At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic initiatives and execute plans that drive policy objectives for the Canadian Bankers Association.
- Company: Join the Canadian Bankers Association, the voice of over 60 banks in Canada.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with a focus on innovation and organizational effectiveness.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on Canada's banking system and help shape financial policies.
- Qualifications: Graduate degree in Business Administration and 8-10 years of strategy experience required.
The predicted salary is between 140720 - 171991 $ per year.
The Canadian Bankers Association is the voice of more than 60 domestic and foreign banks that help drive Canada’s economic growth and prosperity. The CBA advocates for public policies that contribute to a sound, thriving banking system to ensure Canadians can succeed in their financial goals.
The Director, Strategy & Execution serves as the embedded strategy and execution partner to policy leads supporting the development and execution of plans that deliver on our policy objectives. Reporting to the Vice-President, Strategy & Engagement, the role translates strategic priorities into integrated and coordinated action through planning, project management, risk and issues tracking, and internal stakeholder engagement.
The Director is accountable for supporting the successful development and execution of assigned policy delivery plans while also contributing to enterprise strategic planning, special projects, performance monitoring and measurement, and organizational effectiveness initiatives across the CBA.
Key Qualifications, Abilities and Skills
- Graduate degree in Business Administration or a related field. A graduate degree (MBA or equivalent) and/or professional designation is an asset.
- 8-10 years of progressively senior experience in strategy and strategy roles, management consulting, portfolio management, strategic planning or a related field, with demonstrated experience leading complex initiatives from planning through execution.
- Working experience in the financial services or consulting sector.
- Working experience in AI – specifically the governance activities and framework for an organization.
- Proven ability to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, establish clear performance measures, and drive execution through cross-functional teams in a complex stakeholder environment.
- Experience developing and implementing performance measurement frameworks, key performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and reporting processes to support strategic decision‑making and organizational performance management.
- Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credibility, influence outcomes, and establish effective working relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Knowledge of public policy environment is considered an asset.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The CBA welcomes and encourages all interested individuals to apply. We value the unique skills and experience each person brings to the Association. We strive to provide equal access to employment and believe in creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates throughout the recruitment process. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at the CBA; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Contact Details:
Canadian Bankers Association Recruitment Team
