Strategy Consultant

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Our employee promise represents Intact’s commitment to you in exchange for living our Values, striving to do your best work, being open to change and investing in your career. In return, we promise to provide support, opportunities and performance-led financial rewards at a workplace where you can shape the future, win as a team and grow with us.

About the role

We’re looking for a Strategy Consultant to join our team and make a difference!

Strategy is a key driver of everything we do at Intact, it sets the direction of our firm and helps us achieve our purpose.

The Strategy Consultant will support the evolution of Intact’s strategy through market research and analysis.

This role reports to the Director, Corporate Strategy. This is a highly visible role with exposure to the CEO, the Chief People, Strategy & Climate Officer and other senior executives across the global organization.

The location of the role can be either Toronto or Montreal. The role is hybrid, but you'll be joining a team who are largely office-based.

What you'll do here:

• Undertake market research and analysis to identify relevant industry, consumer, and technology trends which drive our Strategy at Intact

• Continually assess corporate strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats and support the creation of actionable proposals to address them

• Conduct high quality short-term research and coordination projects

• Monitor and drive progress against strategic priorities and objectives

• Participate in strategic planning forums to help drive our strategy

• Coordinate and produce presentations for executive teams and the IFC Board of Directors

• Prepare briefing notes for the CEO and other senior executives

What you bring to the table:

• Typically 5+ years of work experience in Property & Casualty insurance

• Post secondary education in related field (e.g. Actuarial, Finance, Business Development)

• Professional designation such as CPA, CFA, MBA, and FCAS/FCIA considered an asset

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with a high tolerance for ambiguity

• Strong research abilities to draw sound conclusions from a wide range of information sources

• Strong strategic thinking and communication (oral, written and presentation) abilities

• Strong financial, business acumen, and analytical skills

• Strong sense of urgency and resourcefulness with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Confidence interacting and presenting at the senior-most levels of the organization

• Exemplify Intact’s Values: Integrity, Respect, Customer-Driven, Excellence, and Generosity

• Advanced skills in MS Office Suite, particularly in PowerPoint, Excel and Word

• Bilingualism (English/French) - Need to interact on a regular basis with colleagues across the country.

• For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English speaking colleagues across the country.

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What we offer
 

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a permanent member of our team:

• A financial rewards program that recognizes your success

• An industry leading Employee Share Purchase Plan; we match 50% of net shares purchased

• An extensive flex pension and benefits package, with access to virtual healthcare

• Flexible work arrangements

• Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year

• An annual wellness account that promotes an active and healthy lifestyle

• Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

• Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

• A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.

We are an equal opportunity employer

At Intact, our Value of respect is founded on seeing diversity as a strength. We strive to create an accessible workplace where employees feel valued, included and encouraged to share their unique perspectives.

We encourage applications from individuals who are members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, Black people, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

As part of Intact’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work, meet and travel across the land currently called Canada, originally inhabited by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. This history extends through many centuries and continues to evolve today.

We have policies to ensure equal access and participation for people with disabilities, including providing workplace adjustments (accommodations). A copy of applicable policies is available on request.

If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.

Learn more about our recruitment process and your candidate journey here.

If you are an employee of Intact or belairdirect, please apply for this role on Internal Career Site.