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