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Corporate and Business StrategyManagement Level
DirectorJob Description & Summary
A career within Corporate and Business Strategy services will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients make an impact on the lives of their beneficiaries, clients, and society. As part of PwC’s ‘New Equation’ strategy, Strategy& advises our clients’ leadership teams on how to transform their businesses in the face of increasingly complex economic, environmental, social and geopolitical factors. We work collaboratively with senior executives to help them increase trust and deliver sustainable outcomes that make a positive impact on their business and society.Meaningful work you’ll be part of
As a Director in Private Equity & Pensions - Corporate Strategy, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues by developing pragmatic and sustainable strategies that are executable and have an impact. Responsibilities include but not limited to:
Work with leading maple 8 and other top pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, asset managers, and alternative asset managers in Canada and globally
Lead engagements with clients across a broad range of topics such as growth strategy, ESG and sustainability, digital strategy, culture and much more
Manage day-to-day activities and delivery across broader client teams
Contribute knowledge of asset management, pension funds, private equity and/or alternative investments as well as broader buy-side ecosystem (e.g. service providers)
Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations
Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinions from all
Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels
Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail
Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to generate insights
Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realizes they are required
Use straightforward, concise, and compelling communication, in a structured way, when influencing others
Analyze complex quantitative and qualitative data in an efficient manner and synthesizing the output into meaningful and actionable insights
Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements
Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust
Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct
Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve
Deep knowledge and understanding in a professional services or in-house strategy environment at a Consulting firm in a business transformation, strategic planning function, chief of staff or similar roles
10 years+ of investment management in a Consulting firm obtained through consulting experience with large scale asset owners, asset managers, or alternative asset managers
Demonstrated expertise acquired through completion of relevant industry certifications including, but not limited to, CFA, CAIA, IMC Certificate is desirable
Experience leading complex transformational and/or modernization programs built around technology solutions
Demonstrated credibility in influencing, selling and developing business within the investment management sectors or related financial services clients
Capability to hunt in packs and identify and pursue new business opportunities, and support client development in collaboration with the broader team and PwC network
Using first principles thinking, can develop credible and pragmatic analytical approaches, frameworks and methodologies
Experience developing technology strategies and roadmaps, including comfort with various frameworks and methodologies, to enable the client to deliver as-is, future state and transformed services
Ability to develop and deliver effective and organized communication in written and verbal form to senior audiences with appropriate persuasiveness and sensitivity
Established ability to deliver quality work on time and within budget
Willingness to build productive relationships with team members and clients, both long term and day-to-day
Ability to manage through influence across all levels of internal and external stakeholders
Passionate about attracting, retaining, and developing staff / team members
An entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to delivering long-term results that are beneficial to our clients and our firm
Demonstrated flexibility and creativity in managing work-life balance of self and team members
A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences, developing and coaching diverse teams, and ensuring diverse perspectives are heard
Why you’ll love PwC
We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc
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At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation.Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus précieux, c’est notre personnel. Et c’est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons à cœur de créer une communauté équitable et inclusive de professionnels de la résolution de problèmes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment à sa place. Nous savons que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et résoudre des problèmes importants n’est possible que si notre milieu de travail reflète la diversité de la société dans laquelle nous vivons.Nous tenons à répondre à vos besoins tout au long du processus de demande d’emploi, d’entrevue et d’embauche. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation pour être parfaitement à l’aise, faites-le-nous savoir à l’étape de la demande d’emploi.Pour en savoir plus sur l’inclusion et la diversité chez PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/fr/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Faites partie de La Nouvelle équation.At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. We’re a network of firms in 152 countries with over 327,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, advisory and tax services. Find out more and tell us what matters to you by visiting us at www.pwc.com. PwC refers to the PwC network and/or one or more of its member firms, each of which is a separate legal entity.
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