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Software International (SI) supplies technical talent to a variety of clients ranging from Fortune 100/500/1000 companies to small and mid‑sized organizations in Canada/US. We are currently hiring for a Business Transformation Specialist – AI and M&A for our global IT SaaS client in the Toronto area.

Role: Business Transformation Specialist – AI and M&A

Type: Fulltime, Perm

Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000 as base salary depending on overall experience + annual bonus + vacation + benefits + other great company perks.

Location: Remote - Mississauga, ON, Canada

In this role, you will enable our team to drive high‑impact strategic initiatives spanning various areas, including:

• Innovation and Applied AI (50%): Partner with senior leaders to push innovation at our portfolio companies by developing frameworks, approaches, and use cases where AI can help re‑invent their processes and business model.
• Market Assessment and Analysis (30%): Conduct thorough industry and trend research, market analysis, and market sizing to address business challenges, evaluate potential M&A targets, and support Sales and Marketing growth for company investments.
• Value Creation and Transformation (20%): Identify, develop, and implement strategies to improve business performance at our portfolio companies. Collaborate with senior management at our portfolio companies to drive projects related to Pricing, Go‑to‑Market, Change Management / Organization, etc.
• Reporting and Dashboarding (10%): Create insightful reports and dashboards to consolidate key findings and provide data‑driven insights for executive decision‑making.

This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in all aspects of successful B2B software company management, from strategic planning to execution. It provides a dynamic platform with a global scope and ample prospects for long‑term career progression. Your role entails working closely with senior management and leaders to drive business growth within the company's portfolios.

• Conduct research and analysis to formulate strategy recommendations.
• Analyze and synthesize key insights from diverse data sources to drive strategy and inform decision‑making.
• Support leaders in strategic planning and long‑term business strategy.
• Collaborate across departments like Finance, M&A, and portfolio teams for in‑depth research and analysis.
• Assess organic growth opportunities and contribute to fostering a culture of innovation.
• Undertake any special projects as required.

• Bachelors or masters degree in business, economics, engineering, or related fields.
• 3-5 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a similar analytical role, with a background in AI / software industry being advantageous.
• Strong strategic thinking skills to derive and deliver key insights from data.
• Skilled in synthesizing trends and consolidating findings into meaningful, visually appealing formats for presentations to executives.
• Excellent communication abilities and a self‑starter attitude.
• High curiosity, passion for continuous learning and creative problem‑solving.
• Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel for effective reporting.
• Sound knowledge of business financials and operations.
• Demonstrated adaptability, flexibility, and willingness to travel occasionally (<40% of the time).