Royal Bank of Canada – Ask a Recruiter Event – Financial Interns and Banking Advisors – Oakville, ON

Company: Royal Bank of Canada

Location: Oakville, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 07 Mar 2025 06:01:37 GMT

Job description: Job Summary Banking Advisor – Financial Intern (Financial Advisors working towards accreditations and training)Job DescriptionPlease note: This posting has been designed for applicants who have been invited to attend our Ask a Recruiter Virtual event to be held on March 14, 2025 from 11:00 – 12:00 pm (CST) 12:00 – 1:00 (EST.)Applicants attending must have their mutual fund accreditations completed as per must-have requirements and must be mobile and flexible with schedule and availability to support branch days and hours of operation (including extended hours and Saturdays) as required.In your RSVP to our event kindly indicate the market you reside in Southwestern Ontario or in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Nunavut, and the communities that you are willing to commute for training/placement – mobility purposes.What is the opportunity?This unique position calls on your client-focused sales expertise and natural problem-solving skills to maximize each client interaction. Specifically, you help clients with their everyday banking, credit, and investment needs. As an RBC ambassador, you add value in the moments that matter most to clients and collaborate with RBC partners to help clients achieve their goals. Whether you’re demonstrating to a client how to use digital banking, on-boarding a new client, or referring a complex opportunity to a specialist, your expertise will contribute to creating meaningful and memorable client experiences to drive client satisfaction and loyalty.What will you do?

  • Proactively engage with clients in all areas of the branch and in the community, uncovering banking needs, providing help and advice, as well as identifying sales and referral opportunities
  • Focus on client education and demonstration, leveraging technology to deliver a memorable client experience, drive sales, and retain business
  • Respond to client-initiated contact, assisting them with a full range of financial transactions
  • Actively listen and engage clients in conversation to further understand their individual needs
  • Proactively take ownership of resolving and preventing client banking problems
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with partners to make the most of business opportunities and referrals

What do you need to succeed?Must-have

  • Mutual Funds accreditation (i.e., Investment Funds in Canada or the Canadian Securities Course)
  • Demonstrated passion for putting clients first, as well as success in a hands-on environment
  • Problem-solving and people skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and proactively connect with clients
  • Flexibility, eagerness to learn, strong personal ethics, and a hunger for success
  • Digital literacy across a broad range of devices (i.e., smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc.)

Nice-to-have

  • Track record in building rapport and maintaining client relationships within the financial or service industry
  • Fluency in a second language
  • Working towards achieving other accreditations such as Financial Planning 1(FP1) and the Certification – Personal Financial Services and Advice (PFSA)

What’s in it for you?We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

  • A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including competitive compensation, bonuses, and flexible benefits
  • Continued opportunities for career advancement
  • World-class sales training, coaching, and development opportunities
  • Support from a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high performing team, as well as world-class tools and training
  • Opportunity to achieve great success and grow your career with RBC

Job Skills Advice Based Solutions, Client Centricity, Client Discovery, Communication, Critical Thinking, Curiosity, Data Analysis, Digital LiteracyAdditional Job DetailsAddress: 499 CORNWALL RD:OAKVILLECity: OAKVILLECountry: CanadaWork hours/week: 37.5Employment Type: Full timePlatform:Job Type: Regular – Trainee (Trainee)Pay Type: SalariedPosted Date: 2025-02-24Application Deadline: 2025-03-12Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date aboveInclusion and Equal Opportunity EmploymentAt RBC, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work. We are taking actions to tackle issues of inequity and systemic bias to support our diverse talent, clients and communities.We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience for our prospective employees with different abilities. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.Join our Talent CommunityStay in-the-know about great career opportunities at RBC. Sign up and get customized info on our latest jobs, career tips and Recruitment events that matter to you.Expand your limits and create a new future together at RBC. Find out how we use our passion and drive to enhance the well-being of our clients and communities at .

