Description
This is a hybrid role with a mix of remote and in-office working
Who We Are
At Fidelity, we’ve been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years. We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and we’re constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients. As a privately owned company, we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future.
Working with us means you’ll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day. You’ll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive environment where you’ll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and professionally.
What We Do
The Strategy & Corporate Development Team's key responsibility is to provide high quality business & strategy consulting and corporate development / M&A services for Fidelity Canada and to support the most senior stakeholders across the organization. This is achieved by establishing strong relationships with these client groups while meeting the needs and interest of all stakeholders.
The Strategy & Corporate Development Manager (internal title: Corporate Development Manager) will operate as part of various teams through working groups and steering committees on a variety of efforts. At times the Manager will be required to operate independently and to undertake any / all such work to ‘get the job done’. This role will be required to build strong partnerships with business leaders and colleagues by providing exceptional management consulting and business strategy support.
This role will reside in the Finance & Corporate Services department, specifically on the Corporate Development team reporting to the Director, Corporate Development. The focus and nature of the individual’s work will vary over time, reflecting Fidelity Canada’s business strategy, priorities, and challenges. The role may also work with the Fidelity Business Consulting team at FIL for wider Fidelity International imperatives.
What You Will Do
Business Consulting
- Provide high quality business consulting services and advice to senior-level stakeholders in region, to support achievement of Fidelity’s strategic objectives.
Strategy Consulting
- Contribute to and as required lead exercises to assess, develop, and execute winning strategies for businesses across Fidelity Canada.
Corporate Development
- Support Fidelity Canada in the sourcing, qualification, diligence, and execution of corporate development actions (e.g., mergers, acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures, partnerships) within Canada.
Competitor & Market Research
- Generating insight from trends, disruptions, innovations, and challenges that may impact our industry, markets, clients, and business propositions, and using knowledge of Fidelity and of our corporate ecosystem to determine the likely impact and response
Stakeholder Presentations and Discussions
- Design, contribute to, and, as necessary, lead presentations, report out on progress, and guide discussions with working teams, Steering Committees, and Fidelity Canada’s executive team
Expertise You Will Bring
Demonstrable core strategy consulting skills; skilled problem-solver
Experience with business strategy and innovation frameworks used in advising businesses seeking to implement new strategies
Strong stakeholder management skills: confidence and ability to engage with and suitably challenge senior managers
Demonstrate good project management skills
Ability to influence without authority
Independent, curious, Risk Taker. Can thrive in fast-paced environment where business conditions and projects have tight deadlines and can continually change
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Applications, especially Excel and Power Point
High level of financial acumen
Ability to build relationships across a variety of business functions and levels; demonstrable experience of navigating large, multi-disciplinary organizations
Demonstrated individual and team leadership capabilities
What We’re Looking For
4+ years experience…
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