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Assistant Vice President, Strategy

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Canada Life

Jan 16

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Consulting
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Toronto

AI generated summary

  • You need 7+ years in consulting or strategy, a relevant degree, strong analytical skills, experience managing teams, and proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel. An MBA is preferred.
  • You will lead a team on transformation projects, conduct analyses, develop financial models, manage stakeholder communications, and ensure strategy alignment across departments.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of top-tier management consulting or corporate strategy experience
  • Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or Law preferred
  • MBA, or equivalent, preferred; other comparable professional designations considered
  • Track record on end-to-end ownership of projects and managing high-performing teams
  • Strong business acumen, with demonstrated aptitude for strategic, analytical and critical thinking
  • Demonstrated leadership, communication, influencing, and relationship building skills
  • Experience coaching and mentoring, especially in analytical, strategy and/or communications skills
  • Excellent analytical skills, including financial analysis, research and complex modeling
  • Expert in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel

Responsibilities

  • Lead an engagement team of 1 to 4 directors and analysts – with end-to-end ownership of the strategy, design, and launch of a transformation project
  • Deliver across the full life-cycle of a transformation, from diagnostic, business casing, approvals, to solution design and transformation office set up
  • Work closely with business leaders, external consultants, vendors, and other stakeholders independently and proactively
  • Provide analytical backing for majority of decisions – we are a fact-based, data-driven company
  • Develop financial models for M&A or partnership opportunities
  • Conduct market scans and competitor insights from industry associations, publications, and research reports
  • Support in sourcing, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding talent
  • Ensure strategy translates to clear business plans, with measurable outcomes, and communicate those with the involved departments
  • Perform other related duties e.g., represent strategic vision across departments to ensure alignment
  • Support in the creation and dissemination of board, investor day, and CEO Leadership table materials

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Assistant Vice President, Strategy.

What team is this position a part of?

This position is part of the Business Modernization team at Canada Life.

What is the primary focus of the Business Modernization team?

The primary focus of the Business Modernization team is to ensure the business is future-proofed by addressing rapidly evolving trends in demographics, regulation, technology, and shifting customer and advisor needs.

What kind of transformations does this role involve?

This role involves high-visibility, high-impact transformations, including long-term technology change, vendor engagement, M&A, AI transformation, and manufacturing and distribution across Group, Insurance, and Wealth.

Who does this role report to?

This role reports to a Vice-President, Strategy.

What will be the size of the engagement team you will lead?

You will lead an engagement team of 1 to 4 directors and analysts.

What skills are required for this position?

Required skills include strong business acumen, strategic, analytical, and critical thinking abilities, as well as excellent leadership, communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills.

What kind of educational background is preferred for this role?

An undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or Law is preferred, and an MBA or equivalent is also preferred.

How many years of experience are required for this role?

A minimum of 7 years of top-tier management consulting or corporate strategy experience is required.

What kind of analytical skills should candidates possess?

Candidates should have excellent analytical skills, including financial analysis, research, and complex modeling.

Will there be opportunities for coaching and mentoring in this role?

Yes, this role involves experience in coaching and mentoring, particularly in analytical, strategy, and communication skills.

What tools or software should candidates be proficient in?

Candidates should be experts in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.

How does Canada Life support diversity and inclusion?

Canada Life is committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, valuing unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents, and building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which it operates.

Will applicants receive feedback if they are not selected for an interview?

Yes, Canada Life will contact only those who qualify for an interview, but they thank all applicants for their interest.

Are accommodations available during the application process?

Yes, a Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process.

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Canada Life

Helping Canadians improve their financial, physical and mental well-being.

Finance
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1847
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At Canada Life, we’re focused on improving the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Whether handling policy claims, help growing and protecting clients’ retirement and investment savings, providing workplace mental health support for all employers or helping build stronger communities by investing in community projects, we are committed to putting the customer first in all that we do. That trust is built on the dedication, skill and energy of our employees and advisors and their commitment to our customers and to our communities. Canada Life is a subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco Inc. and is a member of the Power Corporation group of companies.