Senior Manager - Corporate and Operational Strategy (Montreal)

Montreal, QC
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence.We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.Join EY and help to build a better working world.The opportunityCorporate and Operational Strategy is EY's 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

You'll work with a high-performing, integrated team which focuses on a variety of global and local corporate, government, and private equity clients. You'll 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.ResponsibilitiesWe are looking for a candidate to join as Senior Manager in the Canadian Corporate and Operational Strategy team. The Senior 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 and help develop our practice further.We are looking for candidates who can:

Lead a team, at times multiple teams, to deliver client impact while having a positive professional experience
Provide effective apprenticeship coaching to junior tenured colleagues
Manage complexity and lead the engagement planning
Lead the development of the 'story' - the output to narrate the solution to the client's problem - including written output (slides)
Develop and sustain effective relationships with client stakeholders
Engage in / lead client development opportunities
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
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:

8 + years of management consulting, strategy function leadership, or private equity experience
Proven effective team leadership experience
Entrepreneurism / initiative taking with demonstratable results
Commerce, Engineering, Finance or Legal degree (MA, MBA, PhD an asset)
Excellent communication skills, able to convey complex concepts in an effective manner
Outstanding academic achievement from a top academic institution
Exceptional problem-solving skills - analytical, quantitative and conceptual
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 forWe're 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 offerWe offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In 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 that's right for you

To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any accommodations you may need.Inclusiveness at EYInclusiveness is at the heart of who we are and how we work. We're committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We embrace diversity and are committed to combating systemic racism, advancing gender equity and women in leadership, advocating for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, promoting our neuroinclusion and accessibility initiatives, and are dedicated to amplifying the voices of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) nationally as we strive towards reconciliation. Our diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives make our people unique and help guide us. Because when people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.Learn about our commitment to Inclusiveness atEY | Building a better working worldEY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.At EY, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as one element of our recruitment process to enhance efficiency and improve the candidate experience. While AI supports us in our process, human judgment and decision-making remain integral in our candidate experience. We are committed to the responsible use of AI, and our practices are continuously reviewed and refined to ensure they align with the highest ethical principles and regulatory requirements.To all recruitment agencies: EY does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Any resumes submitted without a prior agreement or request from our hiring team will not be considered. EY is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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