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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Consulting
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Toronto
  • 12d left

AI generated summary

  • You need 5+ years in consulting or strategy, strong stakeholder management, technical skills in PowerPoint/Excel, project experience, MBA, and senior-level leadership in a matrixed organization.
  • You will lead strategy development, create executive briefs, enhance competitive intelligence, support operational tasks, and navigate ambiguity to drive projects and informed decision-making.

Requirements

  • 5+ years’ experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, strategic communications, or strategy experience within a Financial Services, FinTech or technology company.
  • Comfort working in ambiguous situations and across different lines of business.
  • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills across levels of the organization.
  • Ability to translate complex technical solutions into business language.
  • Strong technical ability with PowerPoint and Excel.
  • Experience in project teams – including project design, management, implementation – as well as developing the associated project team through clear direction and performance feedback.
  • Keen interest in innovative technologies.
  • MBA or other post-graduate degree.
  • Experience working in a matrixed, professional services organization.
  • Senior-level leader or C-suite experience.

Responsibilities

  • Strategy Development: Lead and support the development of strategic initiatives and implementation plans, ensuring they are well-developed, clearly articulated, backed by a solid business case, and aligned with the broader group’s vision.
  • Executive Enablement: Support in the creation of executive briefing documents, research & insights reports, strategy presentations, and more, equipping senior leaders with critical information for quick, informed decision-making on vendor relationships, initiatives, incidents, outages, etc.
  • Thought Leadership: Build and enhance an integrated competitive intelligence capability for TI, understanding and reporting on competitors’ strategies, tactics, strengths, and threats, and facilitating the distribution of this intelligence to key stakeholders through Strategy Forums, and upskilling colleagues across TI through Strategic Storytelling Training sessions.
  • Business Enablement: Provide comprehensive support across various strategic and operational tasks, including writing and reviewing PARs, creating success story presentations, and addressing other ad-hoc requests as they arise.
  • Ambiguity Management: Effectively navigate and manage situations with unclear or incomplete information, using critical thinking and resourcefulness to deliver actionable solutions. Demonstrate the ability to operate independently in the face of uncertainty and drive projects to successful outcomes.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Senior Manager, TI Strategy role?

The primary focus of the Senior Manager, TI Strategy role is to help define and support TI's strategic initiatives and transformation journey, acting as a thought partner and problem-solver to identify and develop key strategies and initiatives for the organization.

What type of experience is required for this position?

Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, strategic communications, or related fields within a Financial Services, FinTech or technology company.

What are some key responsibilities of this role?

Key responsibilities include leading and supporting the development of strategic initiatives, creating executive briefing documents, building an integrated competitive intelligence capability, providing business enablement support, and managing ambiguity in projects.

Is an advanced degree preferred for this position?

Yes, an MBA or other post-graduate degree is considered a nice-to-have for candidates.

What skills are essential for success in this role?

Essential skills include strong interpersonal and stakeholder management, the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business language, project management experience, and proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.

What type of work environment can I expect in this role?

The work environment is dynamic and collaborative, situated within a high-performing team that values progressive thinking and innovation.

Are there opportunities for career growth in this position?

Yes, there are opportunities for growth as the role includes support from leadership for professional development and the ability to make a lasting impact on the organization.

What is the work schedule for this role?

The position requires full-time commitment, with a typical work schedule of 37.5 hours per week.

When is the application deadline for this position?

The application deadline is September 18, 2024.

What commitments does the company have towards diversity and inclusion?

The company is committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace, actively working to tackle issues of inequity and systemic bias to support diverse talent, clients, and communities.

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