Senior Manager, Commercial Strategy

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada Disability Solutions Full time
Join a Challenger

Being a traditional bank just isn't our thing. We are big believers in innovating the banking experience because we believe Canadians deserve better options, and we challenge ourselves and our teams to creatively transform what's possible in banking. Our team is made up of inquisitive and agile minds that find smarter ways of doing things. If you're not afraid of taking on big challenges and redefining the future, you belong with us. You'll get to work with people who will encourage you to reach new heights. We like to keep things fun, ask questions and learn together.

We are a big (and growing) family. Overall we serve more than 670,000 people across Canada through Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™, and have been around for more than 50 years. Equitable Bank's wholly-owned subsidiary, Concentra Bank, supports credit unions across Canada that serve more than six million members. Together we have over $125 billion in combined assets under management and administration, with a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich people's lives. Our customers have named our EQ Bank digital platform ( eqbank.ca ) one of the top banks in Canada on the Forbes World's Best Banks list since 2021.

The Work

The Senior Manager, Commercial Strategy will be a key partner to the Commercial Strategy Team, leading and supporting high-priority strategic projects that drive EQ Bank's commercial banking agenda. Working within a dynamic, fast-paced environment, you will collaborate closely with senior leadership to shape and execute strategies that align with EQ Bank's goals and ambitions in the commercial space. This is an opportunity to work on initiatives that impact EQ Bank's strategic direction and play a critical role in the future of commercial banking for Canadians.

The Core Responsibilities

    • Support Strategic Projects: Drive the development and execution of key strategic initiatives, collaborating with senior leaders to shape EQ Bank's commercial strategy and support enterprise transformation.
    • Provide Strategic Analysis: Conduct comprehensive strategic reviews and develop robust recommendations to support decision-making for the Executive Committee and Board.
    • Support Annual Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development of materials for executive and board-level discussions, ensuring alignment with EQ Bank's commercial banking priorities.
    • Facilitate Collaboration Across Teams: Act as a catalyst for collaboration, helping to identify growth opportunities, streamline processes, and optimize business performance in commercial banking.
    • Serve as a Trusted Advisor: Build strong relationships with senior leaders by providing rigorous strategic insights and facilitating trade-off decisions.
    • Enhance Operational Efficiency: Work with stakeholders to improve processes, solve problems, and drive strategic and operational success across the commercial banking division.


Let's Talk About You

    • Educational Background: MBA or comparable graduate degree preferred.
    • Professional Experience: 6+ years of experience in banking, consulting, or fintech, with a proven track record of strategic and operational success. Experience in commercial banking or real estate is a bonus.
    • Skills: Strong critical thinking, analytical abilities, and creative problem-solving skills, with experience in developing and implementing strategic plans.
    • Leadership: Demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships at the senior level, working seamlessly across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
    • Communication: Superior written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing executive and board-level presentation materials.
    • Tech Savviness: High proficiency in technology and commitment to EQ Bank's digital-first strategy.
    • Interest in working in a highly collaborative and customer-centric environment.
    • Problem solver with sound judgment who takes initiative, accepts ownership and accountability and is able to articulate under pressure or scrutiny from senior executives.
    • Proven ability to undertake complex analyses whilst presenting simple and clear results and insights relevant to a senior executive audience.
    • Ability to translate complex business problems into financial models in an accurate and pragmatic manner.
    • Proven ability to manage engagements and nurture relationships with project teams, providing thought leadership while ensuring the highest quality of deliverables.
    • Blend of strong management skills with hands-on delivery experience, bringing both strategic and operational value.
    • Proficient in industry frameworks, standards, and best practices, ensuring solutions align with current benchmarks.


What we offer [For full-time permanent roles]

Competitive discretionary bonus

Market leading RRSP match program

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one

Generous vacation policy and personal days

Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues

Annual professional development allowance and a comprehensive Career Development program

A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience

Equitable Bank is deeply committed to inclusion. Our organization is stronger and our employees thrive when we honour and celebrate everyone's diverse experiences and perspectives. In tandem with that commitment, we support and encourage our staff to grow not just in their career path, but personally as well.

We commit to providing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment for all applicants. Please let us know of any accommodations needed so that you can bring your best self to the application process and beyond. All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check and credit check to qualify for hire. While we appreciate your interest in applying, an Equitable recruiter will only contact leading candidates whose skills and qualifications closely match the requirements of the position.

We can't wait to get to know you

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