Strategy Consultant

This is an exciting opportunity based within our Toronto office for an individual who is seeking to advance their career in a consulting environment by supporting NMG’s US practice.
Company Overview

At NMG Consulting we are a nimble firm of 160 people focusing exclusively on the Insurance, Reinsurance, Wealth Management and Asset Management Industries. Our advisory model uniquely integrates Consulting, Insights and Analytics. Located globally, we are a diverse team of talented and experienced individuals, partnering with industry leaders to provide deep and powerful insights and knowledge.

We are constantly evolving and the range of work that we do rapidly challenges and expands our peoples’ knowledge. Our flat, team-based structures encourage participation from all experience levels - everyone is encouraged to contribute, regardless of their role. We advocate hearing different points of view, collaboration and constructive debate.
- NMG’s Strategy Consulting practice works with major financial institutions to resolve ‘fork in the road’ decisions relating to:

- Participation model
- Competitive strategy
- Business configuration and economics

We work across segments and geographies, with a particular focus on the issues facing multinationals as well as large domestic institutions seeking to expand into new markets and the interaction between advice, product/administration and risk manufacturing activities.
- The combination of our specialist focus, global network and access to NMG’s research and analytics give us a unique perspective on the external and internal dynamics relevant to insurance, reinsurance and investments industries. This includes distribution intermediation, the intangible nature of financial products and the importance of risk management and capital.
Summary Statement

This is an exciting opportunity based within our Toronto office for an individual who is seeking to advance their career in a consulting environment by supporting NMG’s US practice.

Demonstrating a real passion and deep interest in financial markets and the financial services industry, our Consultants are responsible for the development of insights and quality output on projects, building client relationships and contributing to strategic consulting assignments.

As a Strategy Consultant at NMG, you will work on a variety of assignments that reflect the range of services we provide. Responsibilities include building financial models and undertaking financial analysis including business cases and valuations, in addition to leveraging NMG’s proprietary insights and research to generate analysis.
- The broad range of projects covered demands high-level skills in research and analysis along with exceptional client liaison abilities. Working within a small consulting team, you will draw on the collective expertise and resources within the other divisions within the NMG Group in order to fully exploit our “information advantage” and improve the quality and clarity of client decisions.

Role
- Strategy Consultant

**Location**:

- Toronto

Industry:

- Wealth Management, Reinsurance, Insurance
Key Responsibilities
- Providing financial analysis to clients for business strategy formulation and transformation plans based on market intelligence; Building financial models and preparation analysis including business cases and valuations
- Conducting external research, data gathering and analysing qualitative or quantitative data using a variety of methods and models; Establishing analytical frameworks and conducting complex business analyses
- Building strong relationships with other divisions of NMG to leverage specific areas of knowledge and expertise, in order to generate analysis for presentations; Undertaking client liaison and relationship management
- Identifying opportunities for new business and developing appropriate strategies accordingly
- Utilising the collective expertise and resources across all divisions of the NMG Group in order to fully exploit our “information advantage” and improve the quality of our client offering
- Mentoring and guiding other consultants and analysts within the North American team
- Living the NMG values of Curiosity, Collaboration, Go for It, and Make it Count
- Competencies, Qualifications & Experience
- A superior tertiary qualification, additional qualifications or honours valued; More than two years’ experience in Financial Services, preferably within insurance, reinsurance or wealth management
- Exceptional quantitative abilities, business modelling and analytical skills; Excellent attention to detail and high-quality standards
- Ability to prioritise competing demands and organise work flows clearly, and liaising with global teams; A strategic and creative thinker who is highly self-motivated, capable of independent and team work
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to engage with clients and present clear arguments; Excellent written communication skills
- Curious, flexible an