Job Description

Questrade Financial Group (QFG) of Companies is committed to helping our customers become much more financially successful and secure.

We are everything a traditional financial institution is not. At QFG, you will be constantly moving forward, bringing the future of fintech into existence. You will be a part of a collaborative team that cares deeply about our mission and each other. Your team members will help you conquer challenges, push boundaries and discover what you are truly capable of.

This is a place where you can explore, discover and learn with continuous growth. As a diverse and inclusive place to work, there are flexible working arrangements so you can unleash your creativity and curiosity with no limits. If you share the same sense of infinite possibility, come shape your future at Questrade.

What\xe2\x80\x99s in it for you as an employee of QFG?

• Health & wellbeing resources and programs
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick days for work-life balance
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages
• Hybrid and flexible work arrangements
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Opportunities to contribute to community causes
• Work with diverse team members in an inclusive and collaborative environment

We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for our next Senior Manager, Competitive Intelligence.Could It Be You?

As part of the Strategy & Capital Markets team, this role will support the execution of one of the team\xe2\x80\x99s mandates, supporting decision making and business growth across the Questrade group of companies, including its existing businesses and its expansion into adjacent financial services.

What\xe2\x80\x99s it like working as a Senior Manager, Competitive Intelligence at Questrade?

The Senior Manager, Competitive Intelligence will work directly with the Directors in Questrade\xe2\x80\x99s Strategy & Capital Markets team, Marketing team, Product team, and Questrade\xe2\x80\x99s Chief Strategy Officer, a member of our executive management team. The Senior Manager will primarily be responsible for gathering and analyzing key competitive and market insights that will contribute to the decisions of corporate strategy, new initiatives, branding, positioning, customer engagement and growth plans.

Extensive knowledge of the financial services and fintech industries is critical for this role. Superior research, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

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In this role, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Gather market and competitive data on key competitors and key global players, including news release, quarterly/annual earnings, management calls, IPOs, M&A activities, VC funding rounds, new partnerships, new recruitment trends etc.
• Analyze market and competitive data to identify key macro and micro market trends for the industries that QFG\xe2\x80\x99s existing business lines currently operate in
• Design and implement trackers to capture critical developments that are relevant to the business needs
• Provide predictive analysis on key competitors\' next potential critical movements and recommend pre-emptive measures
• Analyze competitive landscape to support corporate strategy for expansion into other financial services
• Prepare all presentation materials and reports as needed
• Distribute intelligence in a timely manner to internal stakeholders on products, market conditions, competitors and customers to support business decision-making
• Work with cross-functional teams to proactively maintain a centralized source for competitive intelligence materials that will be used across the organization
• Mentor junior staff members and provide guidance on research and analysis projects.

So are YOU our next Senior Manager, Competitive Intelligence? You are if you\xe2\x80\xa6

• Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in business administration or a related field
• Completed or well advanced on the way to completing a CFA, CPA or MBA would be an asset
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in a competitive analytics role or equivalent experience
• Excellent written communication skill is essential
• A seasoned, sophisticated, high-impact communicator with excellent presentation skills and business acumen and the ability to communicate to a range of audiences including senior management
• Extensive industry knowledge of financial products and services, including new products and industry trends, in any of the following areas: investment, mortgage, insurance and real estate brokerage
• An active network of business and professional contacts within financial services and fintech is an asset
• High proficiency in Google slides/Powerpoint and Google doc skills are critical
• Technical skills, including PowerBI, VBA, Python, and JavaScript is an asset
• Ability to operate in a constantly changing and complex business environment

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At Questrade Financial Group of Companies, with multiple office locations around the world, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and accessible work environment. This is an environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Here, the unique skills and experience you bring will be valued. You will be supported and motivated, so that you can harness your unlimited potential. Our team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and operate in. Having a collaborative and diverse team helps us push boundaries to bring the future of fintech into existence\xe2\x80\x94not only for the benefit of our customers, but for those who build their career with us.

Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation during the recruitment/selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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• 5700 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M2N 5M9, Canada

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