Senior Analyst, Corporate Development

Sun Life; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Analyst for Corporate Development to evaluate strategic opportunities including acquisitions and partnerships. Candidates should have 1-3 years of experience in business valuation and strong financial modelling skills. The role offers a hybrid work environment and competitive benefits including pension and wellness programs.

Benefits

20 vacation days per year

Flexible Benefits

Pension, stock and savings programs

Access to Global Learning Centre

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in business valuation or corporate finance.
• In-depth expertise in financial modelling.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate strategic opportunities including M&A and joint ventures.
• Build detailed financial models for valuation.
• Collaborate on transaction processes across global businesses.

Skills

Financial modelling

Business valuation

Corporate finance

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Bloomberg

Capital IQ

Job description

About the role

Corporate Development is responsible for the execution of corporate transactions for Sun Life, which includes the acquisition and divestiture of companies, operations or books of business, equity investments, as well as the formation of joint ventures and other strategic partnerships. The Senior Analyst, Corporate Development will join a high-performing team and will work closely with Sun Life’s business units across various geographies globally in the execution of acquisitions and investments to support Sun Life’s strategic ambitions.

What will you do?

• Play a key role in the evaluation of strategic opportunities, including merger and acquisition (M&A), joint ventures, partnerships, and minority investments
• Build and maintain detailed financial models for valuation, transaction analysis, and strategic planning purposes
• Collaborate with internal and external partners (investment bankers, lawyers, and accountants) on transaction processes across our global businesses
• Support all stages of transaction life cycle and manage multi-functional due diligence processes to identify risks and mitigants
• Conduct industry research, market analysis, and competitive benchmarking to identify industry trends and opportunities
• Undertake ad-hoc analyses to support business planning and other strategic projects

What do you need to succeed?

• 1-3 years of experience in a role involving business valuation, financial modelling, or corporate finance, preferably in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field.
• In-depth expertise in financial modelling, with demonstrated experience in building and managing models from scratch
• Excellent understanding of corporate finance concepts, financial statement analysis, and valuation methodologies
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with experience in creating visually compelling presentations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex information to non-finance professionals
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Unquestionable personal code of ethics, integrity, and trust

Preferred Skills

• Relevant professional designations (e.g., CFA, CBV, CPA) considered an advantage
• Experience and proficiency in Bloomberg and Capital IQ

Unique Requirements

• Willingness and ability to deliver high-quality work over long hours and under very tight timeframes, as required in special situations

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid work environment
• A friendly, collaborative, and inclusive culture
• 20 vacation days per year
• Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
• Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
• The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential
• Access to our Global Learning Centre, available 24 / 7 for your learning needs
• Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical and financial

Recent Awards

• We are honoured to be recognized as a 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work® Canada
• Great Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces for #HybridWork 2022
• Great Place to Work® list for Best Workplaces for Professional Development in Canada 2022
• Named “ Best Places to Work ” by Glassdoor, 2021 and 2023