Together we have over $142 billion in combined assets under management and administration, with a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich people's lives. Our customers have named our EQ Bank digital platform ( eqbank.ca ) one of the top banks in Canada on the Forbes World's Best Banks list since 2021. Reporting to the VP, Sales &

• Distribution, Personal Segment and working alongside senior sales management, the Associate Director, Sales Operations &

• Strategy is responsible for the development and implementation of sales force effectiveness strategy for both SFR Mortgage and Reverse Mortgage sales team. , and Wealth Solutions ( Advisor Deposits, Reverse Mortgage ). The incumbent will be responsible for leading projects to grow and optimize our sales practice and improve our operational efficiency and overall productivity. As the Associate Director of Sales Operations &

• Strategy, you are a proactive and hands-on leader who serves as a strategic partner to the sales leadership team. This role leads the Sales Operations and administration team including Deposit Services, sales processes, and tools to drive sales force productivity. Work in partnership with senior leadership in Sales to offer insights into the performance of the business and recommendations for improvement (KPIs, Productivity, Commission Administration, Communication, CRM, etc.) ~ Build & lead a high performing team, responsible for sales operations, reporting, sales productivity, and strategic analysis to enable our Sales teams to exceed their goals ~ Assisting in development of sales operational strategy and roadmaps for SFR Mortgage, and Reverse Mortgage Wealth Solutions (Deposits, Reverse Mortgage),



including financial/experience justification, and overall design ~ Provides leadership to the sales organization and counsel to key stakeholders in implementing sales organization objectives that appropriately reflect our business goals ~ Drive planning and quota setting processes and related activities, working with cross-functional teams to build plans that align to corporate goals and strategy ~ Design, implement, and manage sales processes, leveraging best practices in establishing a high level of quality, accuracy, and process consistency across reporting, forecasting, quota setting and management, sales process optimization ~ Oversee the creation, accuracy, and efficient distribution of sales metrics, reports and other sales related business intelligence essential to the organization ~ Assist in the delivery of new products and features in the sales forces ~ Breaks down strategic problems, and analyzes data and information to provide insights and recommendations ~ Actively contribute to the enhancement of business operations processes covering applications, data, reporting, field engagement and project/change management ~ Build robust relationships across field leadership and other cross-functional departments to influence decision making, drive process optimization and overall salesforce effectiveness ~ Work with internal partners to ensure tools and technology are optimized to meet the needs of a growing sales organization As a leader of a team, the incumbent is responsible for the design, articulation and implementation of sales force operational strategy and roadmaps ~ Day-to-day support of sales teams, including monitoring and ensuring uptime and performance of CRM, and key databases (incl. Accountable for monthly business analytical package and related presentations (Mortgage, CSV, Deposits) ~ Drive and manage projects end to end ~ Maintaining awareness of industry developments and competitor offerings ( CSV, Deposits, Mortgage, REM) ~ Ensure compliance with regulatory,



legal requirements ~ Lead the sales operational team to ensure that capabilities are in-scope, on-time and of high quality ~ Translate directives and customer needs into backlog items. Serve as the primary source of external information for the project teams, offering clear definitions of the targeted capability, the intended value to the customer and functional/non-functional requirements ~ Assist in the development of sales operational roadmaps. Manage engagement with bank stakeholders and effectively communicate product release contents and expected product capabilities/customer journey ~ Facilitate problem solving on a day-today basis as required, working closely with development on implementation challenges ~ Coach team members and help with their development/desired outcomes as required Education: Post-Secondary Degree in Commerce, Management, Economics, Finance, etc. CPA/MBA or other graduate degree a plus ~10+ years of relevant experience in sales, strategy, sales operations, finance or management consulting including people management ~ Familiarity and expertise with mortgage, deposits, insurance and/or unsecured lending is a plus ~ Solid leadership skills, including driving impact across teams ~ Strong business acumen and financial literacy skills, with ability to actively identify areas of opportunity for the business to drive scale, improve margins, and/or streamline existing processes ~ Proven track record of management and leadership skills required to drive operational efficiency with high levels of personal accountability/reliability ~ Strong strategic planning skills and sharp business judgment with exceptional execution ~ Advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerBI / PowerQuery &

• CRM Tools What we offer [For full-time permanent roles] Competitive discretionary bonus ✨ Market leading RRSP match program Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits Generous vacation policy and personal days Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience The incumbent will be working hybrid and in office time will be spent working from Equitable Bank’s additional office space located at 2200-25 Ontario Street, Toronto, ON .

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📌 Associate Director, Sales Operations & Strategy (Toronto)
🏢 EQ Bank
📍 Toronto