Senior Manager, Strategy and Operations - Insurance

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Reporting to the Partner, Strategy & Operations, BDO’s Management Consulting practice is looking for a Senior Manager, Strategy & Operations – Insuranceto join our growing national practice with the ability to work anywhere in Canada. This individual will be responsible for the practice growth and delivery of our Insurance Strategy & Operations services and will own the following responsibilities:

Key Accountabilities And Responsibilities

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  Manage and develop a high-quality delivery team, working with clients to solve complex business problems in various areas including corporate strategy formulation, business planning, market research and evaluation, product and/or service development, positioning & implementation strategy.
• Develop business opportunities with new and existing BDO clients individually and as part of cross functional pursuit teams, including thought leadership and marketing innovation to grow your and BDO’s presence in the local business community.
• A catalyst for business development growth within the insurance industry and broader financial services
• Active engagement as a key member of BDO’s National Insurance Team responsible for the development of BDO’s go-to-market strategies, intellectual property and practice development initiatives
• Collaborate closely with our Technology Practice (such as data analytics, workplace modernization, cloud services, etc.) to provide solutions that encompass strategy to execution.
• Develop informative, compelling and persuasive client-facing project deliverables, presentations and collateral materials using your command of publishing resources (including but not limited to Excel, Powerpoint, etc.)
• Ongoing management of practice key success factors, ongoing targets and client engagements.

How do we define success for your role?

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  You demonstrate BDO’s core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration
• You understand your client’s insurance industry, challenges, and opportunities; client describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients
• You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent
• You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace
• You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

What are we looking for in a successful candidate?

• Bachelor’s Degree in business and/or related field, or equivalent experience (MBA Preferred)
• Preferably 7+ years as a management consultant, experienced working with financial services clients to solve problems to identify and engage critical stakeholders, identify opportunities, improve performance, address growth challenges, set and/or support strategic direction
• Proven insurance industry-related experience across the domains of property and casualty (p&c), life or health insurance. Experience in p&c and life is preferred.
• Strong understanding of the insurance industry and related business operations. Experience in the areas of actuarial evaluations, investment decision-making, adjudication and/or guidewire software would be an asset.
• Proven success with enabling transformational operational projects within the insurance industry.
• Verifiable track record of achieving revenue targets through business development, managing complex projects on time and budget, and leading cross-functional teams with soft-skills
• Professional designation is an asset (CMC, PMP, CPA etc.)
• Bonus points for digital acumen including coding and/or business intelligence skills

Why BDO?

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.
• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.
• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

Giving back adds up:Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter: We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market-leading personal time off policy. We’re committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours, and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed without barriers. Through leadership by our Chief Inclusion, Equity and Diversity Officer, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, equity, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

Hybrid new normal: As a hybrid workplace, all BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and remotely unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place. To protect the health and safety of our people, clients, and communities, we require all partners and employees to be COVID-19 fully vaccinated in order to enter a BDO office. Individuals that cannot be fully vaccinated with a Health Canada approved vaccine due to medical reasons or another protected ground under Human Rights legislation may request an accommodation.

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