Strategy director advancing Sun Life Canada’s insurance, wealth, and financial-services priorities. Leading strategic analysis, board reporting, transformation, and executive stakeholder initiatives.
Responsibilities
Conduct quantitative and qualitative research and analysis independently
Prepare and deliver recommendations on priority strategic questions for the Canadian Business
Develop and syndicate board-level and public-facing strategy documents
Engage executive stakeholders
Collaborate with strategy team members and partners across the business
Support delivery of strategic projects through workstream management, problem definition and structuring, cross-functional collaboration, status updates, and timely execution of deliverables
Conduct financial and business analysis using business strategy frameworks
Interpret analytical results and generate insights and recommendations
Manage and deliver quarterly board reports and annual report MD&A
Support Sun Life Canada's key strategic priorities, including digital initiatives and operational efficiencies through AI technologies
Prepare and deliver formal presentations and informal updates for senior management
Present results, engage partners in discussions, and support execution of next steps and recommendations
Report to the AVP, Canada Strategy and Enablement
Requirements
Minimum 4 years of relevant business experience
University degree in business administration, finance, economics, engineering, or related discipline
Experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, a startup, Chief of Staff, or equivalent role
Experience collaborating directly with very senior stakeholder groups, including C-Suite and Senior Vice President levels
Experience in digital strategy and transformation is an asset
Strong conceptual problem-solving skills, including structuring business problems, formulating and testing hypotheses, and developing recommendations
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in financial modelling tools and techniques, especially Excel
Ability to conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis and interpret and synthesize results
Experience conducting in-depth secondary research; primary research experience is an asset
Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
Ability to prepare formal business reports and presentations using PowerPoint
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
Strong project management skills and ability to prioritize and organize work effectively under tight timelines
High attention to detail
Strong, preferably expert, knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Bilingual French and English, oral and written, required for Quebec-based roles
Benefits
Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility to work from the office and virtually
Supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment
Career learning, growth, and development support
Incentive plans for eligible employees, subject to individual and company performance
Accommodation support during the application process
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