Business Strategy Lead

Software International (SI) supplies technical talent to a variety of clients ranging from Fortune 100/500/1000 companies to small and mid-sized organizations in Canada/US. We are currently hiring for a Business Strategy Lead - M&A for our global IT M&A client in the Mississauga area. This role will involve designing and launching strategy programs in the AI space that will have a direct impact on day-to-day business.Role: Business Strategy Lead - M&A and AIType: Fulltime, PermSalary Range: $130,000 - $140,000 as base depending on overall experience + bonus + benefits + other great company perks. OTEs for this role are about k total comp.Location: Remote - Mississauga, ON, CanadaJob DescriptionWhat You'll Do:In this role, you will collaborate with senior leadership team members across the organization, managing diverse projects spanning various areas, including:Market Assessment and Analysis: Conduct thorough industry and trend research, market analysis, and market sizing to address business challenges, evaluate potential M&A targets, and support Sales and Marketing growth for company investments.Value Creation and Transformation: Identify, develop, and implement strategies to improve business performance at our portfolio companies. Will work with senior management at our portfolio companies to lead projects related to Pricing, Go-to-Market, Change Management / Organization, etc.Innovation and Applied AI: Push innovation at our portfolio companies by developing frameworks, approaches, and use cases/prototypes where AI can help re-invent their processes and business model.Reporting and Dashboarding: Create insightful reports and dashboards to consolidate key findings and provide data-driven insights for executive decision-making.This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in all aspects of successful B2B software company management, from strategic planning to execution. It provides a dynamic platform with a global scope and ample prospects for long-term career progression. Your role entails working closely with senior management and leaders to drive business growth within the company's portfolios.Day-to-Day Responsibilities:Independently conduct research and analysis to formulate strategy recommendations.Analyze and synthesize key insights from diverse data sources to drive strategy and inform decision-making.Promote thought leadership by developing and presenting reuseable data assets.Act as thought partners to leaders on strategic planning and long-term business strategy development.Collaborate across departments like Finance, M&A, and portfolio teams for in-depth research and analysis.Assess organic growth opportunities and contribute to fostering a culture of innovation.Undertake any special projects as required.Qualifications:Bachelors or Masters degree in business, economics, engineering, mathematics, philosophy, or related fields.5 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a similar analytical role, with a background in AI / software industry being advantageous.Strong strategic thinking skills to derive and deliver key insights from data.High-level of competency of data visualization tools (Power BI is a plus) and proficient in Excel and PowerPoint for effective reporting.Sound knowledge of business financials and operations.Ability to build and maintain relationships at the executive level.Skilled in synthesizing trends and consolidating findings into meaningful, visually appealing formats for presentations to executives.Excellent project management skills, communication abilities, and a self-starter attitude.High curiosity, passion for continuous learning and creative problem-solving.Demonstrated adaptability, flexibility, and willingness to travel occasionally (