Senior Analyst, Corporate Development

Sun Life Financial; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Toronto is seeking a Senior Analyst, Corporate Development to evaluate strategic opportunities and lead financial modeling efforts. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in corporate finance and excellent communication skills. This position offers a hybrid work environment and competitive salary, with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

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 a role involving business valuation, financial modelling, or corporate finance.
• In-depth expertise in financial modelling with experience in building and managing models.
• Excellent understanding of corporate finance concepts and financial statement analysis.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate strategic opportunities including M&A and partnerships.
• Build detailed financial models for transaction analysis.
• Collaborate with partners on transaction processes.

Skills

Business valuation

Financial modelling

Corporate finance

Project management

Excellent communication

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Bloomberg

Capital IQ

Job description

You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.

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

The Base Pay range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance. Certain sales focused roles have sales incentive plans based on individual or group sales results.

Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life. A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our Clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds.

Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e-mail a request to [e-mail].

We are proud to be a hybrid organization that offers our employees the choice and flexibility to work from both the office and virtually based on the needs of the business, our Clients and you! Several work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.

We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary Range: 90,000 - 140,000

Job Category: Corporate Development & Strategy

Posting End Date: 05/11/2025