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Director, Strategy About Us Wittington is a holding company that acts as the central investment vehicle for the Weston family. It is the controlling shareholder of George Weston and, through it, Wittington controls Loblaw and Choice Properties. The firms private investment arm manages a global, diversified portfolio and direct investments focused on selected sectors. Wittington is also the home to several charitable foundations, including the Weston Family Foundation and Hilary & Galen Weston Foundation. Wittington also operates as the family office for the Weston family. Opportunity Overview Wittington''s Strategy team supports the development and execution of our strategic agenda, delivering thought leadership and actionable insights to address critical challenges and identify new opportunities across our portfolio. This team also provides strategic support to our investment teams and charitable foundations. Wittington is looking to strengthen and grow its Strategy team with the addition of a Director, Strategy. Reporting to the Managing Director, Strategy, the Director will be responsible for evaluation and analysis of strategic initiatives and investments and executing internal projects across Wittingtons portfolio of assets and charitable foundations. For this position we are looking for someone with strong strategy experience. An ideal candidate would have experience in management consulting or a corporate strategy role, have exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, possess executive-level communication abilities, can effectively lead complex projects, and can build relationships with people at varying levels of the organization. As the role also provides the opportunity to support M&A transactions, experience in this area is a benefit. Duties & Responsibilities Act as internal consultant and advisor for various projects across the Wittington portfolio Lead and execute Strategy projects, effectively working with key stakeholders to frame important strategic questions, identify creative, impactful and practical solutions supported by analysis, and lead teams through the execution of these strategies Act as a team leader and manage cross-functional teams, by directing the work of team members and managing a broad set of stakeholders while focusing on effective project delivery within the defined timeframe Communicate succinctly and confidently any analyses and project findings to senior business professionals Interact effectively with external advisors (e.g., consultants, financial advisors, lawyers) Support M&A transactions, with a strategic mindset, through their lifecycle from conceiving the idea, articulating the strategic rationale, and supporting execution through the various phases of the transaction Required Qualifications The successful candidate will have 6-8 years of experience and demonstrated a track record of success in any of the following sectors: strategy consulting, private equity, investment banking, corporate development, or corporate strategy Creative problem-solving skills to tackle complex projects and unstructured problems Excellent communication skills to distill key message for senior audiences (including the C-suite and Boards) and effectively present findings, recommendations and opinions Proven project management abilities to structure work in executable pieces, support complex projects and lead cross-functional teams to effectively deliver across a variety of priorities. Demonstrated ability to ramp up quickly on new topics, and synthesize input from a variety of sources to provide clarity and recommendations for the business Strong business acumen and understanding of finance/accounting topics Ability to build effective relationships across varying levels Relevant university degree(s) (e.g., bachelors, MBA, etc.) Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, especially PowerPoint and Excel. Personal Attributes Polished demeanor and a high degree of maturity and professionalism Self-motivated to produce quality work with minimal supervision Effective time management skills and quick to output High level of attention to detail Confidence to interact with managers and senior business leaders Creativity and a willingness to experiment with novel approaches Client-service mindset toward building relationships with across our businesses Get it done attitude; proactive rather than reactive Enjoys a versatile and dynamic team environment Strong willingness to learn, and develop based on feedback What We Offer Competitive compensation A total rewards plan that includes flexible benefits as well as pension and investment plans A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture Hybrid workplace Tuition reimbursement and training to help you reach your full potential Wellness programs and initiatives Wittington Investments, Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We know our success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees. Diverse backgrounds and experiences make our business stronger. If you are contacted for a job opportunity and require accommodation, please email so we can ensure you have an accessible candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. All requests are confidential and used only to meet candidate needs. We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.