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Vice President, Strategy

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Canada Life

4d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Consulting
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Toronto

AI generated summary

  • You need 10+ years in corporate strategy or consulting, strong analytical skills, effective communication, and team-building abilities, with a focus on market trends and data-driven decision-making.
  • You will shape and implement strategic vision, lead initiatives, support executive meetings, establish KPIs, foster stakeholder relationships, and leverage data for growth and efficiency.

Requirements

  • 10+ years experience working in corporate strategy and/or at a top tier management consulting firm
  • Demonstrated track record of thought leadership, influence and successful development and execution of high impact strategic initiatives at the business unit and portfolio/holding company levels
  • External orientation and ability to develop strong understanding of market trends, changing customer expectations and value creation levers across workplace, wealth management and insurance segments, and across financial services more broadly, in Canada and internationally
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written); are credible, compelling, and persuasive with executive and board level stakeholders and audiences
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels; ease and confidence working with executives, supporting a history of establishing trusted advisory relationships
  • Understands how to structure work and projects to get things done with a bias towards action
  • Driven by data and analytics with a high attention to detail and focus on quality
  • Ability to recruit and build strategy teams, including strong coaching and mentoring skills to develop junior team members
  • Highly adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Continuously evolve and support the implementation of a clear strategic vision for our Canadian business and each business unit, in-line with our purpose, consistent with market dynamics and aligned to our stakeholders’ expectations and our long-term value creation objectives
  • Lead strategic initiatives that may include matters relating to commercial strategy, organizational structure, corporate planning and resourcing, thought leadership, developing complex analysis and recommendations, preparing and presenting Board and executive quality output
  • Play a key role building and developing team members including strategic toolkit, communications and technical skills
  • Provide support for Executive Management Committee (“EMC”) meetings including drafting agenda, preparing material and assisting in the preparation of board meeting materials
  • Establish key performance indicators and metrics to monitor the success of strategic initiatives and regularly report on performance to identify areas for improvement
  • Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, industry experts, thought leaders, and strategic partners. This includes each business and functional leader; this includes oversight functions, in particular finance (ensuring strategy and long-term financial plans are aligned), risk/compliance (ensuring strategy and execution risk are managed and that strategy is resilient)
  • Leverage data insights to drive business growth, improve operational efficiency, and enhance overall performance

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Vice President, Strategy?

The primary responsibility of the Vice President, Strategy is to lead, drive, and support the continuous evolution and implementation of the Canadian business strategy and business unit strategies, aligning with the organization's purpose and long-term value creation objectives.

Who does the Vice President, Strategy report to?

The Vice President, Strategy reports to the SVP, Business Modernization, Canada.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have 10+ years of experience in corporate strategy and/or at a top-tier management consulting firm, with a demonstrated track record of successful strategic initiative development and execution.

What skills are essential for the Vice President, Strategy role?

Essential skills include strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills (verbal and written), the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders, attention to detail, and the capability to recruit and build strategy teams.

Will the Vice President, Strategy lead a team?

Yes, the Vice President, Strategy will lead and develop the Strategy team while fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.

What is the work environment like for this position?

The work environment is fast-paced, and the Vice President, Strategy is expected to be highly adaptable and comfortable working under dynamic conditions.

Are there any specific industries or sectors of experience preferred for candidates?

Experience and understanding of market trends in financial services, specifically in workplace, wealth management, and insurance segments, are preferred.

What kind of initiatives will the Vice President, Strategy lead?

The Vice President, Strategy will lead initiatives related to commercial strategy, organizational structure, corporate planning, and may involve developing complex analyses and making recommendations.

How does the company view diversity and inclusion?

Canada Life is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported while reflecting the diversity of the communities they operate in.

How can applicants request accommodations during the application process?

Applicants can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com during the application process.

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Canada Life

Helping Canadians improve their financial, physical and mental well-being.

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1847
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At Canada Life, we’re focused on improving the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Whether handling policy claims, help growing and protecting clients’ retirement and investment savings, providing workplace mental health support for all employers or helping build stronger communities by investing in community projects, we are committed to putting the customer first in all that we do. That trust is built on the dedication, skill and energy of our employees and advisors and their commitment to our customers and to our communities. Canada Life is a subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco Inc. and is a member of the Power Corporation group of companies.