Strategy Senior Analyst, Catalyst Team

Equinix•Toronto, ON

About The Position

The Business Operations Catalyst team is Equinix’s internal consulting and sprint execution engine, partnering directly with senior leaders to solve the company’s most complex, high-impact enterprise problems. Catalyst engagements typically run 3-6 months, rapidly mobilizing cross-functional teams to drive clarity, decisions, and actionable execution plans before transitioning ownership to the long-term business owner. A Strategy Senior Analyst in the Catalyst Team is an impact-oriented problem solver who supports cross-functional leaders to frame ambiguous business problems, conduct discovery and analysis, and translate insights into clear recommendations and action plans. This role independently executes discrete workstreams, builds simple models and visualizations, and drives adoption through sound project and change-management practices. This role requires strong synthesis capabilities, executive presence, and the ability to quickly connect dots across a diverse type of ambiguous, complex problems.

Requirements

3+ years of relevant experience; management consulting or internal consulting preferred
Proven success leading cross‑functional projects
Results-driven problem solver with critical thinking and analytical skills
Ability to synthesize, distill, and simplify information
Quick learner and ability to think on your feet
Solid executive presence and communication skills
High emotional intelligence and ability to influence
Able to navigate ambiguity
Ability to pivot between the big picture and the details
Tenacity to push through challenges and solve hard problems

Responsibilities

Select and apply problem-solving techniques.
Independently execute analyses to identify root causes, connect data and qualitative inputs, and develop insights
Identify risks, implications, and downstream impacts, balancing strategy, execution realities, and enterprise considerations
Frame ambiguous problems, synthesize insights, and develop decision options with clear recommendations and outlined trade-offs
Use core analysis and visualization tools effectively (e.g., Excel formulas and pivot tables; BI visualizations)
Contribute to business cases and value tracking approaches, including inputs to benefits definition and measurement
Facilitate cross-functional discussions to resolve ambiguity, align stakeholders, and converge on solutions, especially in time-sensitive or high-pressure environments
Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure environments while maintaining a solution orientation
Plan and facilitate discovery interviews (e.g., develop interview guides, lead discussions, synthesize themes) and conduct benchmarking using internal and external sources
Clearly understands and communicates the vision and objectives of the engagement, providing clear day-to-day direction to their workstream team
Connect disparate inputs and synthesize complexity in real-time, driving clarity, alignment and momentum
Develop clear, executive-ready narratives that translate complex initiatives into a clear story tailored to the audience
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate difficult messages constructively and active listening to accurately understand stakeholder perspectives
Lead cross-functional workstreams end-to-end, including planning, execution, and stakeholder coordination
Create, maintain and own core project management artifacts (e.g., charter, RAID log, project plan, governance) and establish working cadences
Support change and adoption by creating stakeholder impact assessments, coordinating handover plans, and tracking adoption actions
Tracks the project status.
Identifies, monitors and escalates risks, actions and decisions
Build credibility and trust with stakeholders quickly
Regularly interact with and present to senior leaders (including VPs) and influence decision-making through data-driven storytelling
Partner effectively across teams, demonstrating sound judgment, discretion, and an enterprise mindset

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program
Healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Optional benefit plans
Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP)
Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA)
Vacation and personal time
Various paid holidays