AVP, Strategy Development, Forecasting and Planning

Mackenzie Investments is seeking an AVP, Strategy Development, Forecasting and Planning to lead financial planning and analysis and support the CEO and the Operating Committee across all aspects of strategy development. The role will involve forecasting and planning, strategy support, and team leadership.

Requirements

• Post secondary degree in business or other relevant area
• MBA, preferred
• Internal or external consulting experience
• 10+ years experience in relevant corporate or professional services environment, with preference for experience in asset management or other financial services environment
• Strong quantitative (incl. financial) and qualitative analytical skills
• Ability to apply analytical methods to facts and hypothesis to provide information in support of decision making
• Experienced in using different analytical tools to complete financial analysis
• Ability to apply sound judgment in constructing analysis and in formulating recommendations
• Proficient with Tableau and/or other visualization tools
• Proficient with industry research platforms required to access comprehensive data and independent analysis on investment funds, e.g. Morningstar Direct, Evestment, Simfund.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, e.g. PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio, and Outlook

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-weighted bonus
• Education/career support
• Option to join Employee Share Purchase Plan with employer matching component
• Competitive health and dental coverage
• Flexible plan for you and your family and short-term & long-term disability plans
• Voluntary Group RRSP enrolment with employer matching component
• Paid volunteer days
• Competitive time off including 10 wellness days off
• WorkPerks discount program
• Hybrid & flex work arrangements