About the Role
Partner with a highly acquisitive Corporate Development team and collaborate cross-functionally to support Definity’s inorganic growth strategy. Contribute across the transaction lifecycle, including deal sourcing, due diligence, financial modeling, investment materials, and integration support. Track industry trends and deliver insights through credit analysis, KPI reporting, and ad hoc requests from senior leadership.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Skills
- Financial modeling
- Excel
- Presentation
- Communication
- PowerPoint
- Financial accounting
- Analytical
- Problem-solving
- Credit analysis
- S&P Capital IQ
- MSA
Experience Level
- 3-5 years
Education Level
- Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, economics, engineering, or a related field
- CPA
- CFA
- CBV
Salary/Compensations
- $73,500 - $123,500
About the Company
- Definity completed 10+ acquisitions last year, including one of the largest P&C transactions in the industry.
