Job title: Director, Strategy & Business Transformation

Company: Aviso Wealth

Job description: Job Description:

Aviso Wealth:

At Aviso Wealth, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic ‘oneaviso’ culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso Wealth has to offer at .

The Opportunity:

We’re looking for a Director, Strategy & Business Transformation, to join our Strategy & Business Transformation team.

This role can be mostly remote, however we will on occasion require you to come onsite to our office at 151 Yonge St, Toronto, ON.

Reporting to the VP, Enterprise Strategy, the Director, Strategy & Business Transformation is responsible for, in collaboration with business leaders, supporting Aviso’s strategy development and implementation with a specific focus on building our “oneAviso” focus across the organization. This role will focus on supporting EC and Board requirements, supporting the development and implementation of key oneAviso initiatives, being the steward of the Aviso strategies working with Lines of Business and Shared Services to communicate and support the realization of these plans. In addition, this role will be responsible for supporting, documenting, and sharing innovation research, market developments and business opportunities and contribute the development of Aviso’s innovation culture and mind-set.

Who you are:

• Service – You consider both internal and external stakeholders and demonstrate intent of understanding and putting the clients’ needs first. You advocate service excellence and work to deliver solutions that meet the needs. You proactively develop strategic partnerships that allow Aviso Wealth to become a trusted advisor and partner
• Execution – You are committed to achieving your goals and to succeed. This includes focusing on “getting things done”, as well as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. You are consistently looking for ways to improve your personal best and see value in continuous improvement. You take accountability for your actions and learn from mistakes
• Collaboration – You work collaboratively with others with the common goal of driving positive results. Making meaningful contributions to your team to achieve organizational goals is a priority. You proactively encourage collaboration, build trust and inclusion, and work to establish effective relationships both inside and outside of the organization

What your day looks like:

• Support EC and Board meeting and required strategic development and progression/reporting
• Providing strategic support on key CEO led projects (ie acquisitions etc)
• Ongoing competitive analysis
• Steward of the Aviso Wealth Strategy. Specifically, oneAviso
• Partner with Lines of Business and Shared Services to promote understanding of the strategy and its implications including; sharing plans, inputs, and learning and how best to focus investment, development, and business programs

Support key oneAviso Initiatives, Innovation Programs and Project Implementations, including:

• Business case development
• Competitive review
• Clarification of scope across Aviso
• Determine feasibility and support discovery
• Support execution to ensure vision consistency
• Corporate Tools/Communication to support the OneAviso strategy
• Conducting and documenting research on innovation trends, disruptors, vendor capabilities, competitor offerings and business opportunities within our market
• Presenting new innovation ideas, emerging trends, new business models and approaches to business transformation leaders and senior management in a clear, concise manner
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to help lead and build on Aviso’s innovative culture and mindset
• Maintaining knowledge of how our business functions and its products and business processes

Requirements:

Your experience and skills:

• 5-8 years progressive work experience, at least 5 years in a related role
• Experience in product ownership, change management, and project management
• Comfortable with agile ways of working and delivery
• Experience leveraging a range of technology solutions to drive business results
• Experience communicating, persuading, and reporting to business executives
• Highly organized, detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
• Experience in coordinating and managing dispersed groups of stakeholders
• Experience managing and optimizing external vendor relationships
• Broad understanding of the financial industry and the related legislative and regulatory framework
• Creative and resourceful, with ability to find innovative ways to provide solutions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop internal & external relationships and ability to network to build connections with industry peers and experts
• Excellent communications skills in English are required and bilingual communication skills in French are an asset

Benefits:

Why Aviso Wealth?

At Aviso Wealth, you will find a dynamic and inclusive culture that rewards innovation and celebrates success.
Here are a few things that set us apart:

• Competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes individual contributions
• Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees
• Generous vacation time, fitness benefit, parental leave top-up options
• Matching contributions to our retirement program
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of our staff through learning & development and an education assistance program
• Regular social events to foster teamwork

Equal Employment Opportunity

Aviso Wealth welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs in all stages of the hiring process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

No recruiters or agencies, please.

Company Overview:

Aviso is a leading wealth management and investment services supplier for the Canadian financial industry, with over $120 billion in total assets under administration and management, and over 1,000 employees. We’re building a technology-enabled, client-centric wealth management ecosystem. Our clients include our partners, advisors, and investors. We’re a trusted partner for nearly all credit unions across Canada, in addition to a wide range of portfolio managers, investment dealers, insurance and trust companies, and introducing brokers. Our partners depend on Aviso for specific solutions that give them a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving, highly competitive industry. Our investment dealer and mutual fund dealer and our insurance services support thousands of investment advisors. Our asset manager, NEI Investments, specializes in investing responsibly. Our online brokerage, Qtrade Direct Investing®, empowers self-directed investors, and our fully automated investing service, Qtrade Guided Portfolios®, serves investors who prefer a hands-off approach. Aviso Correspondent Partners provides custodial and carrying broker services to a wide range of firms. We have offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Winnipeg. Aviso is backed by the collective strength of our owners: the credit union Centrals, Co-operators/CUMIS, and Desjardins. We’re proud to power businesses that empower investors.

A career with Aviso means being part of a group of talented, energetic professionals who live their values every day, and belonging to an organization dedicated to your success and career development. If you’re looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, apply to join our team.

Salary

This position is posted with an expected salary range of $124,000 – $158,000 CAD annually. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate and the requirements of the position.

Expected salary: $124000 – 158000 per year

Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Wed, 07 Feb 2024 07:39:11 GMT