Analyst, Strategy & Corporate Development

Northbridge Financial Corporation; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work model

Employee share purchase plan

Pension plans

RRSP

Staff insurance discounts

Education assistance (CIP/FCIP/CRM)

Job summary

Northbridge Financial Corporation seeks a Strategy & Corporate Development Analyst to coordinate strategic research, manage performance reporting, and support transaction-related activities. You will work with a small team and collaborate across the organization to advance corporate strategy and communicate key trend insights to senior management.

You’ll help assemble data for monitoring strategic initiatives, govern reporting of investments and transactions, and assist with due diligence.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business or economics.
• 2-4 years business analytics experience.
• Experience preparing and leading presentations.
• Experience with financial modeling, planning or project analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate strategic research and analyses across external and internal sources.
• Support project intake processes and governance reporting.
• Monitor strategic initiatives and quarterly status reporting data.
• Assist with investments and financing due diligence.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Critical thinking

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or economics

Job description

What it’s like to be a Northbridge Analyst, Strategy & Corporate Development

Our Strategy & Corporate Development Analyst plays a very important function for the organization. They are responsible for coordinating strategic research (external & internal analyses), strategic performance management, and supporting the project intake process and various transaction-related activities - including reporting and governance. Our Analysts work within a small team while collaborating across the organization on various projects, contributing to processes which advance corporate strategy. They assist with communication of significant trend findings and implications to senior management and share similar reporting with employees.
On top of their analysis, they coordinate data required for monitoring strategic initiatives and quarterly status reporting. They also manage the reporting and governance of strategic investments and transactions; assisting the team with investments and financing due diligence.

We want your talent

If you are great at:

• Being both detail-oriented and inquisitive; managing multiple demands and changing priorities
• Strategic, operational and financial acumen
• Critical thinking and getting things done independently, or as part of a cross-functional team
• Questioning the status quo and striving for continuous improvement
• Committing to ongoing professional and technical development
• Assessing complex data and trends and providing insightful recommendations.

If you have:

• Undergraduate Degree in a business-oriented program such as business administration or economics.
• 2-4 years business experience, with a focus on business, product, market, or customer analytics.
• Prior experience in preparing and leading presentations.
• Prior experience with financial modeling, planning or project analysis is an asset.

We really mean it when we say we put you first. Here are a few ways how:

• Hybrid work! We have a flexible hybrid model that allows you to work from home up to 2 days per week, with added flexibility for when you really need it.
• We offer competitive salaries and support your financial health through our employee share purchase plan, pension plans, RRSP, discounts on staff insurance, and more!
• We help you prioritize your well-being from day one through flexible health benefits, early leave days, wellness programs, rewards, and recognition programs.
• We are invested in helping you grow in your career through education assistance to complete your CIP, FCIP, CRM or other courses desired, internal mobility, Leadership training and mentoring programs.
• NBFC cares about the community and supports the causes you believe in with donation matching and team volunteer days

We’re committed to pay transparency and fairness. The base salary range for this role is $60,000 - $90,000, which reflects the expected base pay – not the total compensation package. The actual base salary may vary depending on your experience, skills, and alignment with the position. We’re also open to candidates at different levels, so if this range doesn’t quite match your expectations, don’t let that hold you back — we’d still love to hear from you.
This is a real opportunity — we’re actively hiring! Beyond base pay, we offer a robust Total Rewards program that includes benefits, wellness support, and other meaningful perks.
We also want to be transparent about our hiring process. While one of our systems includes AI capabilities, over 99% of our screening is done by real people. We believe in thoughtful, human-centered hiring decisions, and are committed to giving every application the attention it deserves.

Who we are:

We’re Northbridge Financial. We’re proud to be 100% Canadian and owned by Fairfax Financial. We serve through our Northbridge Insurance and Federated Insurance brands. We have a reputation for being one of Canada’s leading commercial property and casualty insurance company. Our employees are dedicated to understanding the needs of our customers and we go above and beyond to help Canadian businesses have a safer and brighter future. We’re a company of passionate people who put people first. Do you want to join a team that believes in working hard – and having fun at work – all while making a difference? Look no further than Northbridge.
At Northbridge Financial we embrace and celebrate you and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all! No matter who you are or what makes you unique, we welcome you. Please let us know how we can assist or accommodate you during the selection process.