Manager of Finance, Insurance and Real Estate Services

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Join a team dedicated to facilitating and accelerating industry diversification and growth. Apply you proven business skills, strategic vision, influence, and leadership & facilitation skills to provide strategic direction in developing the Finance, Insurance and Real Estate sector of Greater Edmonton.
Reporting to the Managing Director of Industry Development, the Finance, Insurance and Real Estate Services Manager will facilitate and accelerate industry growth and diversification, competitiveness and identify attraction opportunities. The job will be accomplished in cooperation with the private and public sector.
The first priority will be to develop and implement a strategy to grow Edmonton Financial Services sector by increasing venture capital, foreign investment and attract asset management firms.
- Y& b+ G$ o- uThe manager will champion industry concerns and needs within EEDC and provide recommendations on policy/programs impacting development in the sector.
1 z7 X  p3 Z5 [. o1 @/ s1 N0 n6 jMajor accountabilities include:
. o% [+ r  b# U- ~4 X; S•        Develop and manage key projects and initiatives in support of EEDC’s strategic plan.
•        Prepare a budget and operational plan that is consistent with the corporate strategic plan.
•        Work with internal and external stakeholders in the development of the Finance Insurance and Real Estate Sector.
% @( ]5 |2 e4 ]# c•        Advocate on behalf of companies/industries to reduce or limit impediments to growth and expansion.
•        Work with EEDC staff to identify and develop investment, business and labor attraction opportunities.
Qualified applicants will possess:
•        Post secondary degree in commerce or economics with 5 or more years of financial services experience.
  o( s# y! z8 d" z3 @•        Advanced project management and facilitation skills
•        Strategic planning, budgeting and operational planning skills
" K, v5 s  F0 S9 E& d' j! r•        Networking, team building and communication skills
$ b- _3 @  f- t/ V1 F0 G* e•        Self reliant, motivated and visionary
•        Advanced multi-tasking and interpersonal skills
Qualified applicants are invited to forward their cover letter, resume and salary expectations quoting posting number: 08-047

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