Director, Strategy & Innovation

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Key Responsibilities

5–8+ years in management consulting, corporate strategy, fintech,

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Compensation Philosophy – Competitive pay aligned with experience and market standards
Discretionary Annual Bonus – Rewarding both individual and company performance
Comprehensive Benefits – Health and dental coverage with premiums fully paid, plus access to an Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plans – Helping you plan and save for the future
Hybrid Work Environment – Flexibility to balance remote and in-office collaboration; enjoy our corporate HQ spaces designed for teamwork and creativity
Perks and Rewards – Tuition reimbursement, professional development support, discounts through Perkopolis, and recognition programs that celebrate your impact

Working closely with the Chief of Staff, CEO, and C-level team, this role is responsible for identifying, assessing, and framing potential new products, markets, partnerships, and business models. The objective is to bring analytical rigor and strategic clarity to early-stage ideas before meaningful enterprise resources are committed.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

Strategic Opportunity Framing

Identify and shape new growth hypotheses aligned with enterprise strategy
Translate broad ideas into clearly defined problem statements and evaluation plans
Maintain visibility on opportunities under consideration

Market & Competitive Analysis

Conduct market sizing, customer research, and competitive landscape reviews
Assess structural attractiveness and differentiation potential
Synthesize findings into concise, decision-oriented insights

Business Case Development

Build high-level financial models including revenue potential, unit economics, and cost dynamics
Identify key assumptions, risks, and value drivers
Assess risk-adjusted return profiles and sequencing considerations

Feasibility & Risk Assessment

Engage with Risk, Legal, Finance, Retail, and Technology stakeholders to understand constraints and enablers
Surface regulatory and operational considerations early
Clearly articulate trade-offs and dependencies

Executive Communication

Prepare structured materials for CEO and CLT discussions
Present recommendations with clarity and balanced judgement
Support prioritization and investment discussions as needed

What You Bring:

5–8+ years in management consulting, corporate strategy, fintech, or a similarly analytical environment
Strong problem structuring capability and comfort with ambiguity
Advanced analytical and financial modelling skills
Experience engaging senior executives with concise, well-reasoned recommendations
High degree of independence and ownership

Ready to apply your Strategy expertise to make a real impact? Join us and help shape the future of MFSG. Apply today and let’s build the future of MFSG, together.

Committed to Equal Opportunity:

MFSG is committed to accommodating applicants up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. If you are selected for an interview, please notify MFSG if you require accommodation in respect of the materials or procedures used at any time during this process. If you require accommodation, MFSG will work with you to determine how to meet your needs.

Please note: The salary range, inclusive of bonus, for this position is between C$ 135,000 to C$ 185,000.

About MFSG – Our Commitment to Responsible Innovation

At MFSG, we are committed to building innovative solutions grounded in ethical, transparent, and responsible use of data and technology. Aligned with the principles outlined in Canada’s Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA), we take a proactive approach to ensuring that any AI or data-driven systems we use are safe, fair, and accountable.

This posting is for a current position within our organization, offering the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, responsible innovation that supports our employees, clients, and communities.

We prioritize strong data governance, clear communication around how systems work, and safeguards that reduce risks and protect individuals. Our focus is on developing tools and processes that promote equity, reliability, and trust, supported by ongoing monitoring and continuous improvement.

Joining MFSG means contributing to a future-focused organization that values both innovation and integrity, where your work helps shape solutions that responsibly support our employees, clients, and communities.