About the role
Job Description:
Currently seeking a contract Corporate Development Advisor to join the Corporate Development Team. The Corporate Development team plays a pivotal role in advancing strategic ambitions. This team leads corporate development efforts by evaluating initiatives designed to drive sustainable growth in revenue, profitability, and asset value. As part of strategy, the team assesses potential acquisition targets, organic growth projects, and innovation-led initiatives to build a robust pipeline of new investment opportunities.
As part of the team, you will:
- Support financial modeling, detailed valuation analysis, and related assessments to inform strategic decision-making
- Monitor industry trends and news to evaluate potential impacts on business cases, while identifying opportunities and risks that align with the company’s objectives
- Assist in assembling project documents that illustrate the opportunities for senior management and Board review, including economic benefits, strategic fit and risk
- Contribute to/support long-term asset planning, in partnership with business units, asset managers and Finance, for a strategic overlay to our long-term asset and capital planning
- Work closely with corporate strategy team to explore inorganic opportunities to accelerate delivery of broader strategy and key strategic initiatives
- Bring conceptual clarity to ambiguity, through structured problem solving, and applying and creating frameworks for analyzing strategic opportunities and challenges that exist.
- Convey complex and ambiguous opportunities/challenges into key conclusions and recommendations, through:
- Assisting in running the business analytics
- Analyzing and synthesizing quantitative and qualitative data and information from a variety of sources
- Creatively conveying insights through data and analysis (charts, tables, other visuals)
- Articulating the narrative and key tradeoffs/decision points through impactful presentations
- Assist with facilitating workshops, and analyzing and summarizing input from leaders across the organization
What We Are Looking For:
- University graduate or equivalent with 8+ years related experience OR 12+ years combination of post-secondary education and related experience
- 3-5 years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, equity research, or strategy-related work is required
- Completion of an MBA or CFA designation is preferred
- Experience with conducting structured qualitative analysis and solving ambiguous problems
- Exceptional analytic and quantitative problem-solving skills
- Strong foundation in financial analysis and experience with financial models
About Manpower Alberta
Today, more than ever, businesses are searching for highest-value solutions in a competitive, quality driven world. The market in Alberta faces many unique challenges. Manpower has been operating in Alberta for more than 50 years, and is strategically aligned and committed to provide solutions and deliver the right people at the right time, at the best value. Combining global reach and local expertise, we know the world of work and each market where we operate.
We are able to surpass the needs of our clients across Alberta & with our experience in temporary staffing, managed on-site services, permanent placement, professional/executive placement and contract payroll services, few companies can match Manpower’s progress in the world of work. Take a look at where we’ve been and who we are today. Our presence. Our leaders. Our vision and values.
You’ll see an unwavering commitment to our clients’ and candidates’ success.
About the role
Job Description:
Currently seeking a contract Corporate Development Advisor to join the Corporate Development Team. The Corporate Development team plays a pivotal role in advancing strategic ambitions. This team leads corporate development efforts by evaluating initiatives designed to drive sustainable growth in revenue, profitability, and asset value. As part of strategy, the team assesses potential acquisition targets, organic growth projects, and innovation-led initiatives to build a robust pipeline of new investment opportunities.
As part of the team, you will:
- Support financial modeling, detailed valuation analysis, and related assessments to inform strategic decision-making
- Monitor industry trends and news to evaluate potential impacts on business cases, while identifying opportunities and risks that align with the company’s objectives
- Assist in assembling project documents that illustrate the opportunities for senior management and Board review, including economic benefits, strategic fit and risk
- Contribute to/support long-term asset planning, in partnership with business units, asset managers and Finance, for a strategic overlay to our long-term asset and capital planning
- Work closely with corporate strategy team to explore inorganic opportunities to accelerate delivery of broader strategy and key strategic initiatives
- Bring conceptual clarity to ambiguity, through structured problem solving, and applying and creating frameworks for analyzing strategic opportunities and challenges that exist.
- Convey complex and ambiguous opportunities/challenges into key conclusions and recommendations, through:
- Assisting in running the business analytics
- Analyzing and synthesizing quantitative and qualitative data and information from a variety of sources
- Creatively conveying insights through data and analysis (charts, tables, other visuals)
- Articulating the narrative and key tradeoffs/decision points through impactful presentations
- Assist with facilitating workshops, and analyzing and summarizing input from leaders across the organization
What We Are Looking For:
- University graduate or equivalent with 8+ years related experience OR 12+ years combination of post-secondary education and related experience
- 3-5 years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, equity research, or strategy-related work is required
- Completion of an MBA or CFA designation is preferred
- Experience with conducting structured qualitative analysis and solving ambiguous problems
- Exceptional analytic and quantitative problem-solving skills
- Strong foundation in financial analysis and experience with financial models
About Manpower Alberta
Today, more than ever, businesses are searching for highest-value solutions in a competitive, quality driven world. The market in Alberta faces many unique challenges. Manpower has been operating in Alberta for more than 50 years, and is strategically aligned and committed to provide solutions and deliver the right people at the right time, at the best value. Combining global reach and local expertise, we know the world of work and each market where we operate.
We are able to surpass the needs of our clients across Alberta & with our experience in temporary staffing, managed on-site services, permanent placement, professional/executive placement and contract payroll services, few companies can match Manpower’s progress in the world of work. Take a look at where we’ve been and who we are today. Our presence. Our leaders. Our vision and values.
You’ll see an unwavering commitment to our clients’ and candidates’ success.