Associate Managing Consultant, Advisors & Consulting Services, Performance Analytics – Mastercard – Vancouver, BC

Company: Mastercard

Location: Vancouver, BC

Expected salary: $100000 – 155000 per year

Job date: Fri, 07 Mar 2025 03:48:10 GMT

Job description: with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments…, enhancing cybersecurity, and improving the digital payments experience. We provide value-added services and leverage expertise…

Senior Specialist Marketing Services – Advisors & Consulting Services – Mastercard – Toronto, ON

Company: Mastercard

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Tue, 04 Mar 2025 23:34:21 GMT

Job description: Our PurposeMastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.Title and SummarySenior Specialist Marketing Services – Advisors & Consulting ServicesServices within Mastercard is responsible for acquiring, engaging, and retaining customers by managing fraud and risk, enhancing cybersecurity, and improving the digital payments experience. We provide value-added services and leverage expertise, data-driven insights, and execution. Our Advisors & Consulting Services team combines traditional management consulting with Mastercard’s rich data assets, proprietary platforms, and technologies to provide clients with powerful strategic insights and recommendations. Our teams work with a diverse global customer base across industries, from banking and payments to retail and restaurants.The Advisors & Consulting Services group has five specializations: Strategy & Transformation, Performance Analytics, Business Experimentation, Marketing, and Program Management. Our Marketing consultants lead the strategy development and implementation of campaigns and engagements for clients. They use customer data to provide deep direct marketing expertise across channels, evaluating campaign results and adapting the approach to optimize marketing performance.Positions for different specializations and levels are available in separate job postings. Please review our consulting specializations to learn more about all opportunities and apply for the position that is best suited to your background and experience: https://careers.mastercard.com/us/en/consulting-specializations-at-mastercardRoles and ResponsibilitiesClient Impact· Manage deliverable development and multiple workstreams on projects across a range of industries and problem statements· Contribute to the development of marketing strategies and campaigns for large regional and global clients by working with technology and data· Manage working relationship with client managers, and act as trusted and reliable partnerTeam Collaboration & Culture· Develop sound business recommendations and deliver effective client presentations· Plan, organize, and structure own work and that of junior project delivery consultants to generate marketing strategies and insights, and prepare presentations· Lead team and external meetings, and lead or co-lead project management· Collaborate with internal Mastercard stakeholders including Product and Business Development to build the firm’s intellectual capital and solution development· Grow from coaching to enable ownership of day-to-day project management across client projects, and mentor junior consultantsQualificationsBasic qualifications· Undergraduate degree with work experience in marketing and campaign projects focused on one or more of the following fields: marketing content, digital and social media campaigns, digital customer experience, digital marketing, end-to-end product launch, ad-tech and mar-tech ecosystems, offline marketing activities/campaigns, media management and planning, direct response marketing· Experience managing tasks or workstreams in a collaborative team environment with third parties· Experience managing clients or internal stakeholders, and vendors· Advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills· Ability to perform multiple tasks with multiple clients in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment· Ability to communicate effectively in English and the local office language (if applicable)· Eligibility to work in the country where you are applying, as well as apply for travel visas as required by travel needsPreferred qualifications· Additional marketing experience in one or more of the following fields: marketing and campaign experience from agency environment, search engine optimization and search engine marketing, video making (e.g., scripting, storyboard, and content), marketing content, usability labs and experience research, print production management· Global supply chain management (GSM), including sourcing new suppliers and assessing third party production vendors· Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)· Experience developing and implementing solutions and measuring impact on clients’ business· Experience managing tasks or workstreams in a collaborative team environment with third parties· Experience coaching junior delivery consultants· Relevant industry expertise and/or experience in product, sales, or marketing technology· MBA or master’s degree with specialization in marketing or digital (not requiredMastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.Corporate Security ResponsibilityAll activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;Report any suspected information security violation or breach, andComplete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.

Mastercard is focused on powering economies and empowering people worldwide through digital payment solutions. The Advisors & Consulting Services team within Mastercard provides strategic insights and recommendations to clients using data, technology, and expertise. This team has five specializations, including Marketing, which focuses on developing and implementing marketing campaigns and strategies for clients. The team collaborates with internal stakeholders and manages client relationships to deliver impactful results. Basic qualifications for positions in this team include a degree in marketing, experience in campaign projects, and proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Preferred qualifications include additional marketing experience and relevant industry expertise. Mastercard is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employees are expected to adhere to security policies to protect company information and assets.

