Director - Corporate Strategy and Innovation

1 month ago


Montréal, Canada Desjardins Full time

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

Job Level

CL-08

As Director - Corporate Strategy and Innovation, you'll be responsible for various initiatives, including strategic analysis exercises with the various sectors of the organization, in keeping with Desjardins Group's priorities.

Additionally, you'll be tasked with reviewing the property and casualty insurance sector's performance and executing and monitoring the master plan, while ensuring its consistency with Desjardins Group's master plan.

You'll be responsible for overseeing the service offer, developing and executing the business plan as well as carrying out activities stemming from the strategic directions. A strategic mindset is therefore essential. You draw on your ability to develop talent, drive results and build networks to effectively manage people and performance, produce reports and ensure member/client satisfaction.

General Information on the Position

Main responsibilities- Support the vice-president in the process of developing Desjardins General Insurance Group's strategy in line with Desjardins Group's, and ensure its communication within the organization; ensure the performance of the strategies rolled out in collaboration with the various stakeholders- Lead the strategic planning process and annual action plan, and track execution to achieve the organization's goals- Lead the production of the performance review, which is used to monitor the organization's strategic plan and performance- Structure, plan and coordinate analyses, and prepare recommendations on various strategic initiatives (business model development, acquisition strategies, distribution strategy, etc.) to allow the organization to reach its strategic goals and stand out in a positive way- Develop the innovation strategy and roadmap- Establish management and communication practices that support change management, talent attraction and retention, skills development, employee engagement and diversity, in keeping with Desjardins's values- Support the administrative unit's business plan by managing individual and team performance- Continuously improve process management- Promote Desjardins Group's cooperative values- Represent the organization and conduct business intelligence.

Other working conditions- Workplace: Position located in Montreal, Lévis or Toronto, depending on the applicant selected. The work arrangement for the position is hybrid work- Number of jobs available: 1

**Qualifications**:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field- At least 10 years of relevant experience, including 3 years in management- Master's degree in business administration (MBA) or a related degree (MSc) (an asset)

Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered- For vacant positions available in Ontario, please note that knowledge of French is required

Specific knowledge- In-depth expertise in corporate strategy and/or strategic planning- Knowledge of the property and casualty insurance industry- Strong communication skills in both French and English, both oral and written due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with speaking partners, members and/or clients

Desjardins Cross-sector skills

Action oriented, Customer Focus, Differences, Engagement, Nimble learning

Key competencies for the job

Business insight, Develops talent, Networks, Strategic mindset

Work Location

Complexe Desjardins Montréal

Trade Union

Non Syndiqué

Unposting Date

2024-02-2

Job Family

Management (FG)

Desjardins Group is the largest cooperative financial group in Canada, and one of the largest employers in the country. It offers a full range of financial products and services and is home to a wealth of expertise in property and casualty insurance, life and health insurance, wealth management, services for businesses of all sizes, securities brokerage, asset management, venture capital, and secure, leading-edge virtual access methods.



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