Head of Treasury at Sagard in Canada. Skills: Capital Allocation, Financial Planning, Leadership, Negotiation, Risk Management. Apply on NeverHard.
Company
Sagard
Location
Canada
Type
full_time
Required skills:
Capital Allocation
Financial Planning
Leadership
Negotiation
Risk Management
Treasury Management
Sagard is a global alternative asset manager with a diversified platform spanning private equity, credit, venture capital, healthcare royalties, and real assets, operating across North America and Europe. Following a period of significant growth, Sagard is entering a new phase of institutionalization and scale. As part of this evolution, the firm is building a best-in-class global treasury function from the ground up. This newly created Head of Treasury role represents a rare opportunity to design, build, and lead a strategic function at the heart of a sophisticated, multi-asset investment platform.
About the Role
Reporting to the CFO, you will be responsible for establishing and leading Sagard’s global treasury function, with a mandate spanning strategy, execution, and infrastructure build-out. This is a high-impact, highly visible role requiring close partnership with investment teams, executives, and external financing partners across jurisdictions.
Responsibilities
Design and implement a global treasury operating model, including governance, controls, and reporting frameworks
Build scalable infrastructure supporting a multi-entity, multi-currency investment platform
Oversee liquidity planning, capital allocation, and cash optimization
Structure and execute financing solutions including subscription lines, NAV facilities, and ABLs
Manage banking relationships and lead negotiation of financing arrangements
Develop FX and hedging strategies
Oversee global cash management and banking structures
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
CFA and/or MBA strongly preferred
CPA or other designations are complementary
Required Skills
15–20+ years of relevant experience in treasury, financing, or capital markets
Background in alternative asset management, private equity, or credit
Deep expertise in fund financing and capital structure optimization
Strong experience building or transforming treasury functions
Proven ability to manage senior stakeholders and external partners
Pay range and compensation package
A highly competitive executive compensation package aligned with the scope and seniority of the role
Performance-based annual bonus and long-term incentive potential
Up to 5 weeks of paid vacation
Comprehensive group insurance and benefits program
Additional perks reflective of a senior leadership role
Equal Opportunity Statement
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