Job DescriptionReferral Level: Level 1The Role: Reporting to the AVP, Strategy, Planning & Forecasting, the Senior Manager, Strategy Development will support strategy development across Mackenzie Investments. The successful candidate will support all aspects of key strategy development projects, including data gathering, financial and non-financial analysis, stakeholder management, project management, preparation of presentation materials, and presentation delivery.
The scope of projects will vary based on current strategic priorities and may include market and segment strategies, growth strategies, cost optimization, and M&A or strategic partnerships. As the Strategic Project Leader for the Operating Committee, you will have the opportunity to drive critical strategic initiatives that shape the direction and performance of the organization.
Key Responsibilities:- Independently drive internal and external research to inform strategic priorities and recommendations.
- Support the end-to-end strategy development process, including project management, timelines, stakeholder management, and alignment on approach.
- Conduct comprehensive analysis and research to identify and evaluate strategic opportunities and risks, including market research, competitive analysis, financial analysis, and other relevant analyses.
- Provide strategic insights and recommendations to the Operating Committee and other senior stakeholders to support informed decision-making.
- Collaborate with senior executives, department heads, and cross-functional teams to guide work, gather data and input, drive alignment, and ensure strategic recommendations are socialized and formally reviewed.
- Develop business cases and reviews, including economic models, to formulate recommendations for the Mackenzie CEO and senior management.
- Lead preparation of presentation materials for strategy projects, including working sessions, initial recommendations, approvals across senior management, IGM Board materials, and Operating Committee presentations.
- Stay current with industry trends, regulatory developments, best practices, and emerging competitors relevant to the organization, providing thought leadership on strategic matters.
- Collaborate closely with the Business Operations and Strategy team in planning, execution, and monitoring of strategic projects, including performance tracking, progress reports, and status updates.
- Liaise and collaborate with internal and external sources of influence and knowledge.
Qualifications:- Post-secondary degree in business or a related field, with 7+ years of relevant experience in a corporate, professional services, consulting, asset management, or financial services environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading end-to-end strategy development projects, including problem framing, stakeholder alignment, workstream planning, resource coordination, timeline management, and trade-off decisions.
- Strong quantitative, financial, and qualitative analytical skills, with the ability to add structure to complex problems, conduct research and analysis, develop business cases, and formulate sound recommendations.
- Resourceful, curious, and creative problem-solver with strong business acumen and the ability to work through ambiguous or unstructured challenges.
- Strong relationship management and communication skills, including the ability to influence, write, present, and explain complex topics clearly to senior stakeholders and Operating Committee members.
- Self-starter and collaborative team player who is achievement-oriented, detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities, and focused on organizational outcomes.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint and Excel; proficiency with Tableau or other visualization tools is an asset.
- Experience with industry research platforms such as Morningstar Direct, eVestment, or Simfund, and curiosity in leveraging Microsoft Copilot and enterprise AI tools to improve productivity and workflow.
The expected annual base salary range for this role is $102,000 - $141,500, which is determined based on skills, knowledge and experience and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for annual short-term incentive, health and well-being benefits, retirement and savings plan, paid time off and career development.
Benefits: - COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & RECOGNITION: competitive base salary, performance-weighted bonus, education/career support, option to join Employee Share Purchase Plan with employer matching component.
- EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & INSURANCE: competitive health and dental coverage, flexible plan for you and your family and short-term & long-term disability plans.
- RETIREMENT SAVINGS PROGRAMS: voluntary Group RRSP enrolment with employer matching component.
- WORK LIFE BALANCE: paid volunteer days, competitive time off including 10 wellness days off, WorkPerks discount program, hybrid & flex work arrangements.
- INCLUSIVE CULTURE AND DIVERSITY: living our core values: Be a Team, Be Accountable, Be Better, engaging with community through Business Resource Groups (BRG communities are volunteer employee-led groups formed around a common interest, identity, or background)
How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience to
https://www.mackenzieinvestments.com/en/careers.
Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment: As part of our Talent Acquisition process, we may use artificial intelligence and automated tools to support activities such as candidate sourcing, application review, and interview scheduling. These tools support the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by people.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Mackenzie Investments; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please apply by July 23 2026.
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