Senior Manager, Office of Strategic Management

Role Overview

• Provides strategic input into business decisions as a trusted advisor.
• Applies expertise and thinks creatively to address unique or ambiguous situations and to find solutions to problems that can be complex and non-routine.
• Conducts analysis required to inform strategic recommendations and considers the “big picture” when assessing whether a course of action is advisable in terms of the group and enterprise goals.
• Engage stakeholders across Enterprise to gather input / subject matter expertise and align on key insights and decisions to inform strategic planning / priorities.
• Leads the execution of strategic initiatives; assesses and adapts as needed to ensure quality of execution.
• Supports business performance management monitoring and action plan development, to ensure tight alignment between business KPIs (leading / lagging) and enterprise ambitions.
• Supports change management activities, ensuring cross business/group coordination and logistical support for the implementation of change.
• Leverages a consultative approach to developing current state analysis (e.g., fact base, opportunity areas) and recommendations on strategic choices / trade-offs.
• Recommends business priorities, advises on resource requirements and develops roadmaps for strategic execution.
• Conducts analysis and research to provide context into the current state (e.g., industry trends, benchmarks) and inform future state priorities (e.g., financial modelling, best practices).
• Develops business cases by identifying needs, analysing potential options and assessing expected return on investment.
• Breaks down strategic problems, and analyses data and information to provide insights and recommendations.
• May network with industry contacts to gather and identify competitive insights and best practices.
• Acts as a relationship manager on assigned projects / programs and ensures alignment to overall enterprise and group goals.
• Defines business requirements for analytics & reporting to ensure data insights inform business decision making.
• Collaborates with internal & external stakeholders to provide business context in the design, develop and implementation of programs & solutions.

Requirements

• Typically, 3-7 years of relevant experience (management consulting, financial services, strategy roles)
• Post-secondary degree in related field of study (e.g., MBA, CFA) or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Outstanding analytical skills with the ability to frame key analyses and tell a cohesive story required to address critical business issues
• Demonstrated excellence in stakeholder management and organizational effectiveness in complex environments
• Verbal & written communication skills
• In-depth / Expert
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• In-depth / Expert
• Influence skills
• In-depth / Expert
• Collaboration & team skills; with a focus on cross-group collaboration
• In-depth / Expert
• Able to manage ambiguity
• Data driven decision making
• In-depth / Expert
• Passion for the Financial Services industry and/or experience in relevant content areas.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Accident and life insurance
• Retirement savings plans