Analyst – Corporate Development
About the job
- 2-5 years of work experience (including co-op or internships), in finance, accounting, or related fields, preferably with experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, M&A transaction advisory, or management consulting.
- Completed university degree, preferably within finance, accounting, or engineering with top academic performance
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills are required; experience with LBO or transaction modeling is a plus
- Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail, and on occasion manage multiple priorities under tight timelines
- CPA, or CFA Designation is an asset
- High degree of proficiency with English is required to service customers, both internal to the company and external, across Canada.
- Support a highly acquisitive Corporate Development team and collaborate with cross-functional groups including Finance, Investor Relations, Capital Management, and Reinsurance.
- Help drive Definity’s inorganic growth strategy across a wide array of industries—carriers, brokers, and new vertical markets.
- Assist in the execution of new investment opportunities and divestiture transactions, including but not limited to deal sourcing, due diligence, financial modelling and analysis, investment presentations, and integration support.
- Monitor market activity and maintain benchmarking tools to inform executive decision-making.
- Deliver insights through credit analysis, monthly KPI reporting, and ad hoc strategic requests from executive leadership as required.
- Experience with LBO or transaction modeling is a plus
About the company
Definity Financial is a Canadian property and casualty insurer that serves individuals and businesses through multiple channels, offering a broad range of coverage options. Its products are delivered via a mix of direct, broker, and digital channels, and the company emphasizes continuous improvement and innovation to meet evolving needs. The business model relies on insurance premiums and strategic investments, with a focus on transforming into a digital leader and expanding market capabilities to grow reach and profitability. Definity differentiates itself through its long-standing heritage from Economical Insurance, its multi-channel distribution, and its commitment to leveraging technology and investments to better serve customers, broker partners, employees, and communities in a changing market.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Canada
Founded
1871
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q2 2026 gross written premiums jumped 34.7%, reaching Definity's CAD 6.5 billion target path.
- Management raised Travelers synergy targets 25% to CAD 125 million after strong conversion progress.
- Definity reported 12.5% trailing operating ROE and over CAD 1.2 billion financial capacity on July 30, 2026.
What critics are saying
- Definity disclosed litigation and regulatory actions tied to demutualization, IPO, and COVID-19 class actions.
- CatIQ logged CAD 2.4 billion insured catastrophe losses in Canada during 2025, squeezing pricing.
- Climate losses can make property coverage uninsurable, a direct existential threat Definity itself acknowledges.
What makes Definity Financial unique
- Definity became Canada's top-five P&C insurer after closing Travelers Canada on January 2, 2026.
- Google Cloud Gemini Enterprise reached Definity's workforce on March 26, 2026, broadening AI adoption.
- Definity's multi-channel model spans Economical, Sonnet, and broker distribution across Canadian P&C lines.
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Benefits
- Hybrid Work Options