Managing Director, Strategy & Operations

CPP Investments; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

CPP Investments is seeking a Managing Director for Strategy & Operations in Toronto, pivotal in guiding the long-term vision of the department. This role requires a strategic leader with experience in complex organizational environments, ensuring alignment with broader strategic priorities while executing critical initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in strategy roles.
• Proven ability to design and execute strategy in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiative implementation within Technology & Operations.
• Conduct deep strategic analyses and provide actionable insights.
• Monitor trends and opportunities for competitive advantage.

Skills

Business Development

Marketing

Analysis Skills

Research Experience

Project Management

Research & Development

Strategic Planning

Financial Modeling

Leadership Experience

Management Consulting

Analytics

Education

Advanced degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Job description

The Managing Director Strategy & Operations focuses on developing refining and implementing strategic frameworks that guide the longterm vision of the Technology & Operations Department. Reporting to the MD Strategy & Operations the role serves as a key driver of strategy development ensuring alignment with the broader strategic priorities of CPP Investments while also leading the execution of critical initiatives. The MD acts as a pivotal integrator between strategic intent and practical delivery enabling operational excellence across the department.

Accountabilities :

In partnership with Technology & Operations Group Heads and their teams :

• Contribute to defining functional strategies and operating models that align with enterprise strategy.
• Apply structured problemsolving approaches to diagnose complex ambiguous challenges and develop actionable paths forward.
• Craft and communicate a compelling strategic narrative for the department ensuring understanding and engagement across stakeholder groups.
• Lead the design and implementation of key strategic initiatives within Technology & Operations ensuring both thoughtful planning and effective execution.
• Drive deep strategic analyses drawing on industry research and internal data to guide evidencebased recommendations.
• Provide clear actionable insights to senior leadership grounded in strategic assessments and rigorous frameworks.
• Monitor the external landscape to identify trends threats and opportunities for longterm competitive advantage.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and connector between senior leadership helping to align perspectives and accelerate decisionmaking.
• Support the establishment and tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress against strategic goals.

Qualifications :

• Advanced degree in Business Administration Computer Science Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in strategy roles including time in a toptier consulting firm and / or leadership within investment management financial services or technology operations.
• Proven ability to both design and execute strategy in a complex fastpaced organizational environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading largescale transformations change management and crossfunctional delivery initiatives.
• Executive presence with strong communication skills and the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders including Group Heads and Managing Directors. Strong interpersonal and relationshipbuilding capabilities; able to work across diverse teams and functions with credibility and empathy.
• Track record of solving highly ambiguous messy problems using structured frameworks and practical execution plans.
• Experience working closely with technology & operations teams with the ability to navigate risk prioritize initiatives and drive alignment across competing interests.

Additional Information :

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At CPP Investments we are committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability.

We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process.

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity :

In addition to being dedicated to building a workforce that reflects diverse talent we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible experience. If you require an accommodation for any part of the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials accessible meeting rooms etc.) please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Disclaimer :

CPP Investments does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies headhunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Our recruitment supplier arrangements are restricted to specific hiring needs and do not include this or other website job postings. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by CPP Investments to provide resumes to this posting or website will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered. CPP Investments will not pay any referral placement or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.

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Key Skills

Business Development,Marketing,Pricing,Analysis Skills,Research Experience,Project Management,Research & Development,Strategic Planning,Financial Modeling,Leadership Experience,Management Consulting,Analytics

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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