Senior Advisor, Corporate Finance - Capital Advisory

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As Senior Advisor, Corporate Finance, Capital Advisory, you will play an integral role implementing and executing The City's Capital Advisory program. The team resides within the Treasury division, acting as principal contacts within the organization for all financing and decisions affecting the capital structure for The City's capital investments. Decisions will be informed by your comprehensive understanding of the financial products available to municipalities with the Treasury's role as the interface between the corporation and all external financial providers, including but not limited the capital markets, banks, government agencies and other third-party institutions providing funding and financing. Working within multi-disciplinary teams, you will make financial and commercial recommendations ensuring transaction alignment with The City's long-term financial capacity and financial sustainability principles, and corporate policies and procedures. Primary duties include:

• Act as the principal corporate liaison with business units, subsidiary corporations and Civic Partners on capital financing matters. Lead a team of Advisors in assessing, evaluating, negotiating and executing financing arrangements for The City's capital plan.
• Stewardship and implementation of The City's alternative capital financing program which includes structured debt and other financing options, Private-Public Partnerships, the Canada Infrastructure Bank or other innovative delivery models. 
• Develop complex financial models and conduct analysis based on the financial terms and conditions for various infrastructure investments. Evaluate and monitor capital structure recommendations ensuring alignment of transactions and initiatives to The City's long-term financial sustainability objectives, financial strategy principles, frameworks and risk tolerances.
• Engage with external financial providers, including other orders of government, the capital markets, banks and other third-parties providing funding and financing to validate all financial and commercial strategies of the corporation.
• Develop and negotiate financial and commercial terms and coordinate the preparation, approval and execution of agreements with internal partners and external parties, in accordance with delegated authorities, corporate policies and risk tolerances such as The City's Performance Security Policy and Debt Policy.
• Prepare and present recommendations and conclusions in concise, structured reports and presentations to senior leadership, committees, Council, and external partners.
   

Qualifications 

• A degree in Business or related field plus a professional designation such as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Business Valuator (CBV).
• At least 8 years of experience in progressive responsibility in corporate finance and corporate development.
• Equivalent combinations of experience and education may be considered.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel is required.
• Prior supervisory experience will be considered an asset.
• Project finance and financial modeling experience including debt financing, as well as direct experience with developing and refining long-term alternative financing solutions, evaluation of capital structures and development of corporate financing strategies, and transaction execution for capital projects.
• Practical experience with the development and execution of financing agreements, commercial agreements, procurement documents, and legal review processes.
• Excellent communication and organization skills, strong political acumen, and demonstrated proficiency in financial analysis.

Pre-employment Requirements 

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Workstyle

• This position may be eligible to work from home for at least part of the time as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. These arrangements depend on the operational requirements of the role, employee suitability, and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction. 

Position and Pay Information

• Business Unit: Finance
• Union: Exempt
• Position Type: 1 Temporary (up to 20 months)
• Compensation: Level P4 $125,909 -157,386 per annum
• Hours of work: Standard 35-hour work week.
• Days of work: This position works a 5-day work week earning 1 day off in a 3-week cycle.
• Location: 800 Macleod Trail SE
• Audience: Internal/External
• Apply By: November 25, 2026
• Job ID: 315343