Strategy Specialist/Business Consultant
- Location: Toronto, ON – Hybrid (Once/twice a week
- Pay Rate : $37.81/hr – $44.63/hr
- Contract Length: 10 Months
We at Raise are hiring a Strategy Specialist/Business Consultant for one of our top clients. After establishing themselves as an industry leader, they’re now expanding their team to meet rising demand. We’re hiring right now; if you’re interested, apply below for your chance to join a great place to work
Responsibilities:
The Strategy Specialist’s main accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
- Support the build and expansion of cyber security narratives and updates through executive-level communications, reporting and presentation material.
- Coordinate and prepare material for key security forums, including Security Council, Business Unit Risk Committees and other relevant forums (CISO Forum, Townhalls).
- Gathering and compiling key reports and presentation material for re-occurring meetings, forums, ad-hoc business narratives, and client/external speaking engagements.
- Researching key security trends and emerging technologies/risks and translating into business insights.
- Assist in the development of the global security strategy focused on a three-year view of emerging technology while aligning with the security program and initiatives.
- Assist in the development of micro-strategies and business cases for future strategic investments and return on investments (ROI).
What the successful candidate needs to succeed?
- University degree/college diploma in Business Administration, Communications, IT or related discipline(s) or equivalent co-op work experience.
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in technology and/or business writing.
- Excellent MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills, including an understanding of presentation process (storyboard to finished product and speaker notes).
- Excellent communication skills, written and oral. Writing skills include an ability to translate technical content into layman's terms consumable by senior executive readers.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify errors and inaccuracies in reporting.
- Pragmatic understanding of storytelling and the ability to craft summaries and narratives relating to accomplishments, business rationale and projects. This includes creative design and utilizing visuals and graphics to aid in the communication of key information.
- Strong research skills and ability to fact-check and verify sources.
- Ability to independently drive initiatives forward with minimal oversight, effectively managing competing priorities and delivering results in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a global team environment with delivery and program teams, technical managers, and other business stakeholders.
Not necessary, but considered an asset:
- Experience with executive/senior management communications, e.g., workshops, reporting to executives, or communications to a broad external audience.
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Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity.
We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.
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