Director, ATB Capital
Calgary, AB, Canada
At ATB, we exist to make it possible for our clients, team members and communities. Our purpose is more than aspirational. It's a real commitment we live every day through our values (what we call the ATB ID).
Life at ATB is about more than work. In fact, we’re consistently recognized as one of Canada's top employers thanks to our high-care, high-performance culture, upheld by the three commitments we make to our team members:
Impact in action: No matter where you are in the organization, you're empowered to make an impact in the lives of our clients and communities.
Thrive together: We want you—the unique, authentic you—to feel safe and celebrated at work. We're on a continuous journey to build the most flexible and inclusive programs.
Ready for tomorrow: We want to enable your success through interesting and challenging work, performance enablement, and learning and development.
About the Role
As a Director at ATB Capital, you'll be instrumental in building, coaching, and leading a high-performing team of Junior Capital professionals. You will serve as a key leader within the ATB Cormark Capital Markets team, playing a critical role in:
- Leading the growth and execution of our junior debt and unitranche solutions.
- Driving their delivery to both ATB's established client base and forging new, impactful market relationships.
Accountabilities
- Managing performance expectations, coaching talent, and driving the team to meet defined financial and sales targets.
- Direct and lead the origination, structuring, negotiation, and underwriting of complex junior debt and unitranche transactions to facilitate leveraged buy-outs, corporate acquisitions, management buy-outs, and leveraged recapitalizations.
- Oversee and optimize a robust portfolio management process that encompasses reporting, covenant compliance, and overall portfolio performance.
- Develop and grow a network of referral sources in the Private Equity, Transaction Advisory and Corporate Finance sectors.
- Develop and maintain a strong and ongoing relationship with the Corporate Bank and ATB Business to ensure seamless delivery of advisory based services to our clients.
- Work with the MD, ATB Capital in developing the business’s strategic direction, new product offerings and new opportunities.
- Ensure seamless coordination between ATB Capital and both the Business Banking and Corporate Banking teams, maintaining strong working relationships across ATB.
- Execute a multi-coverage (cross-sell) model with existing and potential clients to maximize ATB’s share of wallet and customer experience.
- Monitor client industries and regulatory agencies for potential risks or changes that may affect portfolios.
- Embed risk management, internal controls, and compliance into day-to-day operations and team accountabilities.
Skills, Experience & Requirements
- 7 – 10+ years of experience in Corporate, Commercial, or Investment Banking, including a strong track record in the origination, underwriting, and oversight of Junior Debt, Private Credit or Private Equity.
- 5+ years of direct people leadership experience, with a proven ability to manage, motivate, and develop a highly skilled team while fostering a strong culture.
- Post-secondary education in business or economics, with a focus on finance, marketing and sales management. Related Graduate level degree (MBA), CFA, CBV and/or CPA designation would be an asset.
- Proven track record of generating new business, building market credibility, and meeting/exceeding growth targets.
- Extensive due diligence and structuring experience related to Junior Capital or Private Credit transactions.
- An established network of professional contacts within the Canadian private equity and corporate finance ecosystems.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence key stakeholders and build consensus.
- Flexibility to participate in client events during evenings and weekends, and travel as required.
- Results-oriented mindset with a strong blend of analytical depth, interpersonal skills, and innovative thinking.
Don’t meet all the requirements on the list?
A resume only goes so far in expressing who you are and the unique perspectives you bring. If you believe your skills and experience align with the role—but you might not check all the boxes—we want to hear from you. We encourage candidates from all work backgrounds, equity-seeking communities and experience levels to apply. If you’re seeking a career where your drive, perspective and growth are celebrated, we want to hear from you.
We’re dedicated to building a workforce reflective of those within our communities, and a culture where our team members are equipped with what they need to succeed—their way. Part of creating an inclusive workplace is recognizing our role in advancing Truth and Reconciliation. We are committed to meeting and exceeding the standards set out in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations program created by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.
What happens next?
If you are shortlisted, you’ll hear from us after the posting closes. Check out our How We Hire page to learn more about our hiring process. If you need any accommodations throughout this process, please let us know at talentteam@atb.com
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