Associate Managing Consultant, Advisors & Consulting Services – Data Strategy & Management – Mastercard – Toronto, ON

Company: Mastercard

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Thu, 27 Feb 2025 02:20:15 GMT

Job description: Our PurposeMastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.Title and SummaryAssociate Managing Consultant, Advisors & Consulting Services – Data Strategy & ManagementAdvisors & Consulting ServicesServices within Mastercard is responsible for acquiring, engaging, and retaining customers by managing fraud and risk, enhancing cybersecurity, and improving the digital payments experience. We provide value-added services and leverage expertise, data-driven insights, and execution. Our Advisors & Consulting Services team combines traditional management consulting with Mastercard’s rich data assets, proprietary platforms, and technologies to provide clients with powerful strategic insights and recommendations. Our teams work with a diverse global customer base across industries, from banking and payments to retail and restaurants.The Advisors & Consulting Services group has five specializations: Strategy & Transformation, Performance Analytics, Business Experimentation, Marketing, and Program Management. Our Performance Analytics consultants translate data into insights by leveraging Mastercard and customer data to design, implement, and scale analytical solutions for customers. They use qualitative and quantitative analytical techniques and enterprise applications to synthesize analyses into clear recommendations and impactful narratives.
Positions for different specializations and levels are available in separate job postings. Please review our consulting specializations to learn more about all opportunities and apply for the position that is best suited to your background and experience: https://careers.mastercard.com/us/en/consulting-specializations-at-mastercardRoles and ResponsibilitiesClient Impact

  • Manage deliverable development and workstreams on projects across a range of industries and problem statements
  • Contribute to and/or develop data strategies and programs for large, regional, and global clients by leveraging data and technology solutions to unlock client value
  • Manage working relationship with client managers, and act as trusted and reliable partner

Team Collaboration & Culture

  • Develop sound business recommendations and deliver effective client presentations to close deals
  • Plan, organize, and structure own work and that of junior project delivery consultants to identify effective analysis structures to address client problems and synthesize analyses into relevant findings
  • Lead team and external meetings, and lead or co-lead project management
  • Contribute to the firm’s intellectual capital and solution development
  • Grow from coaching to enable ownership of day-to-day project management across client projects, and mentor junior consultants

QualificationsBasic qualifications

  • Undergraduate engineering degree with data strategy & management experience in data platforms, strategy, assessment, architecture, integration, monetization, data-as-a-product etc.
  • Experience managing clients or internal stakeholders and win revenue generating work
  • Ability to analyze large datasets and platforms and provide recommendations
  • Data and analytics experience such as working with data analytics software (e.g., Python, R, SQL, SAS) and building, managing, and maintaining database structures
  • Advanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks with multiple clients in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English and the local office language (if applicable)
  • Eligibility to work in the country where you are applying, as well as apply for travel visas as required by travel needs

Preferred qualifications

  • Experience managing tasks or workstreams in a collaborative team environment
  • Experience coaching junior delivery consultants
  • Relevant industry expertise
  • MS or master’s degree with relevant specialization (not required)

This role is not eligible for Mastercard’s work authorization sponsorship. As such, candidates must be eligible to work in Canada, now as well as in the future, without employer sponsorship.Mastercard is an inclusive equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.Corporate Security ResponsibilityAll activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;Report any suspected information security violation or breach, andComplete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.

Mastercard’s purpose is to power economies and empower people in over 200 countries and territories by providing secure, simple, and accessible digital payment options. The Advisors & Consulting Services team within Mastercard offers services to manage fraud, enhance cybersecurity, and improve the digital payments experience. They combine traditional management consulting with data insights and technology to provide strategic recommendations to clients in various industries. The team has five specializations, including Performance Analytics, which translates data into insights for clients. The Associate Managing Consultant position in Data Strategy & Management requires a background in data platforms, strategy, assessment, and architecture, with the ability to work with large datasets and analytics software. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada without employer sponsorship. Mastercard is an inclusive equal opportunity employer that considers all applicants.

Associate Managing Consultant, Program Management, Advisors Client Services – Mastercard – Toronto, ON

Company: Mastercard

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sun, 02 Mar 2025 02:41:24 GMT

