Senior Manager, Value Creation, Strategy

PwC•Toronto, ON

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Want an opportunity to help shape the strategies that enable corporations, private equity and pension funds make a meaningful impact on the lives of their customers, shareholders, employees, and communities? In Value Creation we advise our clients' leadership teams on how to transform their businesses in the face of increasingly complex economic, social, and geopolitical trends. We work collaboratively with senior executives to help them navigate these trends, while increasing trust and delivering sustainable outcomes. Our team works with a range of clients - from some of the largest and most complex organizations in the world to important Canadian mid-market players, private equity firms and pension funds. We help our clients determine the right strategic priorities to grow profitably and maximize shareholder value, while offering support and practical solutions to achieve these objectives. We combine strategic insight, rigorous analysis and in-depth industry expertise with access to PwC's global network of industry and functional specialists, local knowledge and resources. Our team engages with clients on all strategic and operational aspects of their business, providing strategic advice and support at the portfolio, business unit, and corporate level on areas such as Growth Strategy, M&A Strategy, Commercial Due Diligence, Operational Improvement, Business Model Redefinition, and more. We help shape and guide strategies in the Deals and non-deals environment. As a Senior Manager in the Value Creation team, you will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of teams and lines of service across PwC and is focused on supporting our clients within Financial Services which includes Banking & Capital Markets, Insurance, Asset & Wealth Management and Private Equity/Pension Funds.

Requirements

Minimum of 8 years of experience.
Experience in Financial Services is an asset.
Professional services experience is a must, along with demonstrated experience leading teams through complex engagements.
Helping companies define and evaluate corporate and business unit strategies and investment portfolios
Reflecting market, competitive and other external drivers with specific areas of focus including Corporate Strategy, Business Strategy, Deals Strategy, and Transformation
Leading teams / multiple work streams to establish successful project conclusion - i.e., delivery of quality work on time and within budget
Experienced with project problem diagnosis, solution development, client communications, facilitation of decision making, documentation, managing client expectations, and team leadership
Building productive relationships with team members and clients, both long term and day-to-day, by using a collaborative approach with thorough listening skills and the ability to manage through influence
Utilizing first principles thinking, and developing credible and pragmatic analytical approaches, frameworks and methodologies
Analyzing complex quantitative and qualitative data in an efficient manner and synthesizing the output into meaningful and actionable insights
Communicating effectively in an organized and knowledgeable manner in written and verbal formats to senior audiences and being able to deliver difficult messages with persuasiveness and sensitivity
Leading executive discussions through meetings, workshops and working sessions
Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, and leading client / market development
Attracting, retaining, assessing and developing staff / team members
Demonstrating flexibility and creativity in managing work-life balance of self and team members
Demonstrating Power User ability with MS Office suite of applications including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Demonstrating proficiency in a variety of AI tools
Willing to travel occasionally throughout Canada, with the potential to travel outside of Canada, depending on client requirements

Nice To Haves

CFA or similar qualification is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Own and lead the strategic problem solving process from end to end with your colleagues and clients
Build fact based, analytically rich perspectives on industries and markets to inform strategic choices
Engage colleagues and Canada and across PwC’s global network to build distinctive perspectives and shape solutions for clients
Drive and support the development of insight-led thought leadership at a national and global level in order to elevate and amplify position in the market
Develop actionable strategies and present findings to clients in a clear, concise manner, being able to connect dots across workstreams, projects and programs
Utilize first principles thinking, and develop credible and pragmatic analytical approaches, frameworks and methodologies
Anticipate the long-term impact of all decisions and take a broad approach to problem solving
Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail
Lead client interactions to understand their strategic goals and challenges
Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor to senior client executives
Manage client relationships at all levels including senior leaders and build new opportunities and offerings
Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements
Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust
Contribute to the growth of the firm by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities with new and existing clients
Proactively lead practice development by setting strategy and driving the development of new business in the market
Support partners in client account management and participate in proposal development, perspective development and thought leadership publications
Build strong networks within the firm to spot and capitalise on opportunities across disciplines
Stay abreast of industry trends and share insights with both internal teams and clients
Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, and develop project plans, define project objectives, and manage resources effectively
Ensure high-quality deliverables that meet client expectations and adhere to industry standards
Be accountable for all aspects of project delivery, quality and economics
Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations
Manage engagement financials and project profitability
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of associates and managers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture
Lead large, multi-disciplinary teams in the delivery of exceptional services and outcomes to clients
Provide regular feedback, conduct performance evaluations, and identify professional development opportunities
Encourage knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team
Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels
Demonstrate a commitment to valuing differences, developing and coaching diverse teams, and ensuring diverse perspectives are heard