Senior Manager, Value Creation, Strategy
Job Summary
Line of Service
AdvisoryIndustry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
Delivering Deal ValueManagement Level
Senior ManagerJob Description & Summary
Want an opportunity to help shape the strategies that enable corporations private equity and pension funds make a meaningful impact on the lives of their customers shareholders employees and communities In Value Creation we advise our clients leadership teams on how to transform their businesses in the face of increasingly complex economic social and geopolitical trends. We work collaboratively with senior executives to help them navigate these trends while increasing trust and delivering sustainable outcomes.Our team works with a range of clients - from some of the largest and most complex organizations in the world to important Canadian mid-market players private equity firms and pension funds. We help our clients determine the right strategic priorities to grow profitably and maximize shareholder value while offering support and practical solutions to achieve these objectives. We combine strategic insight rigorous analysis and in-depth industry expertise with access to PwCs global network of industry and functional specialists local knowledge and resources.
Our team engages with clients on all strategic and operational aspects of their business providing strategic advice and support at the portfolio business unit and corporate level on areas such as Growth Strategy M&A Strategy Commercial Due Diligence Operational Improvement Business Model Redefinition and more. We help shape and guide strategies in the Deals and non-deals environment.
As a Senior Manager in the Value Creation team you will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of teams and lines of service across PwC and is focused on supporting our clients within Financial Services which includes Banking & Capital Markets Insurance Asset & Wealth Management and Private Equity/Pension Funds.
Meaningful Work Youll Be Part Of:
As a Senior Manageryoulllead cross-disciplinary teams of problem solvers helping to tackle complex business issues from strategy to execution.Youwill advise clients on strategic issues in connection withgrowth capability building and operational excellence from both an organic and inorganic (M&A) lens. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Strategic Analysis and Problem Solving
Own and lead the strategicproblem solvingprocess from end to end with your colleagues and clients
Buildfact based analytically richperspectives onindustriesand marketsto inform strategicchoices
Engage colleagues and Canada and across PwCs global network to build distinctive perspectives and shape solutions forclients
Drive and support the development of insight-led thought leadership at a national and global levelin order toelevate and amplify position in the market
Develop actionable strategies and present findings to clients in a clear concise manner being able to connect dots across workstreams projects and programs
Utilize firstprinciplesthinking and develop credible and pragmatic analytical approachesframeworksand methodologies
Anticipate the long-term impact of all decisions and take a broad approach to problem solving
Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail
Client Engagement and Relationship Management
Lead client interactions to understand their strategic goals and challenges
Build andmaintainstrong long-lasting relationships with clients acting as a trusted advisor to senior client executives
Manage client relationships at all levelsincluding senior leadersand build new opportunities and offerings
Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements
Initiate and lead open conversations with teamsclientsand stakeholders to build trust
Business Development and Thought Leadership
Contribute to the growth of the firm byidentifyingand pursuing new business opportunities with new and existing clients
Proactively lead practice development by setting strategy and driving the development of newbusinessin the market
Support partners in client account management andparticipatein proposal development perspectivedevelopmentand thought leadership publications
Build strong networks within the firm to spot andcapitaliseon opportunities across disciplines
Stay abreast of industry trends and share insights with both internal teams and clients
Project Leadership and Delivery
Oversee multiple projectssimultaneouslyanddevelop project plans define projectobjectives and manage resources effectively
Ensure high-quality deliverables that meet client expectations and adhere to industry standards
Be accountable for all aspects of project deliveryqualityand economics
Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations
Manageengagementfinancials and project profitability
Team Management and Development
Manage mentor and develop a team of associates and managers fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
Lead large multi-disciplinary teams in the delivery of exceptional services and outcomes to clients
Provide regular feedback conduct performance evaluations andidentifyprofessional development opportunities
Encourage knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team
Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels
Demonstrate a commitment to valuing differencesdevelopingand coaching diverse teams and ensuring diverse perspectives are heard
Experiences and Skills Youll Use to Solve:
The successful candidate is a professional at either a consulting firm a large-scale asset manager private equity firm pension fund or large corporation with a minimum of 8 years of experience.Experience in Financial Services is an asset.
Professional services experience isa must along withdemonstratedexperience leading teams through complex engagements.Previousexperiences are likely to include:
Helping companies define and evaluate corporate and business unit strategies and investment portfolios
Reflecting market competitive and other external drivers with specific areas of focus including Corporate Strategy Business Strategy Deals Strategy andTransformation
Leading teams / multiple work streams toestablishsuccessful project conclusion - i.e. delivery of quality work on time and within budget
Experienced with project problem diagnosis solution development client communications facilitation of decision making documentation managing client expectations and team leadership
Building productive relationships with team members and clients both long term and day-to-day by using a collaborative approach with thorough listening skills and the ability to manage through influence
Utilizing first principles thinking and developing credible and pragmatic analytical approachesframeworksand methodologies
Analyzing complex quantitative and qualitative data in an efficient manner and synthesizing the output into meaningful and actionable insights
Communicating effectively in an organized and knowledgeable manner in written and verbal formats to senior audiences and being able to deliver difficult messages with persuasiveness and sensitivity
Leading executive discussions through meetings workshops and working sessions
Identifyingand pursuing new business opportunities and leading client / market development
Attractingretainingassessingand developing staff / team members
Demonstrating flexibility and creativity in managing work-life balance of self and team members
Demonstrating Power User ability with MS Office suite of applications including WordPowerPointand Excel
Demonstratingproficiencyin a variety of AI tools
Willing to travel occasionally throughout Canada with the potential to travel outside of Canada depending on client requirements
Education
Advanced university degree in public or business administration finance economics engineering law or related fields. CFA or similar qualification is desirable but not.
Thisposition ensures continuity and upholds our standards of excellence following the departure of a valued team member.
The salary range for this position is $150000 - $200000.The posted salary rangerepresentsthe expected hiring range forPwC locations in major citycentres. Given our national recruiting approach ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada base salary isdeterminedby your skills experiencequalificationsand work location.In addition to base salary eligible employees may have opportunities toparticipatein variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements.We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation.During the hiring process our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.
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Education (if blank degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Active Listening Analytical Thinking Business Administration Carve-Outs Change Management Coaching and Feedback Communication Contract Negotiation Cost Efficiency Cost Reduction Creativity Embracing Change Emotional Regulation Empathy Enhanced Due Diligence HR Due Diligence Inclusion Influence Initial Public Offering (IPO) Intellectual Curiosity Learning Agility M&A Strategy Market Research 22 moreDesired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship
NoGovernment Clearance Required
NoJob Posting End Date
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