Job description: Our PurposeMastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.Title and SummaryAssociate Managing Consultant, Program Management, Advisors Client ServicesAssociate Managing Consultant – Program ManagementAdvisors & Consulting ServicesServices within Mastercard is responsible for acquiring, engaging, and retaining customers by managing fraud and risk, enhancing cybersecurity, and improving the digital payments experience. We provide value-added services and leverage expertise, data-driven insights, and execution. Our Advisors & Consulting Services team combines traditional management consulting with Mastercard’s rich data assets, proprietary platforms, and technologies to provide clients with powerful strategic insights and recommendations. Our teams work with a diverse global customer base across industries, from banking and payments to retail and restaurants.The Advisors & Consulting Services group has five specializations: Strategy & Transformation, Performance Analytics, Business Experimentation, Marketing, and Program Management. Our Program Management consultants lead clients through business transformations by implementing strategically important Mastercard assets and services to bring value and drive growth. They serve as the Center of Engagement across all stakeholders within Mastercard and the client’s organization.Positions for different specializations and levels are available in separate job postings. Please review our consulting specializations to learn more about all opportunities and apply for the position that is best suited to your background and experience: https://careers.mastercard.com/us/en/consulting-specializations-at-mastercardRoles and ResponsibilitiesYou will manage multiple projects within a portfolio, providing efficient and effective coordination of a complex range of activities by clearly defining project team and stakeholder roles and responsibilities that are aligned with the delivery of the expected benefits. You will ensure effective identification of risks and pro-active solutioning to mitigate risks and impact on timelines.Client ImpactManage deliverable development and workstreams on multiple large, complex high-value projects across a range of industries, problem statements, and culturesUtilize proven, accredited project and change management methodologies and techniques to help clients drive measurable valueDefine scope, timelines, and budget and perform cost, benefit, and risk analysesReport on issues, risks, progress, and timelines and summarize effectively, offering analysis, options, and credible solutionsManage working relationship with client managers, and act as trusted and reliable partnerTeam Collaboration & CultureDevelop sound business recommendations and deliver effective client presentationsPlan, organize, and structure own work and that of junior project team members to address client problemsLead team and external meetings, and lead or co-lead project managementContribute to the firm’s intellectual capital and solution development, being a strong brand ambassador for Mastercard and Data & ServicesGrow from coaching to enable ownership of day-to-day project management across client projects, and mentor junior team membersQualificationsBasic qualificationsUndergraduate degree with work experience in project management and change management methodologies and techniques4-6 years of Project Management experienceExposure to financial institutions, payments, and/or consultanciesExperience managing clients or internal stakeholdersLogical, structured thinkingAdvanced Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skillsAbility to perform multiple tasks with multiple clients in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environmentAbility to communicate effectively in English and the local office language (if applicable)Eligibility to work in the country where you are applying, as well as apply for travel visas as required by travel needsPreferred qualificationsExperience developing and implementing solutions and measuring impact on clients’ businessExperience coaching junior consultantsHave completed or interested in pursuing recognized professional accreditation, such as Project Management Professional (PMP)Knowledge of Project Management toolsExposure to payments and/or retail banking or merchantsMBA or master’s degree with relevant specialization (not required)Mastercard is a merit-based, inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We hire the most qualified candidate for the role. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.Corporate Security ResponsibilityAll activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;Report any suspected information security violation or breach, andComplete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.

Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in over 200 countries by offering secure, simple, and smart digital payment solutions. The Associate Managing Consultant – Program Management at Mastercard’s Advisors & Consulting Services team leads clients through business transformations and helps drive growth by implementing strategic assets and services. The role involves managing multiple projects, identifying risks, and delivering measurable value to clients. Basic qualifications include project management experience, exposure to financial institutions, and strong communication skills. Mastercard is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employees are expected to adhere to information security policies and practices.

Managing Consultant, Advisors & Consulting Services, Technical Program Management – Mastercard – Toronto, ON

Company: Mastercard

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary: $122000 – 195000 per year

Job date: Wed, 26 Feb 2025 02:13:43 GMT

Job description: Our PurposeMastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.Title and SummaryManaging Consultant, Advisors & Consulting Services, Technical Program ManagementAdvisors & Consulting Services
Services within Mastercard is responsible for acquiring, engaging, and retaining customers by managing fraud and risk, enhancing cybersecurity, and improving the digital payments experience. We provide value-added services and leverage expertise, data-driven insights, and execution. Our Advisors & Consulting Services team combines traditional management consulting with Mastercard’s rich data assets, proprietary platforms, and technologies to provide clients with powerful strategic insights and recommendations. Our teams work with a diverse global customer base across industries, from banking and payments to retail and restaurants.
The Advisors & Consulting Services group has five specializations: Strategy & Transformation, Performance Analytics, Business Experimentation, Marketing, and Program Management. Our Program Management consultants lead clients through business transformations by implementing strategically important Mastercard assets and services to bring value and drive growth. They serve as the Center of Engagement across all stakeholders within Mastercard and the client’s organization.
Positions for different specializations and levels are available in separate job postings. Please review our consulting specializations to learn more about all opportunities and apply for the position that is best suited to your background and experience: https://careers.mastercard.com/us/en/consulting-specializations-at-mastercard
Roles and Responsibilities
You will manage a portfolio of projects that support a strategy, a strategic change, or initiative with significant impact on the client organization. You will manage complexity and inherent risks across a wide range of business areas, where there are strong interdependencies and shared resources, and you will manage benefits from their initial identification and definition through to the eventual realization and achievement of measurable improvements.
Client Impact

