Strategy Associate

Overview

Strategy Associate at CORA Group
- Jonas Software. Compensation & Role Details: CAD $100,000 - $120,000 total compensation including a guaranteed bonus. Role Type:
New Role. AI Disclosure: AI is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this role.

8133 Warden Ave. #400, Markham, ON L6G 1B3. Working arrangements
- In office 1-2 days per month (less than a day a week). Remote work within Canada can be an option.

The Strategy Associate role is a dynamic position that will give you exposure to many different departments and companies  will work collaboratively with senior management to focus on driving operational excellence, applying best practices, and improving financial insights and performance. You will work on analytical projects and consulting projects for different business units ensuring business unit leadership has the data and information required to make critical business decisions, define strategies, and improve operations.

This role also designs, develops, and maintains performance measurements, models, and reports on strategic input drivers to continuously improve the performance of the business.

This role will be part of the CORA Strategy team and will work closely on a day-to-day basis with the Strategy Manager, Director, EVP, Portfolio CEO and General Managers. This position will work cross functionally with operations, finance, technology, and sales to drive improvements across the business.

• Great entry point into Constellation Software. Opportunity to advance in operational leadership roles such as business unit leader, group leader, integration manager, M&A roles etc.
• Work with a proven team of leaders and executives that will provide mentorship and guidance
• Opportunity to understand all areas of the business and implement meaningful changes to drive improved performance at corporate & business level
• Bonus + 3 weeks of vacation + 6 floater days + Great benefits + Stock purchase program + Learning program
• Flexible/remote working arrangements option

• Manage and execute ambiguous internal consulting engagements, supporting CEOs with organic growth initiatives, strategic planning, and pricing projects – including framing problems, gathering and analyzing data, generating insights, and delivering executive ready recommendations
• Conduct data-driven opportunity assessments and convert analysis into specific initiatives that drive recurring revenue and profitability
• Understand the dynamics of new industries, products, customer segments, and operational models quickly. Perform in-depth market sizing, trend evaluation, and competitive analysis to shape business strategies
• Develop effective pricing strategies and build forecasting models to support growth initiatives such as launching new products and/or geographical expansions
• Participate in integration projects working closely with the integration lead to ensure goals are met in accordance with the investment thesis and analysis is conducted timely to meet investment return
• Maintain disciplined project oversight, proactively drive follow-ups, and monitor essential KPIs to ensure recommendations translate into measurable outcomes
• Facilitate strategy workshops that enable leaders to align priorities, challenge assumptions, and commit to execution
• Contribute meaningfully to the evolution of the strategy team by collaborating with the senior team members and actively contributing ideas & insights

• 3-5 years of consulting experience or comparable including corporate strategy/development, investment banking, private equity, or similar in technology/software industry.
• Demonstrated skills in strategic analysis, planning, and problem solving
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to develop PowerPoint presentations and communicate effectively with senior audiences
• Ability to conduct complex quantitative analyses (e.g. Excel modeling)
• Learning mindset
• B2B software industry experience considered an asset

• Competitive base salary and bonus
• Significant upwards growth trajectory for high performers
• Generous vacation policy and supplemental health benefits…