Corporate Development Manager

Fidelity Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 105,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive health benefits

Parental leave top-up

$650 for home office equipment

Generous time off policy

Job summary

Fidelity Canada is on the lookout for a hybrid strategy consultant based in Toronto. The role requires providing high-quality consulting services, engaging senior stakeholders, and contributing to corporate development initiatives.

The ideal candidate has over 4 years of relevant experience in consulting or finance, a strong university background, and expertise in Microsoft applications. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health care and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in strategy consulting, corporate development, or finance.
• Ability to influence without authority.
• Demonstrated project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality business consulting to senior-level stakeholders.
• Lead exercises to develop strategies for Fidelity Canada.
• Support sourcing and executing corporate development actions.

Skills

Core strategy consulting skills

Strong stakeholder management skills

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Applications

High level of financial acumen

Education

University degree in Commerce, Economics, Accounting, or related areas

Additional formal business education (e.g., MBA, CPA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

This is a hybrid role with a mix of remote and in‑office working.

Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings.

Responsibilities

• Business Consulting – Provide high quality business consulting services and advice to senior‑level stakeholders in region, to support achievement of Fidelity’s strategic objectives.
• Strategy Consulting – Contribute to and as required lead exercises to assess, develop, and execute winning strategies for businesses across Fidelity Canada.
• Corporate Development – Support Fidelity Canada in the sourcing, qualification, diligence, and execution of corporate development actions (e.g., mergers, acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures, partnerships) within Canada.
• Competitor & Market Research – Generate insight from trends, disruptions, innovations, and challenges that may impact our industry, markets, clients, and business propositions, and use knowledge of Fidelity and our corporate ecosystem to determine the likely impact and response.
• Stakeholder Presentations and Discussions – Design, contribute to, and, as necessary, lead presentations, report out on progress, and guide discussions with working teams, steering committees, and Fidelity Canada’s executive team.

Expertise You Will Bring

• Demonstrable core strategy consulting skills; skilled problem‑solver.
• Experience with business strategy and innovation frameworks used in advising businesses seeking to implement new strategies.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, confidence, and ability to engage with and suitably challenge senior managers.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Ability to influence without authority.
• Independent, curious, risk‑taker; able to thrive in fast‑paced environments with tight deadlines and changing priorities.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Applications, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• High level of financial acumen.
• Ability to build relationships across a variety of business functions and levels; demonstrable experience of navigating large, multi‑disciplinary organizations.
• Demonstrated individual and team leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience working in a strategy consulting, corporate development, finance, or strategy & planning department.
• Completion of University degree (concentration in Commerce, Economics, Accounting, or related areas) or equivalent experience.
• Financial Services industry experience is preferred, with a strong foundational understanding of the global asset and wealth management sector, including retail and workplace investing, competitive landscape, products / proposition, client segments and regulatory environment.
• Additional formal business education, training, designations (e.g., MBA, CPA, CA, CMA, CGA) would be an asset.

Total Rewards

Base Salary and discretionary Performance Bonus: A competitive annual range of $105,000 to $129,000, based on your experience and qualifications. RRSP Contribution: After 6 months of employment, we invest in your future with an RRSP contribution—no employee matching required.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive total compensation, including company contributions to your group RRSP without a matching requirement from you.
• Comprehensive health benefits that start on your first day, with 100% employer‑paid premiums, which include up to $6,000 annually for mental health services and therapy.
• Parental leave top‑up to 100% of your salary for a period of 25 weeks.
• Up to $650 for home office equipment.
• Generous time off policy, including two paid days annually to volunteer at a charity of your choice.
• Diversity and inclusion programs, including an active network of Employee Resource Groups.
• Extensive professional development opportunities, including access to over 11,000 training and development courses, tuition reimbursement, and monetary rewards for completing a required designation.

Accommodation During the Application Process

Fidelity Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please email us at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Fidelity Canada is an equal‑opportunity employer. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, family status, protected veteran’s status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally protected ground.