Director, Corporate Development

Definity; Toronto; Híbrido; CAD 134.000 - 184.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work schedule

Company share ownership program

Incentive plans

RRSP employer contributions

Volunteer days

Tuition assistance

Inclusion programs

Wellness programs

Product discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Definity, a leading Canadian insurer, seeks a Director of Corporate Development to shape acquisition strategies and oversee execution from sourcing to integration. The role emphasizes sophisticated financial modelling, valuation, and strategic assessment within the P&C sector.

Expect collaboration with cross-functional teams, mentorship of analysts, and involvement in benchmarking activities. The position offers a hybrid work model and exposure to high-impact corporate initiatives, including

Formación

• University degree in accounting, business, finance, or actuarial science with strong achievement.
• CPA/CFA/CBV designation with 8–10 years in finance-related roles such as corporate development, investment banking, or management consulting.
• Strong analytical and valuation skills, including building and critiquing complex financial models.
• Experience or interest in financial services and insurance, with knowledge of capital markets and M&A trends.
• Proficiency with Bloomberg, Capital IQ, and Microsoft Office.

Responsabilidades

• Identify and assess potential acquisition targets across the P&C value chain for strategic fit and value generation.
• Lead execution of acquisition and divestiture transactions from sourcing to integration support.
• Prepare financial analyses including model construction, synergy assessment, valuation, and accretion/dilution analyses.
• Monitor acquisition activity and maintain industry transaction databases, with regular benchmarking reports.
• Mentor and develop analysts and support cross-functional teams on corporate development initiatives.

Conocimientos

Financial modelling

Valuation

Due diligence

Strategic thinking

Communication

Educación

University degree in accounting/business/finance

Herramientas

Bloomberg

Capital IQ

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Director, Corporate Development has the unique opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities to support the Corporate Development team, which includes the corporate acquisition strategy and execution activities, including carrier acquisitions, broker investments and partnerships, corporate venturing and competitive analysis.

Opportunity

Director, Corporate Development has the unique opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities to support the Corporate Development team, which includes the corporate acquisition strategy and execution activities, including carrier acquisitions, broker investments and partnerships, corporate venturing and competitive analysis.

What To Expect

• Play an important role in identifying and assessing potential acquisition targets across the P&C value chain, as well as other corporate initiatives, for strategic fit and value generation
• Manage the execution of acquisition and divestiture transactions, including but not limited to deal sourcing, due diligence, executive and regulatory approval, transaction documentation, and integration support
• Lead the preparation of financial analysis, including building complex models, assessment of synergies / dis-synergies, valuation analysis, and accretion / dilution
• Monitor acquisition and investment activity within the Canadian P&C industry, including creation and maintenance of operational and transaction databases.
• Supervise the production of industry benchmarking reports and lead update / development of new industry benchmarking reports - Provide support as required for ad hoc requests from cross-functional teams and other corporate strategic initiatives
• Play a lead role in mentoring and developing our analysts

What You Bring

• Completed university degree, preferably within accounting, business, finance, or actuarial science , with high proven achievement
• CPA / CFA / CBV designation - 8 to 10 years work experience in a finance-related role, preferably with experience in the areas of corporate development, investment banking, management consulting and financial modelling
• Sophisticated analytical and business valuation skills, including ability to construct, analyze and critique complex financial models
• Interest and/or prior experience in financial services industries in general, and insurance specifically, would be an asset - Strong understanding of the capital markets and trends in industry-related acquisition and divestiture activity
• Considerable working knowledge of Bloomberg, Capital IQ, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to operate with a flexible work schedule, given transactional nature of role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of the organization, including C-level executive

Salary Range

$134,300 - $184,300

Actual salary for the role may vary depending on work location of the successful candidate and other factors including but not limited to, skills, education, experience, working conditions and the local labour market.

This position is being posted to fill an existing vacancy.

What’s in it for you

• Hybrid work schedule for most roles
• Company share ownership program
• Incentive Program - Eligible employees may participate in various incentive plans which are paid out at the discretion of the company and subject to individual and company performance.
• Pension and savings programs, with company-matched RRSP contributions
• Paid volunteer days and company matching on charitable donations
• Educational resources, tuition assistance, and paid time off to study for exams
• Focus on inclusion with employee groups, support for gender affirmation surgery, access to BIPOC counsellors, access to programs for working parents
• Wellness and recognition programs
• Discounts on products and services

Go ahead and expect a lot — you deserve it. It’s better here — but don’t take our word for it. Definity was named by Great Place to Work® as one of the Best Workplaces™ in Canada for women, for youth, and for inclusion.

Our inclusive work environment welcomes diversity and supports accessibility. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting [e-mail].

As part of Definity’s commitment to reconciliation, we acknowledge that our work, meetings, and travel take place on the lands now known as Canada, and recognize the enduring presence, wisdom, and stewardship of the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples who have long cared for these lands.

Background checks

This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).

About The Team

Definity is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative insurance brands, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. Our ambition is to be one of Canada’s leading and most innovative property and casualty insurers. We can’t do that without our people, so we embrace and encourage a culture that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work experience where employees work from the office and virtually depending on the type of work they are doing and who they are working with. Bring your true self and be a part of our journey. It’s better here.