Toronto, Ontario, Canada, November 2025 — Desjardins Group, North America’s largest cooperative financial group, has announced the appointment of Jonathan Raiken as Vice President. In his new role, Jonathan will lead the organization’s corporate banking and national accounts strategy across Ontario and Western Canada, while also overseeing Desjardins’ Canadian Infrastructure & Energy Transition practice. His appointment underscores Desjardins’ continued commitment to expanding its national presence and driving growth across its lending and capital markets businesses.
With nearly 13 years at Desjardins, Jonathan Raiken has played a central role in building and leading the group’s corporate banking operations in Ontario. Most recently, he served as Managing Director and Head of Corporate Banking and National Accounts for Ontario and Western Canada, where he successfully managed lending portfolios for large corporate and upper mid-market clients, driving significant expansion across regional and national markets.
Prior to this, he served as Managing Director and Head of Ontario Corporate Banking (Capital Markets), where he built high-performing teams and deepened Desjardins’ relationships with key corporate clients. His leadership has been instrumental in advancing Desjardins’ position as one of Canada’s leading cooperative financial institutions, recognized for strength, stability, and service excellence.
Earlier in his career, Jonathan Raiken worked at BNP Paribas within Corporate & Investment Banking, focusing on the mining and energy sectors, where he developed expertise in corporate finance, capital structure, and investment analysis. His experience across both traditional and emerging sectors provides a unique perspective in advancing sustainable financial solutions.
An alumnus of the Ivey Business School at Western University, with executive education from the Schulich School of Business, Jonathan combines strategic financial acumen with a deep understanding of capital markets and cooperative banking models.
About Desjardins
Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in North America and the fifth largest worldwide, with assets of $435.8 billion as of March 31, 2024. Recognized among Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes and Mediacorp, Desjardins offers a full range of financial products and services to individuals and businesses through its extensive branch network, digital platforms, and subsidiaries across Canada. Ranked among the world’s strongest banks by The Banker and holding some of the highest capital ratios and credit ratings in the industry, Desjardins continues to be a trusted leader in cooperative finance, innovation, and sustainable growth.
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