  • Drives execution of an outcome from inception through successful delivery of the services or domains, or an outcome that spans multiple teams and integrations across the enterprise
  • Works with multiple scrum/delivery teams to build/improve ways of working and identify and mitigate risks or issues that may impact the plan
  • Conducts meaningful retrospectives, creates action plans to implement changes at the team level; coordinates with other TPMs in the program to align and plan potential actions to be implemented across the program
  • Looks across the program to identify potential system efficiencies or process improvements, and suggests proactive strategies for consideration by program leadership
  • Clearly articulate scope, timelines, dependencies, owners, actions, risks, and mitigations. Report progress to teams and senior leadership in regular cadence, potentially representing segments of or the entire program
  • Looked to as first point of contact for your teams or business line/service and the source of truth for status, providing the correct information and associated data about the state of the project to the right audience at the right time with the right focus
  • Mitigate risks, solve issues, and ensure plan remains in line with agreed timescales, budgets, and quality criteria
  • Identify new business opportunities and communicate to executives to pursue, leading seales calls and client development including proposal contribution
  • Own key relationships with mid-level to senior client stakeholders and independently assess client agenda, internal culture, and change readiness

Team Collaboration & Culture

  • Lead team to creative insights and sound business recommendations, and deliver impactful and influential client presentations while growing team members’ roles and skills
  • Provide expertise and day-to-day project delivery team leadership, supporting evolution of solutions with innovation and create a collaborative and inclusive environment for all levels
  • Manage relationship with internal Mastercard leadership and stakeholders and build the firm’s intellectual capital
  • Effectively leverage subject matter experts to develop best customized solutions
  • Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and mentorship to junior team members, including evaluating performance, and providing feedback

Qualifications
Basic qualifications

  • Technical program delivery experience leading development and implementation of payment solutions and measuring impact on clients’ business
  • Undergraduate degree with work experience in project management and change management methodologies and techniques in payments environment
  • 4-6 years of Project Management experience with Agile/Scrum implementing core payment solutions or digital solutions such as mobile applications or digital transformations
  • Exposure to financial institutions, payments, and/or consultancies
  • Experience coaching and managing teams across multiple projects and/or engagements with third parties
  • Experience managing key client relationships
  • Knowledge of business KPIs, financials, and organizational leadership
  • Ability to provide perspective on industry and marketplace
  • Expertise in Payments, IaaS, PaaS, huge plus if you have expertise in CI/CD, SQL databases, microservices APIs, and distributed systems operations in a DevOps model are a plus

Preferred qualifications

  • Have completed or interested in pursuing recognized professional accreditation, such as Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Knowledge of Project Management tools
  • Exposure to payments and/or retail banking or merchants
  • Experience generating new knowledge or creating innovative solutions for a firm
  • MBA or master’s degree with relevant specialization (not required)

Salary Range : $122,000 – $195,000Mastercard is an inclusive equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.Corporate Security ResponsibilityAll activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;Report any suspected information security violation or breach, andComplete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.

Mastercard’s Advisors & Consulting Services team provides strategic insights and recommendations to clients using traditional management consulting combined with Mastercard’s data assets and technologies. The team specializes in Strategy & Transformation, Performance Analytics, Business Experimentation, Marketing, and Program Management. Managing Consultants in this team lead projects that support strategic changes for clients, manage risks, and drive growth. They work with multiple teams to deliver outcomes, identify efficiencies, and communicate progress to stakeholders. Candidates for this role should have technical program delivery experience, project management skills, and knowledge of payment solutions. Preferred qualifications include professional certifications, experience in payments or retail banking, and innovative problem-solving skills. Mastercard is an equal opportunity employer, and accommodations can be provided for the application process if needed.

