Head of Treasury

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  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Montréal
  • Profession

    Services Financiers Travailleurs Qualifiés
  • Industry

    Services bancaires et financiers

Head of Treasury | Executive level compensation | Financial Services | Montreal, QC

Your new company

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.


Your new 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.

Key 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


What you'll need to succeed

Candidate Profile
• 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

Education & Credentials
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• CFA and/or MBA strongly preferred
• CPA or other designations are complementary


What you'll get in return

  • 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

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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