Associate Director, Business Optimization & Strategy

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

As part of the Chief Data Office (CDO), we're seeking a strategic thinker to support the development and execution of key strategy & transformation initiatives.

• Support the development and execution of strategic roadmaps (key insights maturity, transformation initiatives, or service optimization)
• Contribute to business cases and help assess how initiatives align with enterprise priorities
• Work with teams to consolidate fragmented efforts into unified approaches
• Translate strategy into prioritized, achievable milestones with clear success metrics

• Create executive‑ready decks, reports, and narratives that articulate strategy, progress, and value proposition
• Develop compelling visualizations and strategic insights to support senior leadership decision‑making
• Prepare leadership for critical meetings and decision‑making forums
• Communicate complex initiatives with clarity and confidence to senior leadership and key stakeholders

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders across the enterprise
• Serve as a point of contact for questions and coordination needs related to assigned initiatives
• Facilitate workshops and working sessions to align stakeholders on priorities, standards, and objectives
• Manage competing demands through transparent decision‑making frameworks

• Support the execution of transformation programs and initiatives
• Work with cross‑functional teams to implement solutions and support service improvements
• Track progress and maintain visibility of key initiatives
• Help document processes and maintain records of program status and outcomes

• Strategic Mindset:
  Ability to understand how initiatives fit into the bigger picture and think through implications
• Strong Communicator:
  Comfortable presenting to senior leaders; skill in explaining complex topics clearly and concisely
• Relationship Builder:
  Ability to work well with others, build trust, and navigate different perspectives
• Organized & Detail‑Oriented:
  Comfortable managing multiple work streams and delivering quality work on schedule
• Self‑Driven:
  Highly motivated, proactive problem‑solver who takes ownership and drives outcomes with minimal supervision
• Collaborative:
  Enjoys working across teams and bringing different groups together toward common goals

• Minimum of 5 years of people management experience in an operational environment.
• Experience in the Financial Services industry with a focus on data‑related activities.
• Strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deliver results.
• Ability to influence and build long‑lasting relationships across business and technical stakeholders.
• Strong team building and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to prepare and present complex information to senior leadership through executive‑level presentations and strategic communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated change management and stakeholder engagement capabilities.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Proven program/project management experience with track record of delivering complex initiatives.

• Familiarity with workflow management tools such as JIRA.
• Knowledge of global data management regulations (e.g., BCBS 239, FRB).

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits and competitive compensation
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team
• Opportunities to do challenging work

• Big Data Management
• Collaboration
• Critical Thinking
• Data Administration
• Data Governance
• Decision Making
• Information Capture
• Knowledge Organization
• Leadership
• Long Term Planning
• People Management
• Performance Metrics
• Relationship Management
• Repository Tools
• Service Delivery
• Strategic Planning

Address: 175 WESTERN PKY:

BEDFORD

City:
Bedford

Country:
Canada

Work hours/week: 37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform: CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

Final date to receive applications:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Final date to receive applications date above.