Strategy, Lead

Interac; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Toronto is seeking a Strategy Lead to define tactical and strategic agendas for enhancing business performance. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in consulting and strategy roles, proficient in data analysis and stakeholder management. This role focuses on developing operational strategies and analyzing market dynamics in the financial services industry.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Education investment

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in consulting, strategy & operations roles.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools and project management software.
• Ability to distill complex ideas into simple insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute operational strategies to meet business objectives.
• Support strategic planning and board management processes.
• Analyze data to identify bottlenecks and track performance.

Skills

Consulting experience

Strategy development

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Excel

SQL

Tableau

Job description

Strategy Lead

At Interac, we design and deliver products and solutions that give Canadians control over their money so they can get more out of life. Whether we’re leading real-time money movement, driving innovative commerce solutions like open payments for transit systems, or advancing new areas such as agentic commerce and open banking, we are playing a key role in shaping the future of the digital economy in Canada.

Want to make a lasting impact among a community of creative thinkers, problem solvers, technical virtuosos, and high‑performance application developers? We want to hear from you.

Reporting to the Head of Strategy, the Strategy Lead will define focused tactical and strategic agendas that enhance the business and work closely with internal stakeholders on all fronts of the business with a clear emphasis on key strategic priorities for Interac. You will make recommendations as it relates to emerging trends, market and competitive dynamics, growth opportunities, and business performance measurement in the development of the corporate strategy and management. You will use your drive and bias for results to handle complex and ambiguous topics to gain insight into the strategic issues that are at the forefront of the financial services industry.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Develop and execute operational strategies to meet long‑term business objectives.
• Support strategic planning and board management processes.
• Develop opportunity sizing, business cases, financial models and operational plans supporting strategic initiatives and new business opportunities for generating top‑line business value.
• Distill complex ideas into easy‑to‑understand messaging and develop collateral for socialization with internal and external stakeholders.
• Champion strategic foresight via filtering and socializing emerging trends, measurement and analysis of current execution, and ecosystem insights.
• Develop foresight scenarios, and connect strategic foresight signals with strategy development and planning processes to ensure relevant strategy.
• Analyze data to identify bottlenecks, track performance, and make informed decisions for improvement.
• Guide and motivate teams, and communicate the company’s vision and strategy effectively to stakeholders.

You bring:

• Eligibility to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a full‑time capacity.
• A Bachelor’s degree and MBA (preferred, not required).
• 8+ years of experience in consulting, strategy & operations, chief of staff roles, including strategy development, planning, execution and analysis.
• Ability to interpret data, identify issues, and implement solutions.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, Tableau) and project management software.
• Proven experience building and managing relationships with stakeholders and strategic partners.
• Excellent written and verbal skills to articulate complex ideas and influence others.
• High drive and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and ambiguous environment, delivering multi‑dimensional projects and influencing business outcomes.
• The ability to distill complex ideas into simple, digestible insights, connect the dots, adapt, and help accelerate execution.

Interac requires employees to complete a background check that is completed by one of our service providers. We use this service to complete the following checks:

• Canadian criminal record check
• Public safety verification
• Canadian ID cross‑check
• 5‑year employment verification
• Education verification
• Credit inquiry and social media check (if applicable)

How we work

We know that exceptional people have great ideas and are passionate about their work. Our culture encourages excellence and actively rewards contributions with:

Connection: You’re surrounded by talented people every day who are driven by their passion of a common goal.

Core Values: They define us. Living them helps us be the best at what we do.

Compensation & Benefits: Pay is driven by individual and corporate performance and we provide a multitude of benefits and perks.

Education: To ensure you are the best at what you do we invest in you.

Please be aware of certain individuals fraudulently using Interac Corp.’s name and logo to offer fictitious employment opportunities. Interac Corp. will never ask, solicit, nor accept any monies in exchange for employment opportunities. Any such offers of employment are fraudulent and invalid, and you are strongly advised to exercise great caution and disregard such offers and invitations.

Please note that under no circumstances shall Interac Corp. be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages, expenses, or other inconveniences resulting from or in any way connected to the actions of individuals performing such fraud. Further, such fraudulent communication shall not be treated as any kind of offer or representation by Interac Corp. or its subsidiaries and affiliates.