EQ Bank (EQB) has opened the doors to its new national headquarters in downtown Toronto.

The EQ Bank Tower is located at 25 Ontario Street in the Downtown East district.

EQB has taken up 13 floors comprising 277,988 square feet in the 24-storey tower. Known as Canada’s challenger bank, EQB said the move to establish a permanent home reflects its digital-first identity and commitment to innovation outside the city’s traditional financial core.

The new headquarters is outfitted with sustainable design features and Canadian-made furnishings.

“The EQ Bank Tower is testament to our incredible growth over 50 years in the Canadian market,” said Andrew Moor, President and CEO of EQ Bank.. As this momentum continues, our new headquarters is a meaningful investment in our people and in the infrastructure that we need to deliver on our mission of driving change in Canadian banking to enrich people’s lives,” said Andrew Moor, president and CEO of EQB.

“We’re excited to collaborate and innovate in a space that features the best of Canadian design and business. Most of all, we’re proud to have a permanent home where we can continue empowering Canadians with the banking services they deserve.”

The tower is certified LEED Gold for Core and Shell, with additional certifications in progress, including LEED for Interior Design and Construction, LEED for Operations and Maintenance, and the WELL Building Standard. The building prioritizes employee wellness, with features like circadian lighting and mental health-focused spaces.

Gavin Stanley, EQB’s senior vice-president and chief human resources officer said the tower has been designed to support the company’s talented “challengers” by creating a work environment that inspires creativity, bold thinking and the ambition crucial to pursuing untapped opportunities that traditional banking has yet to explore.

“We are more equipped than ever to keep nurturing top talent who are driven by their desire to make a positive impact in the lives of Canadians,” he said.

Pictured: New EQ Bank Tower in Toronto.

Image: CNW Group/EQ Bank

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Pictured: Calgary office building that houses a new EQ Bank office.

Photo: Colliers