Corporate Strategy Analyst

About Symcor

Symcor enables secure data exchanges and supporting business processes, to help clients succeed in an evolving digital world. Trusted by Canada's largest institutions for over 25 years to support their digital transformations, Symcor aligns industry participants to solve common challenges in the most effective and efficient way. Our goal is for every employee to feel valued and accepted as part of the team and connected to Symcor and our values, fostering a sense of belonging. Symcor is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process.  If you need accommodation for the interview process, just let us know! 
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For more information, visit www.symcor.ca

The Opportunity:

The Corporate Strategy Analyst role is to provide critical market insights, evaluate business opportunities and bring day-to-day support for strategic initiatives for the organization. The role provides significant analytical and research capabilities as well as, providing strategic problem-solving skills to the Corporate Strategy team.
 

This is a hybrid role with requirements to be on site 3 days a week, providing a balance between remote flexibility and in-person collaboration.
 

About The Role:

• Support the development of corporate strategies by conducting in-depth market research and competitive analysis.
• Assist in evaluation of new business opportunities, partnerships, and acquisitions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives and monitor their progress.
• Support leadership in strategic decision-making by working with Corporate strategy team to provide helpful insights and data-driven recommendations.
• Own ongoing industry and macro environment monitoring including regulatory changes, technological advancements, and economic trends affecting the financial services industry.
• Support the annual strategic planning cycle, including environmental scans, scenario planning, and goal-setting exercises.

What You Need to Succeed:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, or a related field. MBA or CFA designation would be an asset.

Experience:

• 2-4 years in management consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking, or a related role/field.

Skill requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to senior stakeholders.
• Very strong Proficiency in tools such as Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience with data visualization software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strategic thinker with attention to detail and a focus on results.
• Comfortable working in an environment with high degree of ambiguity.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in cross-functional settings.
• Understanding or experience of the Canadian Financial Services industry would be an asset.

What’s In It For You
 

At Symcor, we define our success by what we help others achieve. We were created to support our clients and, through our products, services, and solutions, protect and strengthen their brands. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program that includes a competitive compensation package, flexible benefits and time away options, retirement and savings plans and a commitment to your overall health and well-being through our myWell-being program.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Opportunities to do challenging work and progressively take on greater accountabilities for growth.
• We foster an inclusive atmosphere of One Symcor with our philosophy of +1 Unique You®, we harness each employee’s uniqueness, different skills, backgrounds, and perspectives to contribute to mutual success. It is the diversity of our people and the inclusive environment that has been and will always be key to Symcor’s success.

Symcor is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. Upon request, we will provide accommodation for candidates.