Senior Manager, Corporate Development & Strategy (M&A)

kensingtontours; Toronto; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive program

Performance-based compensation

Job summary

Kensington Tours is seeking a strategic professional to join Range Travel's growing team in Canada. Reporting to the VP, Strategy, this role will support corporate strategy and corporate development initiatives for Kensington Tours.

You will evaluate opportunities, build financial models, and prepare decision-ready analyses for senior leaders. With 2+ years post-MBA or 5+ years post-undergraduate experience in related fields, you will work across the Range portfolio, shaping long-term growth and

Qualifications

• MBA or 2+ years post-MBA / 5+ years post-undergraduate experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, management consulting, or corporate strategy.
• Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and quantitative analysis skills (Excel essential).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication; executive storytelling in PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate acquisition, investment, and partnership opportunities with financial, commercial, and strategic analysis.
• Develop financial models, valuations, and investment cases for M&A and strategic investments.
• Conduct market sizing, competitive benchmarking, and due diligence across Range and Kensington Tours.
• Prepare executive and Board-level presentations supporting strategic initiatives and investment recommendations.
• Support long-term strategic planning and portfolio reviews across the Range Group.

Job description

Kensington delivers the world's most personal travel experiences. We bring to life each client's desire to travel in a way that's tailored specifically for them, in the company of local private guides who ensure that they enjoy the authentic best of their destination. The result is a unique journey rich in memories that last a lifetime!

To learn more about Kensington, visit kensingtontours.com .

About the Role

Range Travel is a global travel platform operating a portfolio of leading businesses across luxury travel, technology, and agency networks. We are entering our next phase of growth and are building out a high-caliber strategy function to help scale the platform and its underlying brands. Reporting to the VP, Strategy, this role will support corporate strategy and corporate development initiatives across the Range portfolio, including Kensington Tours. Responsibilities include evaluating acquisition and investment opportunities, conducting market and competitive analysis, developing financial models and strategic business cases, and supporting executive decision-making. Working closely with senior leaders, this individual will combine rigorous financial analysis with strategic thinking to identify growth opportunities, assess investments, and help shape the long-term direction of the business.

To learn more about Range & Kensington Tours, visit www.rangegroup.com and www.kensingtontours.com

Responsibilities

• Evaluate acquisition, investment, and partnership opportunities through financial, commercial, and strategic analysis.
• Develop financial models, valuations, and investment cases to support M&A and strategic investment decisions.
• Conduct commercial due diligence, including market sizing, competitive positioning, customer economics, and synergy assessments.
• Support corporate strategy initiatives through market analysis, competitor benchmarking, and business performance assessments.
• Prepare executive and Board-level presentations supporting strategic initiatives and investment recommendations.
• Support long-term strategic planning and portfolio reviews across the Range Group.
• Collaborate with business leaders to identify growth opportunities, operational improvements, and value creation initiatives.
• Develop dashboards and analytics to monitor strategic and financial performance..

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years post-MBA or 5+ years post-undergraduate experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, management consulting, or corporate strategy.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating businesses, investments, strategic opportunities, or major corporate initiatives through rigorous financial and commercial analysis.
• Demonstrated track record of leading structured problem-solving engagements and delivering high-quality recommendations under ambiguity and time pressure.
• Experience working directly with senior leaders and presenting complex analyses in a clear, decision-ready format.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Executive storytelling in PowerPoint, with the ability to translate complex financial and strategic analyses into compelling, decision-ready recommendations.
• Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and quantitative analysis skills (including experience evaluating businesses, investments, or M&A opportunities); advanced proficiency in Excel is essential.
• Strong commercial judgment with the ability to balance strategic thinking and financial rigor.

We provide a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. Employees have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and compensation tied to business and individual performance. The expected compensation range for this position is: $115,000 to $135,000.

The actual compensation may vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training.

We are committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any stage of our hiring process, please advise us when completing your application.

The Range Group may use artificial intelligence throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for this position. These tools assist our hiring team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by the hiring team.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview w