Strategic Corporate Development Analyst

Definity; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 59,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Company share ownership program

Pension and RRSP contributions (with-m

Volunteer days and charitable matching

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Definity is seeking a Corporate Development professional to evaluate acquisition targets and support the end-to-end deal lifecycle in a fast-growing Canadian insurer. You will build complex financial models, conduct valuation analyses, and help structure transactions across due diligence, documentation, and integration.

This role offers hybrid work across Canada, exposure to strategic initiatives, and opportunities to influence growth through inorganic strategies with finance, investor

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills with strong attention to detail.
• Progress toward or completion of a CPA, CFA, or CBV designation.
• Experience in financial services (insurance is an asset).
• Experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or strategy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential acquisition targets and strategic initiatives for fit, risk, and value creation.
• Build and maintain complex financial models, including valuation, synergy analysis, and accretion/dilution.
• Support execution of acquisitions, financings, and divestitures across structuring, diligence, documentation, and integration.
• Monitor Canadian P&C industry trends; develop and maintain benchmarking databases and presentations.
• Perform credit analysis and covenant monitoring for broker investments.
• Support broader corporate initiatives and strategic projects as required.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

PowerPoint

Presentation

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in finance or related field

Tools

S&P Capital IQ

MSA

Job description

Definity is seeking a Corporate Development professional to evaluate acquisition targets and support the end-to-end deal lifecycle in a fast-growing Canadian insurer. You will build complex financial models, conduct valuation analyses, and help structure transactions across due diligence, documentation, and integration.

This role offers hybrid work across Canada, exposure to strategic initiatives, and opportunities to influence growth through inorganic strategies with finance, investor