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Line of Service AdvisoryIndustry/Sector Not ApplicableSpecialism Corporate and Business StrategyManagement Level Director & Summary A career within Corporate and Business Strategy services will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients make an impact on the lives of their beneficiaries, clients, and society. As part of PwCs New Equation strategy, Strategy& advises our clients leadership teams on how to transform their businesses in the face of increasingly complex economic, environmental, social and geopolitical factors. We work collaboratively with senior executives to help them increase trust and deliver sustainable outcomes that make a positive impact on their business and society.As part of our Strategy& practice - our Private Equity and Pensions team will provide you with an opportunity to work with some of the largest and most complex asset owners, asset managers, and alternative asset managers in the world. Our team engages with clients on all strategic and operational aspects of an investment manager to enable our clients to develop winning, sustainable, and impactful strategies. We analyze the critical trends in investments and pension funds and explore new approaches to help our clients make tough choices to grow and sustain their advantages. We provide strategic advice and support to our clients at the portfolio, business unit, and corporate level on navigating megatrends, operating model transformation, cost optimization, tech and data modernization, AI and emerging technologies, operational strategy, digital strategy, culture, and ESG and sustainability.As part of Strategy&, you will lead work across large-scale pension funds, asset managers, private equity, and other large-scale institutional investors and financial services companies.Meaningful work youll be part ofAs a Director in Private Equity & Pensions - Corporate Strategy, youll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues by developing pragmatic and sustainable strategies that are executable and have an impact. Responsibilities include but not limited to:Work with leading maple 8 and other top pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, asset managers, and alternative asset managers in Canada and globallyLead engagements with clients across a broad range of topics such as growth strategy, ESG and sustainability, digital strategy, culture and much moreManage day-to-day activities and delivery across broader client teamsContribute knowledge of asset management, pension funds, private equity and/or alternative investments as well as broader buy-side ecosystem (e.g. service providers)Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situationsEncourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinions from allInitiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levelsMove easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detailConduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to generate insightsAnticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realizes they are requiredUse straightforward, concise, and compelling communication, in a structured way, when influencing othersAnalyze complex quantitative and qualitative data in an efficient manner and synthesizing the output into meaningful and actionable insightsNavigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagementsInitiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trustUphold the firm's code of ethics and business conductExperiences and skills youll use to solveDeep knowledge and understanding in a professional services or in-house strategy environment at a Consulting firm in a business transformation, strategic planning function, chief of staff or similar roles10 years+ of investment management in a Consulting firm obtained through consulting experience with large scale asset owners, asset managers, or alternative asset managersDemonstrated expertise acquired through completion of relevant industry certifications including, but not limited to, CFA, CAIA, IMC Certificate is desirableExperience leading complex transformational and/or modernization programs built around technology solutionsDemonstrated credibility in influencing, selling and developing business within the investment management sectors or related financial services clientsCapability to hunt in packs and identify and pursue new business opportunities, and support client development in collaboration with the broader team and PwC networkUsing first principles thinking, can develop credible and pragmatic analytical approaches, frameworks and methodologiesExperience developing technology strategies and roadmaps, including comfort with various frameworks and methodologies, to enable the client to deliver as-is, future state and transformed servicesAbility to develop and deliver effective and organized communication in written and verbal form to senior audiences with appropriate persuasiveness and sensitivityEstablished ability to deliver quality work on time and within budgetWillingness to build productive relationships with team members and clients, both long term and day-to-dayAbility to manage through influence across all levels of internal and external stakeholdersPassionate about attracting, retaining, and developing staff / team membersAn entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to delivering long-term results that are beneficial to our clients and our firmDemonstrated flexibility and creativity in managing work-life balance of self and team membersA demonstrated commitment to valuing differences, developing and coaching diverse teams, and ensuring diverse perspectives are heardWhy youll love PwCWere inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, youll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwcEducation (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)Required SkillsOptional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Analysis, Business Opportunities, Business Process Consulting, Business Process Improvement, Business Strategy, Business Transformation, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Competitive Advantage, Competitive Analysis, Conducting Research, Consumer Behavior, Creativity, Customer Experience (CX) Strategy, Customer Insight, Customer Strategy, Data Analytics, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Go-to-Market Strategies {+ 26 more}Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)Travel Requirements Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship? NoGovernment Clearance Required? NoJob Posting End DateAt PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. Were committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.Were committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html. Be a part of The New Equation.Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus prxc3xa9cieux, cest notre personnel. Et cest en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. 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