Manager Corporate and Operational Strategy (Montreal)

The opportunity

Corporate and Operational Strategy is EYs executive strategy practice. The EY-Parthenon brand is the home of our fast-growing global strategy capability. We advise corporate and private equity clients on strategic and commercial issues affecting their key investment choices. Areas of our work include:

• Corporate and BU strategy
• Strategy assessment
• Market entry strategy and opportunity sizing
• Product and business unit strategy development
• Divestment options analysis
• Purpose-led strategy and long-term value
• Business model reinvention
• Portfolio strategy
• Digital strategy and innovation
• Go-to-market strategy
• Strategic cost evaluation
• Commercial due diligence

Youll work with a high-performing integrated team which focuses on a variety of global and local corporate government and private equity clients. Youll have a diverse range of stretching experiences which will give you continuous learning and development opportunities as well as a great sense of achievement. The Canadian Practice is closely integrated with the Americas EY Parthenon organization. We bring the power of our deep global and local insights client relationships and an informed current perspective.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a candidate to join as a Manager within the Canadian Corporate and Operational Strategy team. The Manager will play an integral role that involves working closely with other members of the rapidly growing Americas Corporate and Operational Strategy team to deliver a variety of engagements.

We are looking for candidates who can:

• Serve as primary contacts for our clients identify and solve client issues
• Assess attractiveness of potential targets turning around underperforming institutions reducing costs via operational/organizational improvements and implementing changes
• Frame strategic issues and shape potential courses of action
• Support client relationship management while executing projects delivering a high degree of client satisfaction with the engagement process
• Generate new business opportunities and develop long term relationships and network internally and externally
• Perform primary and secondary research including data gathering interviews and surveys
• Develop and execute workplans including analytics both qualitative and quantitative
• Develop the story the output to narrate the solution to the clients problem including written output (slides)
• Develop and sustain effective relationships with client stakeholders
• Foster an inclusive culture throughout the team and within engagements
• Develop a community within the team volunteering to support to develop an offer or other internal practice build initiatives such as Learning Operations Resourcing Recruitment etc.
• Proactively build a personal network within the firm
• Be comfortable in a team environment that actively encourages members voicing different views to reach the optimal solution for clients
• Be entrepreneurial in seeking ways to deliver increased client impact
• This role involves interaction with clients operating nationally and globally. Bilingualism in both French and English is therefore a requirement of this role

Ideal qualifications for this position include:

• Engineering Finance or Commerce undergrad (MA MBA PhD an asset)
• Minimum of five years relevant work experience in management consulting strategy function leadership or private equity experience
• Work/leadership experience with demonstrated impact
• Personable with strong client facing and presentation skills strategic thinker and deductive reasoner
• Strong aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis and the ability to link business strategy to performance
• Exceptional problem-solving skills analytical quantitative and conceptual
• Advanced modelling skills (Excel) and visualization skills (Tableau and/or Power BI)
• Effective organization and time management skills with ability to work under demanding environment overtime and adhere to project deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A passion for delivering impact demonstrated initiative taking high energy and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas
• Comfort with ambiguity

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

What we look for

Were interested in talented professionals with the ability to visualize our clients goals and think creatively to facilitate them - often in politically charged environments. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and a genuine passion for taking on new challenges this role is for you.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package whereyoullbe rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our addition our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program a comprehensive medical prescription drug and dental coverage plan a defined contribution pension plan a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence) and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical financial and social well-being. Plus we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way thats right for you

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