Director, Strategy and Corporate Development
About The Position
The decision to join a company is a big one. We have opportunities for creative and energetic people like you, who are interested in working for a group of iconic, industry-leading Canadian companies. The Strategy & Corporate Development team at George Weston Limited (GWL) plays a crucial role in developing and executing high-priority initiatives for the corporate centre as well as GWL’s operating businesses (Loblaw Companies Limited, and Choice Properties). We offer a unique and exciting blend of projects across Strategy, M&A, and Corporate Finance and our team is comprised of professionals with strategic and transactional expertise. For this role, we are looking for a candidate with a strong background in M&A transaction support, but as an ideal candidate, you will be eager to enhance your skillset and build expertise across all areas that our team covers. If you are a self-driven individual with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills as well as strong interpersonal skills to proactively engage and build relationships with business stakeholders and senior leadership, we look forward to receiving your application.
Requirements
- Minimum 6-8 years of applicable experience ideally in Investment Banking, M&A, Private Equity, or Transaction-driven Corporate Development roles
- Strong corporate finance knowledge and financial analysis skills. Experience in complex strategic, valuation and transactional modeling is required
- Relevant university degree(s) (e.g., Bachelor of Commerce or Business Administration, MBA, Masters of Finance, etc.)
- Strong written communication and presentation skills
- Creative problem solving and strong analytical capabilities to address unstructured and complex business strategy questions
- Project management abilities to support large functional teams and complex projects and transactions
Nice To Haves
- CFA, CPA, CBV or other finance designations considered a plus
- Additional, relevant experience in Consulting, Strategy, Business Development considered a plus
- Experience in Retail, Food or Consumer Goods industries desirable
Responsibilities
- Drive end-to-end M&A transaction initiatives including deal evaluation, structuring, financial analysis, modelling, project management, presentations, diligence, and integration planning
- Develop and evaluate strategic plans and drive projects for the operating businesses, from analysis, research, financial to operational modeling and presentations
- Lead project teams and develop junior staff to provide high-quality outputs
- Act as internal advisor and thought partner for our operating businesses and their senior leadership, developing strong business relationships
- Interact effectively with internal business managers and external advisors and consultants and guide their work output and objectives – e.g., investment bankers, lawyers, consultants, and accountants
Benefits
- A competitive compensation and benefits package
- Ongoing opportunities for learning and career development
- Employee share ownership program, group RRSP & Pension Program
- Health and wellness subsidy
- Subsidized fitness membership and on-site gym
- Commitment to community support and volunteerism
- Recognition and social events
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
