Director, Strategic Initiatives Lead

7 days ago

Old Toronto, Ontario, Canada Equitable Bank Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director, Strategic Initiatives to join our team at Equitable Bank. As a key partner to the Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives & Product, you will be responsible for leading and supporting strategic business initiatives from concept to execution. This pivotal role requires a deep understanding of business operations, strong analytical abilities, and excellent communication skills to prepare executive and board-level presentation materials, analyze business performance, and report on operational metrics.

Responsibilities
  • Lead and oversee strategic business initiatives from development through execution in partnership with senior leadership.
  • Assist with decision-making, planning, and execution of strategic initiatives from initial concept to implementation.
  • Improve current processes and optimize organizational procedures for enhanced efficiency and productivity.
  • Act as a leader and liaison between various stakeholders, providing updates on strategy, problem-solving, and project management.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to manage daily operations and perform leadership and administrative tasks.
  • Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to drive operational efficiency and responsiveness.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert, addressing inquiries, developing action plans, and preparing communications on behalf of the Group Head and leadership team.
  • Support project management, risk management, and other activities impacting Personal Banking as needed.
  • Flexibly handle ad hoc duties to ensure smooth strategic, operational, administrative, and financial functions.
Requirements
  • Have a strong academic background with an MBA or comparable graduate degree.
  • Have 10+ years of professional experience demonstrating strategic and operational success.
  • Proven experience in banking, consulting, and fintech, with an entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Strong critical thinking, analytical abilities, and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships across executive and senior levels.
  • Experience working seamlessly across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills.
  • High tech savviness with a strong commitment to Equitable Bank's strategy.
What We Offer
  • 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

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