Managing Consultant, Advisors & Consulting Services, Program Management – Mastercard – Toronto, ON

Company: Mastercard

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary: $122000 – 195000 per year

Job date: Wed, 26 Feb 2025 08:27:26 GMT

Job description: Our PurposeMastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re helping build a sustainable economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.Title and SummaryManaging Consultant, Advisors & Consulting Services, Program ManagementAdvisors & Consulting Services
Services within Mastercard is responsible for acquiring, engaging, and retaining customers by managing fraud and risk, enhancing cybersecurity, and improving the digital payments experience. We provide value-added services and leverage expertise, data-driven insights, and execution. Our Advisors & Consulting Services team combines traditional management consulting with Mastercard’s rich data assets, proprietary platforms, and technologies to provide clients with powerful strategic insights and recommendations. Our teams work with a diverse global customer base across industries, from banking and payments to retail and restaurants.
The Advisors & Consulting Services group has five specializations: Strategy & Transformation, Performance Analytics, Business Experimentation, Marketing, and Program Management. Our Program Management consultants lead clients through business transformations by implementing strategically important Mastercard assets and services to bring value and drive growth. They serve as the Center of Engagement across all stakeholders within Mastercard and the client’s organization.
Positions for different specializations and levels are available in separate job postings. Please review our consulting specializations to learn more about all opportunities and apply for the position that is best suited to your background and experience: https://careers.mastercard.com/us/en/consulting-specializations-at-mastercard
Roles and Responsibilities
You will manage a portfolio of projects that support a strategy, a strategic change, or initiative with significant impact on the client organization. You will manage complexity and inherent risks across a wide range of business areas, where there are strong interdependencies and shared resources, and you will manage benefits from their initial identification and definition through to the eventual realization and achievement of measurable improvements.
Client Impact

  • Drives execution of an outcome from inception through successful delivery of the services or domains, or an outcome that spans multiple teams and integrations across the enterprise
  • Works with multiple scrum/delivery teams to build/improve ways of working and identify and mitigate risks or issues that may impact the plan
  • Conducts meaningful retrospectives, creates action plans to implement changes at the team level; coordinates with other TPMs in the program to align and plan potential actions to be implemented across the program
  • Looks across the program to identify potential system efficiencies or process improvements, and suggests proactive strategies for consideration by program leadership
  • Clearly articulate scope, timelines, dependencies, owners, actions, risks, and mitigations. Report progress to teams and senior leadership in regular cadence, potentially representing segments of or the entire program
  • Looked to as first point of contact for your teams or business line/service and the source of truth for status, providing the correct information and associated data about the state of the project to the right audience at the right time with the right focus
  • Mitigate risks, solve issues, and ensure plan remains in line with agreed timescales, budgets, and quality criteria
  • Identify new business opportunities and communicate to executives to pursue, leading seales calls and client development including proposal contribution
  • Own key relationships with mid-level to senior client stakeholders and independently assess client agenda, internal culture, and change readiness

Team Collaboration & Culture

  • Lead team to creative insights and sound business recommendations, and deliver impactful and influential client presentations while growing team members’ roles and skills
  • Provide expertise and day-to-day project delivery team leadership, supporting evolution of solutions with innovation and create a collaborative and inclusive environment for all levels
  • Manage relationship with internal Mastercard leadership and stakeholders and build the firm’s intellectual capital
  • Effectively leverage subject matter experts to develop best customized solutions
  • Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and mentorship to junior team members, including evaluating performance, and providing feedback

Qualifications
Basic qualifications

  • Technical program delivery experience leading development and implementation of payment solutions and measuring impact on clients’ business
  • Undergraduate degree with work experience in project management and change management methodologies and techniques in payments environment
  • 4-6 years of Project Management experience with Agile/Scrum implementing core payment solutions or digital solutions such as mobile applications or digital transformations
  • Exposure to financial institutions, payments, and/or consultancies
  • Experience coaching and managing teams across multiple projects and/or engagements with third parties
  • Experience managing key client relationships
  • Knowledge of business KPIs, financials, and organizational leadership
  • Ability to provide perspective on industry and marketplace
  • Expertise in Payments, IaaS, PaaS, huge plus if you have expertise in CI/CD, SQL databases, microservices APIs, and distributed systems operations in a DevOps model are a plus

Preferred qualifications

  • Have completed or interested in pursuing recognized professional accreditation, such as Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Knowledge of Project Management tools
  • Exposure to payments and/or retail banking or merchants
  • Experience generating new knowledge or creating innovative solutions for a firm
  • MBA or master’s degree with relevant specialization (not required)

Salary Range : $122,000 – $195,000Mastercard is an inclusive equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.Corporate Security ResponsibilityAll activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:Abide by Mastercard’s security policies and practices;Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;Report any suspected information security violation or breach, andComplete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard’s guidelines.

