Analyst, Corporate Development

Starr Underwriting; Toronto; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance industry seeks a talented individual to support its Corporate Development team. The role involves driving strategic growth through acquisitions, executing investment opportunities, and conducting industry research. Ideal for candidates with a proven background in finance or accounting, this position offers significant influence in major transactions and the chance to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of work experience in finance, accounting, or related fields.
• Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with LBO or transaction modeling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Corporate Development and collaborate with Finance, Investor Relations, and Reinsurance.
• Assist with deal sourcing, due diligence, and financial modeling for new investment opportunities.
• Monitor market activity and maintain benchmarking tools.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Education

Completed university degree in finance, accounting, or engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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