Manager, Strategy

5 days ago

Toronto, Canada Canada Life Assurance Company Full time

**Job Description**:
Great-West Lifeco (“Lifeco”) is an international financial service holding company with interests in life insurance, health insurance, wealth and asset management, and reinsurance businesses. Lifeco operates in Canada, the United States and Europe under the brands Canada Life, Empower, Putnam Investments, and Irish Life.

The Strategy team plays a key role in helping Lifeco grow and create meaningful value for its stakeholders in an increasingly uncertain and complex environment. By working across Lifeco and its businesses, the team helps senior leaders and executives address some of Lifeco’s most critical strategic questions and priorities.

The Strategy team is a group of talented people from diverse backgrounds, with experience in global management consulting, professional services, corporate strategy, and other roles at large multinational corporations. As a team member, you will work in an inclusive environment that provides you with opportunities to learn, develop and make an impact. You will also benefit from resources and tools to enhance your career, and an alumni network that has progressed to more senior roles within Strategy or the organization.

This role reports to the Vice-President, Strategy.

**What you will do**

**Supporting development of enterprise-wide and business strategy**:

- ** Support the enterprise-wide long-term strategy development process** which engages the senior leadership team and the Lifeco Board in an annual strategy review, including:

- Macro environment, external trends, and internal business assessment
- Scenario analysis and implications for our business performance
- Portfolio and business unit review, financial modeling and framing strategic options
- ** Support or lead business unit strategy development**:work closely with the business units, supporting selected strategic initiatives and ensuring alignment with the enterprise-wide vision and strategy

**Delivering effectively in a collaborative environment**: Own project workstreams and ensure a high level of quality in all required analyses (both your own analysis and overseeing other team member’s analysis) and presentations; leading your own workstreams and managing junior team members on larger projects; leading with an ownership mindset while working and collaborating in a great learning environment with Strategy team members, business executives and their teams. Identifying key questions and developing analysis and workplans to manage project team efforts. Support and liaise with third party consultants engaged in strategic projects (where applicable).

**Advising and influencing business partners**:Establish relationships with key executives and senior leaders across Lifeco to support corporate and business unit strategic agenda development and execution. Develop options, assess benefits and trade-offs, and arrive at recommended courses of action. Tailoring written materials and verbal communications for target audience to encourage the right discussions and drive favourable outcomes.

**Supporting the wider Lifeco Strategy team**:Lean in where needed on Lifeco projects and priority work. Monitor the industry and external environmental factors, to identify/ anticipate opportunities or challenges for Lifeco. Support the professional development of the Strategy team, focusing on core analytical, strategy, and communications skills.

**What you will bring**
- Background from management consulting firm and/ or corporate strategy preferred with a minimum 3 years of progressively more senior experience
- Undergraduate degree in Business coupled with an MBA, or equivalent preferred (e.g., CFA); other comparable professional designations considered
- Strong business acumen, with demonstrated aptitude for strategic, analytical, and critical thinking
- Demonstrated leadership, influencing, and relationship building skills - including willingness to challenge current thinking, share new and innovative ideas, engage in productive debate with partners to achieve better outcomes
- Excellent analytical skills, including financial analysis, research, and complex modeling
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Expert in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
- Experience coaching and mentoring across the strategy toolkit, including analytics, strategic problem solving, compelling written and verbal communications
- Understanding of, or experience in, the life insurance, health insurance, wealth and asset management and/ or reinsurance industries is a bonus

Great-West Lifeco Inc. is a leading international financial services holding company headquartered in Canada with interests in life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management, and reinsurance businesses. It operates in Canada, the United States, and Europe under the brands: Canada Life, Canada Life Germany, Canada Life UK, Canada Life Reinsurance, Empower Retirement, Putnam Investments and Ir

  • Manager, Strategy

    4 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada Scotiabank Full time

    Requisition ID: 151485 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. **_ Job Summary_** The Scotiabank Strategy team is a growing, high performing team consisting of top talent that develops and executes strategy at an enterprise and business line level for Canada’s leading international bank. The...

  • Manager, Strategy

    4 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada Scotiabank Full time

    Requisition ID: 151485 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. **_ Job Summary_** The Scotiabank Strategy team is a growing, high performing team consisting of top talent that develops and executes strategy at an enterprise and business line level for Canada’s leading international bank. The...

  • Manager, Strategy

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada Scotiabank Full time

    Requisition ID: 176931 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. **_ Job Summary_** The Scotiabank Strategy team is a growing, high performing team consisting of top talent that develops and executes strategy at an enterprise and business line level for Canada’s leading international bank. The...

  • Manager- Strategy

    3 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada North York General Hospital Full time

    Company Bio IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as...

