Senior Manager, Strategy Development

Mackenzie Financial Corporation•Toronto, ON

1d•CA$102,000 - CA$141,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Mackenzie Investments, a key part of IGM Financial Inc., is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategy Development. This role reports to the AVP, Strategy, Planning & Forecasting and will be instrumental in supporting strategy development across Mackenzie Investments. The successful candidate will manage all facets of key strategy development projects, including data collection, financial and non-financial analysis, stakeholder engagement, project oversight, creation of presentation materials, and delivery of presentations. Project scope will be diverse, covering market and segment strategies, growth initiatives, cost optimization, and M&A or strategic partnerships. As the Strategic Project Leader for the Operating Committee, this role will drive critical strategic initiatives that influence the organization's direction and performance.

Requirements

Post-secondary degree in business or a related field.
7+ years of relevant experience in a corporate, professional services, consulting, asset management, or financial services environment.
Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end strategy development projects, including problem framing, stakeholder alignment, workstream planning, resource coordination, timeline management, and trade-off decisions.
Strong quantitative, financial, and qualitative analytical skills, with the ability to add structure to complex problems, conduct research and analysis, develop business cases, and formulate sound recommendations.
Resourceful, curious, and creative problem-solver with strong business acumen and the ability to work through ambiguous or unstructured challenges.
Strong relationship management and communication skills, including the ability to influence, write, present, and explain complex topics clearly to senior stakeholders and Operating Committee members.
Self-starter and collaborative team player who is achievement-oriented, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities, and focused on organizational outcomes.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Tableau or other visualization tools is an asset.
Experience with industry research platforms such as Morningstar Direct, eVestment, or Simfund.
Curiosity in leveraging Microsoft Copilot and enterprise AI tools to improve productivity and workflow.

Responsibilities

Independently drive internal and external research to inform strategic priorities and recommendations.
Support the end-to-end strategy development process, including project management, timelines, stakeholder management, and alignment on approach.
Conduct comprehensive analysis and research to identify and evaluate strategic opportunities and risks, including market research, competitive analysis, financial analysis, and other relevant analyses.
Provide strategic insights and recommendations to the Operating Committee and other senior stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
Collaborate with senior executives, department heads, and cross-functional teams to guide work, gather data and input, drive alignment, and ensure strategic recommendations are socialized and formally reviewed.
Develop business cases and reviews, including economic models, to formulate recommendations for the Mackenzie CEO and senior management.
Lead preparation of presentation materials for strategy projects, including working sessions, initial recommendations, approvals across senior management, IGM Board materials, and Operating Committee presentations.
Stay current with industry trends, regulatory developments, best practices, and emerging competitors relevant to the organization, providing thought leadership on strategic matters.
Collaborate closely with the Business Operations and Strategy team in planning, execution, and monitoring of strategic projects, including performance tracking, progress reports, and status updates.
Liaise and collaborate with internal and external sources of influence and knowledge.