Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Development

The Opportunity

Work at the center of strategic growth: Partner with a highly acquisitive Corporate Development team and collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Investor Relations, Capital Management, and Legal

Drive real impact: Support Definity’s inorganic growth strategy across carriers, brokers, and new vertical markets

End-to-end deal exposure: Contribute across the transaction lifecycle, including deal sourcing, due diligence, financial modeling, investment materials, and integration support

Market insights: Track industry trends and maintain benchmarking tools to support executive decision-making

Strategic analysis: Deliver insights through credit analysis, KPI reporting, and ad hoc requests from senior leadership

Join a market leader: Definity completed 10+ acquisitions last year, including one of the largest P&C transactions in the industry

What to Expect

Evaluate potential acquisition targets and strategic initiatives for fit, risk, and value creation

Build and maintain complex financial models, including valuation, synergy analysis, and accretion/dilution

Support execution of acquisitions, financings, and divestitures across structuring, diligence, documentation, and integration

Monitor Canadian P&C industry trends; develop and maintain benchmarking databases and presentations

Perform credit analysis and covenant monitoring for broker investments

Mentor junior team members by providing guidance and technical support

Support broader corporate initiatives and strategic projects as required

What You Bring

3-5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or related fields; experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or strategy preferred

Experience in financial services (insurance is an asset)

Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, economics, engineering, or a related field with strong academic performance

Progress toward or completion of a CPA, CFA, or CBV designation

Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills with strong attention to detail

Strong presentation and communication skills, with proficiency in PowerPoint

Solid understanding of financial accounting and the impact of business decisions on financial statements

Proven analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to communicate effectively across all levels, including senior executives

Experience with S&P Capital IQ and/or MSA is an asset

Flexibility to accommodate the demands of a transaction-driven environment

Salary Range : $73,500 - $123,500