Manager Corporate Strategy (Corporate Development)

Job Description

Who We Are:

At Fidelity, we’ve been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years.  We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and we’re constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients.  As a privately owned company, we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future.

Working with us means you’ll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day. You’ll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive environment where you’ll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and professionally.

Role Overview:

The Manager, Corporate Strategy (Corporate Development) is an experienced strategist and will operate as part of and lead various teams through working groups and steering committees on a variety of high-priority efforts for the firm. At times the Manager will be required to operate independently and to undertake any / all such work to ‘get the job done’. This role will be required to build strong partnerships with business leaders and colleagues by providing exceptional business consulting and business strategy support. With time, this role will manage a team of experienced corporate development professionals.

This role will reside in the Finance & Corporate Services department, specifically on the Corporate Development team reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Development. The focus and nature of the individual’s work will vary over time, reflecting Fidelity Canada’s business strategy, priorities, and challenges. The role may also work with the Fidelity Business Consulting team at FIL for wider Fidelity International imperatives. The team’s human capital is considered ‘fungible’ and aligned to business priorities, needs and initiatives as they arise, akin to external consultancy firm models.

What You Will Do:

The Corporate Development Team's key responsibility is to provide high quality business & strategy consulting and corporate development / M&A services for Fidelity Canada and to support the most senior stakeholders across the organization. This is achieved by establishing strong relationships with these client groups while meeting the needs and interest of all stakeholders. The team has a high profile within the firm, has earned its regard by the most senior stakeholders, and has a unique vantage point from which to lead strategic analyses and projects across the full breadth and reach of the firm.

• Business Consulting - Provide high quality business consulting services and advice to senior-level stakeholders in region, to support achievement of Fidelity’s strategic objectives
• Strategy Consulting - Independently lead and contribute to exercises to assess, develop, and execute winning strategies for businesses across Fidelity Canada.
• Corporate Development - Support Fidelity Canada in the sourcing, qualification, diligence, and execution of corporate development actions (e.g., mergers, acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures, partnerships) within Canada.
• Competitor & Market Research - Generate insights from trends, disruptions, innovations, and challenges that may impact our industry, markets, clients, and business propositions, and use knowledge of Fidelity and of our corporate ecosystem to determine the likely impact and response
• Stakeholder Presentations and Discussions - Design, contribute to, and lead presentations, report out on progress, and guide discussions with working teams, Steering Committees, and Fidelity Canada’s executive team.
• People & Team Management - Effectively manage internal teams to design and deliver against project objectives while empowering and developing individuals within the Corp. Dev. team.

What We Are Looking For:

• Post Secondary Education, or equivalent work experience.
• Masters / graduate level degree, specifically a Master of Business Administration (MBA) is preferred.
• 8+ years of work experience including 3+ years working in a business consulting, strategy & planning or corporate development role
• Financial Services industry experience is preferred, with a solid foundational understanding of the global asset and wealth management sector, including retail and workplace investing, competitive landscape, products / propositions, client segments and regulatory environment
• CSC (Canadian Securities Course) an asset though not required

The Skills You Bring:

• Substantial experience deploying core strategy consulting skills; skilled problem-solver
• Experience with business strategy and innovation frameworks used in advising businesses seeking to implement new strategies
• Strong stakeholder management skills: confidence and ability to engage with and suitably challenge senior managers
• Very strong project management skills
• Ability to influence without authority
• Independent, curious, risk taker; can thrive in a fast-paced environment where business conditions and projects have tight deadlines and can continually change
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• High level of financial acumen
• Ability to build relationships across a variety of business functions and levels; demonstrable experience of navigating large, multi-disciplinary organizations
• Strong and demonstrated individual and team leadership capabilities

You will be working on a flexible hybrid schedule as part of Fidelity’s dynamic working arrangement.

Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings.

Fidelity Canada is an equal opportunity employer

Fidelity Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, family status, protected veterans’ status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected ground.

Accommodation during the application process

Fidelity Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please email us at FidelityCanadaStaffing@fidelity.ca.

No telephone inquiries or agencies please. We thank all applicants for their interest, please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Why Work at Fidelity?

We are proud to be recipients of the following:

Awards

 Canada's Top 100 Employers 
o    Greater Toronto's Top Employers 
o    Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers 
o    Canada's Top Employers for Young People 
  
Great Place To Work™ Certified 

• Best Workplaces for Inclusion 

• Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness   Best Workplaces for Today's Youth 

• Best Workplaces for Women 

• Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance 

• Best Workplaces in Ontario 

• Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams

 Human Resource Director (HRD) - Best Place To Work 
o    HRD - 5-Star Benefit Program 
o    HRD - 5-Star Diversity & Inclusion Employer 
  
•    Canadian Compassionate Companies – Certified 
•    Benefits Canada's Workplace Benefits Award - Future of Work Strategy 
•    TalentEgg National Recruitment Excellence Award - Special Award for Diversity & Inclusion in Recruiting 

Designations

• A Canadian Compassionate Company
• Great Place to Work (Dec 2022 - Nov 2023)
• Best Workplaces for Women 2023 by Great Place to Work