Manager, Strategic Finance & Corporate Development
EQ Bank | Canada's Challenger Bank · CA
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About the Role
The Manager, Strategic Finance & Corporate Development plays a critical analytical role within the Enterprise Strategy & Growth team, supporting decision-making across key bank priorities through financial modeling and quantitative analysis.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary financial modelling resource for the Enterprise Strategy & Growth team.
- Build, maintain and own financial models supporting strategic initiatives, acquisitions, partnerships, investments, new products, and growth opportunities.
- Develop business cases and scenario analyses to evaluate strategic decisions and investment opportunities.
- Conduct sensitivity analysis and translate key assumptions into meaningful business insights.
- Analyze business performance, customer economics, growth opportunities, and financial outcomes.
- Support executive and Board-level decision making through robust quantitative analysis.
- Develop analytical tools, templates, and financial frameworks that improve decision-making and consistency across the team.
- Perform ad hoc analysis in support of CEO, CFO, and Executive Leadership Team priorities.
- Support the identification and evaluation of mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, strategic investments, and new business opportunities.
- Assist in financial diligence, valuation analysis, and transaction modelling activities.
- Prepare valuation analyses using a variety of methodologies, including discounted cash flow, comparable companies, and precedent transactions.
- Lead ongoing monitoring and performance assessment of EQB's strategic investments portfolio.
- Analyze strategic alternatives and capital allocation decisions to support management recommendations.
- Assist in preparing materials for investment, transaction, and governance discussions.
- Support enterprise strategy and growth initiatives through financial analysis, market assessments, and business case development.
- Contribute to strategic planning processes by developing supporting analyses and performance insights.
- Assist in evaluating growth opportunities, competitive positioning, and strategic initiatives.
- Translate analytical findings into concise presentations and recommendations for leadership teams.
- Conduct research on banking, fintech, competitive, and market trends.
- Gather and synthesize internal and external information to support strategic projects and investment decisions.
- Monitor industry developments and emerging opportunities relevant to EQB's growth strategy.
- Support fact-base development for strategic reviews, business cases, and executive presentations.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, transaction advisory, valuation, corporate development, private equity, consulting, strategic finance, or a related analytical field.
- Advanced financial modelling and analytical capabilities.
- Strong understanding of financial statements, valuation methodologies, and business case development.
- Demonstrated ability to independently execute complex analytical work.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Skills
- Financial Modelling
- Quantitative Analysis
- Valuation Methodologies
- Business Case Development
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Financial Data Platforms (e.g., Capital IQ, FactSet, PitchBook, Bloomberg)
- Research
Location
- Toronto, ON
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 3-5 years
Education Level
- Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.
- Progress toward completion of the CFA designation (Preferred)
- CPA, CFA, CBV, or related professional designation (Asset)
Benefits
- Competitive discretionary bonus
- Market leading RRSP match program
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Maternity/Parental top-up
- Generous vacation policy and personal days
- Professional development and comprehensive Career Development program
About the Company
- EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB) is the parent company of Equitable Bank, the country's seventh-largest Schedule I bank by assets, which operates EQ Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™.
- EQB Inc. serves nearly 4 million Canadians and manages approximately $150 billion in combined assets under management and administration.
- At EQ, we're remaking banking so every Canadian gets ahead, every day.
- Serving nearly 4 million Canadians from coast to coast, we offer a wide variety of financial services from banking and lending, to trust and credit union solutions.
- We've been at this since 1970, challenging the conventions of traditional banking with smarter, faster, and more connected financial experiences.
Equal Opportunity
- EQ is committed to building an inclusive, accessible environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and supported.
- We believe our organization is stronger — and our people thrive — when we honour and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives.
- We’re equally committed to supporting your growth, both professionally and personally.
- We provide a barrier‑free recruitment process and work environment.
- If you require accommodations at any stage, we will work with you to ensure you can bring your best self to the process and beyond.
- As part of our recruitment process, EQ uses AI to help screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position. All AI-enabled outputs are reviewed and validated by our talent team.
- All candidates considered for hire must successfully complete a criminal background check and credit check.
- While we appreciate every application, an EQ recruiter will contact only those whose skills and experience most closely match the requirements of the role.