Corporate Strategy Manager

Allstate Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Allstate Canada is seeking a Corporate Strategy Manager to support the Strategy & Direct Sales team in shaping and executing plans that advance company goals. The role emphasizes market analysis, horizon 2 and 3 growth opportunities, and cross-functional leadership across the organization.

The position is an individual contributor role reporting to the Senior Manager of Strategy, with a fixed-contact opportunity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or strategic planning roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and critically evaluate complex issues.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate complicated concepts to diverse audiences.
• Proven track record of leading strategic initiatives and driving measurable results.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within tight deadlines.
• Leadership capabilities, showcasing strong track record of influencing and inspiring teams to achieve shared objectives.

Responsibilities

• Market Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of market trends, competitive landscape, and industry dynamics to inform strategic decision-making and prioritize investment areas.
• Short- and Long-Term Strategic Planning: Develop actionable short- and long-term strategies to address immediate business needs while supporting the organization’s long-term growth and success.
• Special Projects: Lead high-impact projects, managing cross-functional workstreams end-to-end from developing an approach to delivering recommendations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build strong relationships across teams to align and execute strategic initiatives effectively, communicate priorities and progress to ensure buy-in, alignment, and a culture of collaboration.
• Communications: Develop materials to support the strategic planning process including presentations for senior leadership, the board of directors and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Business Analysis

Business Markets

Business Strategies

Data Analysis

Insurance

Process Improvements

Relationship Building

Strategic Collaborations

Strategic Decisions

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

Job Description

The Corporate Strategy Manager assists the Strategy & Direct Sales team in the development, measurement and execution of sound strategies to achieve company goals. The position involves identifying opportunities, analyzing market trends, and creating actionable strategies that align with organizational objectives. To succeed, you’ll need a blend of strategic thinking, analytical expertise, and strong leadership abilities to influence and deliver impact across the business. And an understanding of the insurance industry.

This role is an individual contributor position reporting directly to the Senior Manager of Strategy. Note this is a fixed contact opportunity.

Accountabilities

Market Analysis

• Conduct in-depth analysis of market trends, competitive landscape, and industry dynamics to inform strategic decision-making and prioritize investment areas

Short- and Long-Term Strategic Planning

• Develop actionable short- and long-term strategies to address immediate business needs while supporting the organization’s long-term growth and success
• Identify organizational priorities, set clear objectives, and align initiatives with company goals
• Identify and evaluate Horizon 2 and 3 growth opportunities, including market expansion, new product development, strategic partnerships, and mergers/acquisitions
• Conduct feasibilities studies and risk assessments to inform investment decisions and mitigate risks

Special Projects

• Lead high-impact projects, managing cross-functional workstreams end-to-end from developing an approach to delivering recommendations
• Independently execute small-scale projects, delivering clear and insightful analyses and recommendations to senior leaders
• Validate business cases through targeted research, data analysis, interviews, and cross functional collaboration

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build strong relationships across teams to align and execute strategic initiatives effectively, communicate priorities and progress to ensure buy-in, alignment, and a culture of collaboration
• Create and utilize structured frameworks for analysis and ensure recommendations are data driven

Communications

• Develop materials to support the strategic planning process including presentations for senior leadership, the board of directors and internal stakeholders
• Provide quarterly updates on progress, identifying risks and opportunities to keep the organization on track

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or strategic planning roles
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or related field. Master's degree preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and critically evaluate complex issues
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate complicated concepts to diverse audiences
• Proven track record of leading strategic initiatives and driving measurable results
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within tight deadlines
• Leadership capabilities, showcasing strong track record of influencing and inspiring teams to achieve shared objectives
• Knowledge of strategic planning frameworks, business models, and best practices in strategy development and execution

Education & Experience (in lieu)

• In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills

Analytical Thinking, Business Analysis, Business Markets, Business Strategies, Data Analysis, Insurance, Process Improvements, Relationship Building, Strategic Collaborations, Strategic Decisions, Strategic Planning

Compensation

Expected compensation for this role ranges from $ 97,700.00 - 147,700.00 annually. Actual salary offered to successful candidates will vary based on their skills and experience.

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.

Allstate Canada Group uses AI technology tools to assist in screening, selecting, assessing, and scheduling interviews with candidates as part of the recruitment process.

This job posting is for a current open role within the organization.