Senior Analyst, Corporate Development - #195965

Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.

At Definity, you’ll be part of a dynamic and rapidly growing organization. In the past year alone, we successfully completed nine strategic acquisitions, and this year, we made history with one of the largest property and casualty (P&C) acquisitions the industry has ever seen. Our continued growth and bold vision make Definity an exciting place to advance your career and make a meaningful impact.

What can you expect in this role?

• Be at the center of strategic growth: Support a highly acquisitive Corporate Development team and collaborate with cross-functional groups including Finance, Investor Relations, Capital Management, and Reinsurance.
• Drive real impact: Help drive Definity’ s inorganic growth strategy across a wide array of industries—carriers, brokers, and new vertical markets.
• Deal lifecycle: Assist in the execution of new investment opportunities and divestiture transactions, including but not limited to deal sourcing, due diligence, financial modelling and analysis, investment presentations, and integration support —you’ll be hands-on throughout.
• Industry research: Monitor market activity and maintain benchmarking tools to inform executive decision-making.
• Ad hoc requests: Deliver insights through credit analysis, monthly KPI reporting, and ad hoc strategic requests from executive leadership as required
• Being apart of a strong company in the Industry: Definity has completed 9 acquisitions last year, and this year completed one of the largest P&C acquisitions in the industry’s history
  
  
  

What do you bring to the role?

• 2-5 years of work experience (including co-op or internships), in finance, accounting, or related fields, preferably with experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, M&A transaction advisory, or management consulting.
• Completed university degree, preferably within finance, accounting, or engineering with top academic performance
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills are required; experience with LBO or transaction modeling is a plus
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail, and on occasion manage multiple priorities under tight timelines
• CPA, or CFA Designation is an asset
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and investigate problems, identify issues, and propose solutions
  
  
  

High degree of proficiency with English is required to service customers, both internal to the company and external, across Canada.

Salary Range: $69,000 - $127,000

Interested in this role, but don't meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply! We know from experience that a candidate doesn't need 100% of the qualifications listed to bring incredible value to our team. We're actively seeking diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help us make insurance better. At Definity, inclusion, diversity, and equity aren't just "nice to have" — they're essential to our success.

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid work schedule for most roles
• Company share ownership program
• Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
• Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
• Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
• Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
• Wellness and recognition programs
• Discounts on products and services
  
  
  

Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market.  In addition to base pay, eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.

Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it.

It's better here — but don't take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

Background checks

This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).