  • Manager, Strategy

    7 days ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Canada Life Assurance Company Full time

    Job Description: Great-West Lifeco ("Lifeco") is an international financial service holding company with interests in life insurance, health insurance, wealth and asset management, and reinsurance businesses. Lifeco operates in Canada, the United States and Europe under the brands Canada Life, Empower, Putnam Investments, and Irish Life.The Strategy team...

  • Manager, Strategy

    3 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada Scotiabank Full time

    Requisition ID: 193189 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. The Scotiabank Strategy team is a growing, high performing team consisting of top talent that develops and executes strategy at an enterprise and business line level for Canada’s leading international bank. The team works closely...

  • Manager, Strategy

    3 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada Scotiabank Full time

    Requisition ID: 193189 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. The Scotiabank Strategy team is a growing, high performing team consisting of top talent that develops and executes strategy at an enterprise and business line level for Canada’s leading international bank. The team works closely...

  • Manager, Strategy

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada HomeEquity Bank Full time

    WHO WE ARE HomeEquity Bank is a Schedule 1 Canadian chartered bank and the leading national provider of reverse mortgages, with a growing portfolio. As the only bank solely dedicated to serving homeowners 55 and up, we’re passionate about helping Canadian homeowners live retirement on their terms. We live that commitment every day, with a range of reverse...

  • Manager- Strategy

    7 days ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada North York General Hospital Full time

    Company BioIMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one...

  • Manager, Strategy

    7 days ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada HomeEquity Bank Full time

    WHO WE AREHomeEquity Bank is a Schedule 1 Canadian chartered bank and the leading national provider of reverse mortgages, with a growing portfolio. As the only bank solely dedicated to serving homeowners 55 and up, we're passionate about helping Canadian homeowners live retirement on their terms. We live that commitment every day, with a range of reverse...

  • Manager, Strategy

    2 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada Entuitive Full time

    We are a firm that does things a little differently. This is your opportunity to join our high-caliber, experienced group of professionals on a mission to re-imagine the future by changing the way that buildings and structures are conceived and constructed. As the Manager, Strategy, you will have the opportunity help drive and execute Entuitive's strategy,...

  • Manager, Strategy

    17 minutes ago

    Toronto, Canada Scotiabank Full time

    Is this role right for you? In this role, you will be involved in: Strategic projects (70-80%) Lead customized strategy development and advisory support at an enterprise and business line level, including research, analysis and compelling strategic recommendations that solve business problems. This could take 2 approaches: High-touch support; where the...

  • Manager -strategy

    3 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada Appnovation Technologies Full time

    **About us** Appnovation is a global, full-service digital partner that combines Strategy, Experience & Design, Engineering and Managed Services. We build digital solutions that deliver real impact today and serve as foundations for future growth. Bold ambition. Practical action. Endless possibilities. **As a Manager Strategist, you will play a critical...

  • Manager, Strategy

    7 days ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Royal Bank of Canada Full time

    Come Work with UsAt RBC, our culture is deeply supportive and rich in opportunity and reward. You will help our clients thrive and our communities prosper, empowered by a spirit of shared purpose.Whether you're helping clients find new opportunities, developing new technology, or providing expert advice to internal partners, you will be doing work that...

  • Manager, Strategy

    7 days ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Capital One Canada Full time

    161 Bay Street , Canada, Toronto,Toronto, Ontario,Manager, Strategy & Analytics Our Capital One BA Team. Yes, we're a credit card company. But we're more than that too. We're driven by what our customers want, and how to make their lives simpler. We're always looking for creative ways to offer digital solutions that make sense for our customers. With your...

  • Manager Strategy

    2 months ago

    Toronto, Canada Edwards Lifesciences Full time

    Role Objective Responsible for leading the definition and implementation of business strategies and initiatives.   Key Responsibilities: Leadership, planning and partial execution of HVD (Heart Valve Disease) Market Growth Strategies. Focus on the strategic growth opportunities and initiatives around HVD within Canada. Develop strategic...

  • Manager, Strategy

    2 months ago

    Toronto, Canada Canadian National Railway Full time

    At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a...

  • Manager, Strategy

    13 hours ago

    Toronto, Canada Canadian National Railway Full time

    At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a...

  • Manager, Strategy

    1 week ago

    Toronto, Ontario, Canada Canada Life Assurance Company Full time

    **Description: - Permanent Full Time- We are looking for a Manager, Strategy & Execution for our Freedom Experience team.- Freedom Experience is a business unit focused on delivering personalized guidance for employees in group benefits and retirement plans. In addition to building trusted relationships with those employees, we ensure they understand the...

  • Manager, Strategy

    3 weeks ago

    Toronto, Canada Just Eat Takeaway.com Full time

    As a Strategy Manager you will be part of the North American Strategic Development team focusing on the Canadian market. In your role, you will work on and own a broad-spectrum of key projects that are critical to the future of Skip ranging from regional strategy, strategic planning, growth strategies and pricing. You will work very closely with Senior...