AVP, Corporate Development - M&A & Portfolio Leader

Co-operators; Guelph, Toronto, Burlington, Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Flexible work options

Total rewards package

Volunteer days

Job summary

The Co-operators in Ontario is seeking an AVP, Corporate Development to lead transactions, oversee the CVC portfolio, and build value through mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. This national role reports to the VP Corporate Development & Capital Management and requires deep financial modelling and strategic insight.

You will lead a high‑performing team, partner with the CFO and Board, and influence pivotal investment decisions while supporting risk management and portfolio performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related discipline; CFA or CPA designation preferred.
• 10+ years in corporate development, investment banking, or advisory roles.
• Experience in private equity, venture capital, post-merger integration, and asset valuation/divestitures.
• Merger & acquisition, joint venture, and divestiture transaction experience; financial services exposure preferred.
• Advanced Excel modelling with macros, pivot tables, and sensitivity analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead M&A initiatives and negotiate with counterparts and counsel.
• Perform target research and assess strategic fit for The Co-operators.
• Develop detailed financial models and risk analysis.
• Present updates to the Board of Directors as needed.
• Support fund operations and portfolio company metrics monitoring.
• Drive high-performing team and coach members.

Skills

M&A strategy

Financial modelling

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Commerce or related discipline

CFA or CPA designation

Tools

Excel modelling

Job description

The Co-operators in Ontario is seeking an AVP, Corporate Development to lead transactions, oversee the CVC portfolio, and build value through mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. This national role reports to the VP Corporate Development & Capital Management and requires deep financial modelling and strategic insight.

You will lead a high‑performing team, partner with the CFO and Board, and influence pivotal investment decisions while supporting risk management and portfolio performance