Senior Business Analyst

Senior Analyst, Corporate Strategy (Permanent Opportunity) - Markham, ON *Ability to understand spoken Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese) is required * Compensation: $80,000 - $100,000 + annual bonus The Opportunity Reporting into the Chief of Staff, this role is responsible for supporting the CEO Office in its business management and strategic initiatives. This position will play a crucial role in gathering and analyzing information to inform strategic decision making, improve operation efficiency, and drive business growth. By supporting the operations and activities undertaken by the CEO office, this role will ensure the effective delivery of overall business goals.

The Analyst is a highly analytical problem-solver with advanced communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Possessing a strong sense of ownership, the Business Analyst is comfortable multi-tasking, working in ambiguity, and under tight deadlines to drive initiatives forward. You Will CEO Office Management Manage weekly and monthly team meetings, including the development of agenda and materials in conjunction with business leaders Support annual corporate activities such as annual strategic planning and offsite Support the Chief of Staff in creating critical communications and correspondence Executive and Board Communications Prepare materials and presentations to senior leadership including the CEO and Board of Directors Work closely with business unit leaders to ensure cohesive storytelling in executive communications Lead primary and secondary research; support thought leadership initiatives Strategic Planning and Implementation Support the development and implementation of a target operating model to drive operational efficiency Liaise with Operations, Merchandising, and Function groups to manage and execute cross-platform initiatives Work closely with various departments to assess existing processes, identify bottlenecks, and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity Conduct research on emerging industry trends, including artificial intelligence, and provide recommendations to senior leadership on opportunities, risks, and potential business applications.

Represent CEO Office in external events, including government relations and community outreach initiatives Lead and support strategic initiatives and special projects as determined by the Chief of Staff You Should Have / Be Undergraduate degree Advanced expertise in MS Excel and MS PowerPoint Strong problem-solving abilities, with a track record of effectively identifying and addressing challenges to drive innovative solutions Detail oriented with solid analytical skills and ability to synthesize data from multiple sources into clear, articulate analyses and/or presentations Experience leading strategic initiatives end to end Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external partners in a global environment Exceptional organizational skills, including experience managing multiple information requests, stakeholders, and data consolidation on a tight timeline Energetic, self-motivated and able to perform under pressure Ability to effectively manage competing timelines and priorities for multiple teams and across different time zones Knowledge of Chinese language an asset