Senior Product Strategy Analyst

Job Title: Senior Product Strategy Analyst

Location: Oakville, ON (Hybrid)

Estimated Duration: Fulltime

Senior Associate Manager, Product Strategy
About Us
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”) is one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, 1,700 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all employees. Join us in helping to make life in Canada better through living and working our Core Values: we are innovators and entrepreneurs at our core, outcomes drive us, inclusion is a must, we are stronger together and we take personal responsibility. It is an especially exciting time to join CTC and its family of companies where career opportunities are wide-ranging! Join us, where there's a place for you here.

Canadian Tire Corporation’s (CTC) rich heritage of serving Canadians from coast-to-coast dates back to 1922. Our vision is to become the #1 retail brand in Canada and we are focused on innovating and making important investments in our business, especially when it comes to our people. To reach our goal, we need the best talent to help us evolve and drive change across the business – and boldly help shape Canada’s retail industry. As we strive to be at the forefront of a complex and vastly changing retail industry, it is an exciting time to join the Canadian Tire family of companies.
Canadian Tire Bank (CTB) is the financial services division of one of Canada’s most trusted and recognized retailers in the country. It is our mandate to continue to create innovative financial solutions that our customers love. Our growing suite of products and services are a testament to the dynamic contributions of our employees and our continued focus on innovation. Our success is driven by a strong vision, loyal customers, and our ability to build teams that are reflective of the diverse customers and communities where we work and live.
The Senior Associate Manager, Product Strategy will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction for our insurance, credit card, and retail banking lines of business. This role involves analyzing market trends, identifying growth opportunities, and supporting long-term strategic planning. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams but will not have direct reports.
What you’ll do:

• Market Analysis: Conduct comprehensive research and analysis of market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to inform strategic decisions.
• Strategic Planning: Assist in developing and executing strategic plans that drive growth and innovation across our insurance, credit card, and retail banking businesses.
• Opportunity Identification: Identify new business opportunities and potential areas for expansion within existing markets.
• Collaborative Development: Work closely with cross-functional teams including marketing, sales, and product development to ensure strategic alignment.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and assess the performance of strategic initiatives and provide insights for continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Communication: Prepare and present detailed reports and presentations to senior leadership and key stakeholders.

What you bring:

• 7-10 years of experience in product strategy or strategic planning within the financial services industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to take data, identify insights, and influence key stakeholder decisions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and software.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Knowledge of the insurance, credit card, and retail banking sectors.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging 
We are committed to fostering an environment where belonging thrives, and diversity, inclusion and equity are infused into everything we do. We believe in building an organizational culture where people are consistently treated with dignity while respecting individual religion, nationality, gender, race, age, perceived ability, spoken language, sexual orientation, and identification. We are united in our purpose of being here to help make life in Canada better.
 
Accommodations  
We stand firm in our Core Value that inclusion is a must. We welcome and encourage candidates from equity-seeking groups such as people who identify as racialized, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, women, people with disabilities, and beyond. Should you require any accommodation in applying for this role, or throughout the interview process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to help meet your needs.