Mastercard is a global company that aims to empower people in over 200 countries by providing secure, simple, smart, and accessible digital payment solutions. The Advisors & Consulting Services team within Mastercard offers a range of services to help clients improve their digital payments experience and manage fraud and risk. The team combines traditional consulting with data assets and technologies to provide strategic insights and recommendations. The team has five specializations and offers positions for different levels and specializations. The Managing Consultant role involves managing projects that support strategic changes for clients, drive execution, identify opportunities, and maintain relationships. Basic qualifications for the role include technical program delivery experience, project management skills, and knowledge of payment solutions. Preferred qualifications include professional accreditation and knowledge of project management tools. Mastercard is an inclusive equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations for applicants as needed. All employees are responsible for upholding information security practices.

ESG Global Advisors Inc – Principal – Toronto, ON

Company: ESG Global Advisors Inc

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 24 Jan 2025 07:51:57 GMT

Job description: Location of Work: Remote or Hybrid across CanadaHead Office: Toronto, ONThere has never been a more important time to ‘fight the good fight’. Are you passionate about ESG and responsible investment? Are you pragmatic and strategic, ready to guide companies and investors through uncertainty? Are you a respected ESG expert looking to make an impact in a flexible, supportive environment? If you’re a driven relationship-builder with deep ESG experience, come join our boutique strategic ESG consulting firm.About ESG Global AdvisorsAs a trusted partner of both companies and investors, we are driven by an informed belief that Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues matter and that businesses that incorporate them into their decision-making stand to thrive over the long-term. We are passionate pragmatists. We know that incremental change has an exponential impact over time. That’s why our team of senior-level professionals works with clients every step of the way, to develop an approach to ESG that adds value now and in the future.Established in early 2019, our firm has established a diverse client base consisting of investors across different asset classes and public and private corporations from a range of sectors. Our team members are in high demand by boards, senior executive teams, industry associations, and conference organizers seeking to understand current best practices and emerging trends in the rapidly evolving areas of ESG, including climate change.We’ve done a lot of great work as we continue to build our foundations. There is ample opportunity to shape the future of ESG Global and be a core part of our continued growth and success.Your Role & How You Will ContributeAs a Principal, you will report to the CEO and be responsible for business development, client management and oversight, as well as internal firm/team leadership. As a boutique firm, our clients value a hands-on, pragmatic approach led by our senior team. Principals should bring a deep network of contacts in Canada, the United States and/or Europe. A successful Principal will be a recognized leader in ESG with deep expertise in an industry (e.g., mining, oil & gas, real estate, manufacturing, infrastructure) or a specific area of ESG (e.g., responsible investment, climate change, diversity, equity and inclusion).Executive presence and an engaging communication style are key to achieving the goals of this role, as you educate, persuade, and gain the commitment and buy-in of others. While the role requires strong initiative and self-direction, results are only achieved with and through people (including clients and team members). Your leadership is critical in this regard, as the Principal is part of our firms’ Leadership team and accountable for setting the ‘tone from the top’ for other team members and our clients.Why Join Us?ESG Global Advisors has repeatedly been recognized as a with a diverse and inclusive leadership team & competitive compensation and benefits. We have also been named to the Globe and Mail’s ranking of for 2023 and 2024.We believe that teams who like and respect each other produce the best quality work as we challenge and learn from one another. We are a close-knit team that works effectively in a virtual environment. Our firm also believes in flexibility and work-life balance, and we support remote and hybrid work arrangements across Canada.Our valuesPassionate Pragmatism

  • We believe that passion and pragmatism create long-term value and we value progress over perfection along the sustainability journey.
  • We are committed to meeting people where they are at because we know that incremental actions over time create exponential impacts.

Collaboration and Humility

  • We value open-mindedness and humility as enablers of true collaboration and growth.
  • We are a people-centered business and we recognize that we achieve the best results when we listen to and learn from each other and our clients.

Embracing Uncertainty

  • We embrace chaos and uncertainty as opportunities for innovation and growth, for our people and for our clients.
  • We thrive in unchartered territory and we are energized by new challenges and ideas. We are confident in our ability to navigate the rapidly evolving ESG landscape and add value for our clients.

Tailored Solutions

  • We believe that complex challenges require creative thinking and tailored solutions.
  • We are committed to cutting through the noise to provide practical and actionable solutions, ensuring that our clients receive advice that is uniquely suited to their needs and objectives.

