Manager - Corporate and Operational Strategy (Montreal)

EY • Montreal, QC

118d

About The Position

Corporate and Operational Strategy is EY’s executive strategy practice. The EY-Parthenon brand is the home of our fast-growing global strategy capability. We advise corporate and private equity clients on strategic and commercial issues affecting their key investment choices. Areas of our work include:

Corporate and BU strategy
Strategy assessment
Market entry strategy and opportunity sizing
Product and business unit strategy development
Divestment options analysis
Purpose-led strategy and long-term value
Business model reinvention
Portfolio strategy
Digital strategy and innovation
Go-to-market strategy
Strategic cost evaluation
Commercial due diligence

You'll work with a high-performing, integrated team which focuses on a variety of global and local corporate, government, and private equity clients. You'll have a diverse range of stretching experiences which will give you continuous learning and development opportunities as well as a great sense of achievement. The Canadian Practice is closely integrated with the Americas EY Parthenon organization. We bring the power of our deep global and local insights, client relationships and an informed, current perspective.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Requirements

• Engineering, Finance or Commerce undergrad (MA, MBA, PhD an asset)
• Minimum of five years relevant work experience in management consulting, strategy function leadership, or private equity experience
• Work/leadership experience with demonstrated impact
• Personable with strong client facing and presentation skills, strategic thinker and deductive reasoner
• Strong aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis and the ability to link business strategy to performance
• Exceptional problem-solving skills – analytical, quantitative and conceptual
• Advanced modelling skills (Excel) and visualization skills (Tableau and/or Power BI)
• Effective organization and time management skills with ability to work under demanding environment, overtime and adhere to project deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A passion for delivering impact, demonstrated initiative taking, high energy and the ability to adapt to new challenges and ideas
• Comfort with ambiguity
• Bilingualism in both French and English is therefore a requirement of this role

Nice To Haves

• MA
• MBA
• PhD

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contacts for our clients, identify and solve client issues
• Assess attractiveness of potential targets, turning around underperforming institutions, reducing costs via operational/organizational improvements and implementing changes
• Frame strategic issues and shape potential courses of action
• Support client relationship management while executing projects, delivering a high degree of client satisfaction with the engagement process
• Generate new business opportunities and develop long term relationships and network internally and externally
• Perform primary and secondary research including data gathering, interviews, and surveys
• Develop and execute workplans including analytics, both qualitative and quantitative
• Develop the ‘story’ – the output to narrate the solution to the client’s problem – including written output (slides)
• Develop and sustain effective relationships with client stakeholders
• Foster an inclusive culture throughout the team and within engagements
• Develop a community within the team – volunteering to support to develop an offer, or other internal practice build initiatives such as Learning, Operations, Resourcing, Recruitment, etc.
• Proactively build a personal network within the firm
• Be comfortable in a team environment that actively encourages members voicing different views to reach the optimal solution for clients
• Be entrepreneurial in seeking ways to deliver increased client impact

Benefits

• We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.
• In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future.
• Our Total Rewards package includes a discretionary bonus program, a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage plan, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being.
• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager