VP – Head of Toronto

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential strategic intelligence firm expanding its footprint across North America. Our client is opening a Toronto office from the ground up and needs an experienced operator to lead the market entry, build the local team, and drive commercial growth in Canada and the broader North American region.

This is a rare opportunity to shape how a growing organization establishes itself in one of North America's most important markets. You'll work closely with teams in New York and the European headquarters to build a sustainable, differentiated presence in the Toronto market.

Responsibilities

• Lead research on software and technology companies, delivering high-quality intelligence that supports multi-million dollar investment decisions
• Build, grow, and coach a team of 3–4 analysts initially, scaling to approximately 10 team members
• Establish and lead the Toronto office operations, including local recruitment and embedding company culture
• Own client relationships in the Toronto and North American markets, working directly with fund managing partners, M&A directors, and C-suite executives
• Drive account expansion through solution-focused strategies, identifying cross-sell and upsell opportunities throughout the client lifecycle
• Communicate complex market intelligence fluently in live conversations and in-person client meetings
• Collaborate with leadership to support strategic development and build sustainable market differentiation
• Act as the voice of the customer internally, ensuring product and service evolution aligns with sophisticated client needs

What We're Looking For

• 5–7+ years of experience in top-tier management consulting
• Strong track record of operational leadership and delivering measurable results
• Proven experience building and developing high-performing teams from the ground up
• Entrepreneurial mindset with hands-on experience leading business growth or market expansion
• Strategic thinker who is also a real operator—comfortable getting things done without a safety net
• Clear, confident communicator with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Solid understanding of business strategy, digital transformation, and the B2B software landscape
• Comfortable working independently in fast-moving environments with a genuine sense of urgency
• Able to deliver impact quickly and adjust course as needed
• Passion for technology, innovation, and investment
• Strong team collaboration skills with the ability to deliver your best as an individual contributor and leader

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our talent team will conduct an initial screening, and qualified candidates will be submitted to our client for consideration. Please do not attempt to contact the client directly—all communication regarding this role should flow through our recruiting team to ensure a coordinated, professional process.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed with qualified candidates during the screening process.

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