Key Duties & ResponsibilitiesWe deliver tailored solutions for our clients, most of which are described in greater detail . Our leadership team has a variety of specializations, and we work collaboratively to provide best-in-class client service focused on adding value on every engagement.Client Management & Oversight

  • On some projects, Principals provide high-level oversight and expert advice to Directors who act as project leads.
  • On some projects, Principals act as project leads, managing project teams to execute the work, providing detailed coaching and guidance on solutions and concepts including how to tailor our approach to the client’s unique business
  • Project and relationship management (e.g., budgets, workplans, status updates, meetings, calls, emails, presentations).
  • Oversight of client deliverables, including planning, delegating, coordinating, detail review and budget/hours tracking to the firm’s high-quality standards.
  • As a boutique firm, there is minimal administrative support on client work, so all team members must be comfortable with a high attention to detail.

Business Development

  • Work with the CEO to lead new business development activities, including new client pitches and proposal development focusing on larger clients and complex/large mandates.
  • Regularly contribute to thought leadership and blog content for posting on our website, and social media channels (over 30,000 followers on LinkedIn!).
  • Leveraging profile and network, participate speaking engagements and produce thought leadership in areas of expertise.

Firm/Team Leadership

  • Support the CEO and leadership team by providing strategic advice on firm growth plans based on market insights and client relationships.
  • Manage junior team members to meet their core performance objectives.
  • Lead junior team members to support their development and career progression at the firm.
  • Contribute to internal knowledge transfer by documenting processes, establishing and updating templates, and ensuring project insights are captured.
  • Proactively propose and implement innovations and enhancements to existing service offerings and operational policies and processes.

QualificationsEducation

  • An undergraduate degree is required in a relevant discipline (e.g., commerce, finance, environmental science, sustainability management).
  • A graduate degree or other advanced credential (e.g. CFA, CPA, FSA) would be an asset.

Experience

  • At least ten years’ professional experience is required
  • A minimum of two years’ experience at a consulting firm is required.
  • People management experience is required. This includes managing direct reports, delegating, reviewing work and offering constructive feedback.
  • Direct ESG experience is required either working with corporations or investors
  • Experience working at or with corporations (private or publicly traded) providing analysis and strategic advice on ESG matters
  • Experience working at or with investors (asset owners or asset managers) providing analysis and strategic advice on ESG matters
  • Business development or sales experience is required, ideally including working with a CRM system.

Expertise

  • Strong and direct understanding of investor perspectives on ESG, including links to value creation.
  • Strong grasp of key ESG frameworks including the SASB Standards, the TCFD recommendations, ISSB Standards, CDP, CRESB, and the UN PRI Reporting Framework.
  • Expertise and interest in climate change, social impact or impact investment would be an asset.
  • Capable of undertaking sophisticated ESG analysis, research and benchmarking for investor and corporate clients with little to no direction or supervision.
  • Exceptional writing, communication, and presentation skills, able to distill complex topics into easy-to-understand language.
  • Strong relationship management skills with the ability to pro-actively resolve issues and concerns in a professional manner.
  • Fluency in French or Spanish is an asset.

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Adaptable to changing priorities, willingness to roll up their sleeves and support the team as needed to meet deadlines and face other challenges.
  • Natural leadership abilities honed through diverse experiences in career to date.
  • Confident problem solver & decision-maker, involving or informing other members of the leadership team as appropriate.
  • Committed to producing high quality deliverables with keen attention to detail.
  • Interested in developing and coaching junior staff in an environment of psychological safety.
  • Digitally literate and willing to learn new software with a growth mindset.
  • Flexible in hours, ability to work overtime if necessary.
  • Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Equity StatementESG Global Advisors is a staunch advocate for diversity in all its forms, and especially welcomes applications from members of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) community, women, people with disabilities, the LGBTTQQIAAP+ community, and those of diverse intersectional identities. To request an accommodation please email .Application ProcessPlease click Apply Now to upload your resume and cover letter and answer a few short questions. The cover letter should be addressed to ESG Global Advisors and both files should be in PDF format.Candidates selected for the next stage will be contacted by email. No phone calls or agencies please. Due to the volume of applications, emails to follow up on the status of the role may not be replied to. Unless an accommodation request has been submitted, all applications must be submitted through our online system. Applications will continue to be accepted as long as the role is posted on our website.

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