Business Transformation Specialist - AI and M&A

Software International (SI) supplies technical talent to a variety of clients ranging from Fortune 100/500/1000 companies to small and mid-sized organizations in Canada/US. We are currently hiring for a Business Transformation Specialist - AI and M&A for our global IT SaaS client in the Toronto area. Role: Business Transformation Specialist - AI and M&A Type: Fulltime, Perm Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000 as base salary depending on overall experience + annual bonus + vacation + benefits + other great company perks s Location: Remote - Toronto, ON, Canada Job Description What You'll Do: In this role, you will enable our team to drive high-impact strategic initiatives spanning various areas, including: Innovation and Applied AI (50%): Partner with senior leaders to push innovation at our portfolio companies by developing frameworks, approaches, and use cases where AI can help re-invent their processes and business model. Market Assessment and Analysis (30%) : Conduct thorough industry and trend research, market analysis, and market sizing to address business challenges, evaluate potential M&A targets, and support Sales and Marketing growth for company investments. Value Creation and Transformation (20%): Identify, develop, and implement strategies to improve business performance at our portfolio companies. Collaborate with senior management at our portfolio companies to drive projects related to Pricing, Go-to-Market, Change Management / Organization, etc. Reporting and Dashboarding (10%): Create insightful reports and dashboards to consolidate key findings and provide data-driven insights for executive decision-making. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in all aspects of successful B2B software company management, from strategic planning to execution. It provides a dynamic platform with a global scope and ample prospects for long-term career progression. Your role entails working closely with senior management and leaders to drive business growth within the company's portfolios. Day-to-Day Responsibilities: Conduct research and analysis to formulate strategy recommendations. Analyze and synthesize key insights from diverse data sources to drive strategy and inform decision-making. Support leaders in strategic planning and long-term business strategy Collaborate across departments like Finance, M&A, and portfolio teams for in-depth research and analysis. Assess organic growth opportunities and contribute to fostering a culture of innovation. Undertake any special projects as required. Qualifications: Bachelors or masters degree in business, economics, engineering, or related fields. 3-5 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or a similar analytical role, with a background in AI / software industry being advantageous. Strong strategic thinking skills to derive and deliver key insights from data. Skilled in synthesizing trends and consolidating findings into meaningful, visually appealing formats for presentations to executives. Excellent communication abilities, and a self-starter attitude. High curiosity, passion for continuous learning and creative problem-solving. Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel for effective reporting. Sound knowledge of business financials and operations. Demonstrated adaptability, flexibility, and willingness to travel occasionally (<20% of the time).