Senior business strategy advisor shaping transformation initiatives for Desjardins, North America's largest cooperative financial group. Advising leaders, developing strategic policies, and guiding complex cross-sector projects.
Responsibilities
Advise clients and partners to help them position, plan, develop, execute and monitor strategic projects and initiatives
Develop and update policies, standards, models and programs supporting strategic projects and initiatives
Identify, analyze and diagnose major issues and make recommendations to decision-making bodies
Represent the unit before decision-making bodies
Represent Desjardins’s position when making agreements with external partners and organizations
Develop plans and business intelligence; monitor business plans and performance; set targets; identify opportunities to improve service delivery
Design and deliver business strategies and solutions aligned with the business architecture of organizational transformation and shift initiatives
Lead and influence development projects and complex, highly innovative strategic initiatives involving multiple sectors
Develop and recommend strategic directions and business positions
Advise on planning and execution of operationally and conceptually complex projects and initiatives requiring comprehensive analysis and organizational understanding
Interact and coordinate frequently with stakeholders across a wide range of fields
Serve as expert advisor, subject matter expert, resource person and coach for senior management and decision-making bodies
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a related field
A minimum of eight years of relevant experience
Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Knowledge of French is required
Interpersonal savvy
Strategic mindset
Benefits
Competitive salary and annual bonus
4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
Group insurance including telemedicine
Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
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