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Senior Financial Analyst – Corporate Treasury
full-time•Toronto•CA$77k - CA$129k
About this role
Senior Financial Analyst – Corporate Treasury
The Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate Treasury has the unique opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities as part of the Corporate Treasury team of a growing public company, including capital planning, forecasting, effective allocation, and optimization initiatives:
What can you expect in this role?
Actively participate in treasury activities as a public company, including:
- Raising capital (debt, preferred shares and hybrid securities, equity, etc.)
- Analyzing and optimizing cost of capital
- Shareholder distributions, including dividends and share buybacks
- M&A due diligence, funding and integration
- Intercorporate transactions
- Regularly prepare and present capital management analysis and recommendations to senior leaders and the board of directors
- Perform risk-adjusted return on capital modeling and make recommendations to senior leaders to help improve financial results
- Lead the preparation of financial analysis, including building and adapting complex models to address requests from senior leaders, investors, regulators or credit rating agencies
- Monitor and propose actions to maintain regulatory capital ratios within our target range and ensure they remain in-line with our risk appetite
- Contribute to the quarterly and annual business plan and short-term forecasting processes by preparing the investment income, balance sheet, cash flow, KPIs and capital forecasts
- Support the ongoing preparation of capital-related investor relations materials including key messaging on capital management strategy and execution
- Engage in the annual credit rating process, including preparing management presentations and performing credit rating modeling
- Work closely with a variety of teams including Corporate Development, Corporate Finance, Legal, Investments, Actuarial, Risk and Reinsurance
What do you bring to this role?
- Completed university degree, preferably in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance
- CPA or CFA designation (completed or nearing qualification) strongly preferred
- 3-6 years of finance experience in any of the following areas: financial statement analysis, corporate development, budgeting/forecasting, financial reporting, public accounting, or similar
- Demonstrated proficiency with Excel and strong financial modeling skills (ideally practical experience)
- Ability to analyze and understand the implications of business activities on the financial statements; experience with IFRS and public company reporting is an asset
- Excellent attention to detail and proficient analytical skills
- Ability to produce clear reports and presentations, including strong working knowledge of PowerPoint
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of the organization, including C-level executives
- Ability to work effectively in a team and independently with minimal supervision
- Self-starter who can identify opportunities for improvement and execute on them
- Prior experience in financial services industries in general, and insurance specifically, would be an asset but is not required
High degree of proficiency with English and French required to service customers, both internal to the company and external, across Canada.
Salary Range: $77,800-129,600
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.
Interested in this role, but don’t meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply! We know from experience that a candidate doesn’t need 100% of the qualifications listed to bring incredible value to our team. We’re actively seeking diverse backgrounds and perspectives to help us make insurance better. At Definity, inclusion, diversity, and equity aren’t just “nice to have” — they’re essential to our success.
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 [email protected].
Background checks
This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).
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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.
What you'll do
- The Senior Financial Analyst will participate in treasury activities, including capital planning, forecasting, and optimizing capital allocation. They will prepare and present capital management analysis to senior leaders and the board, and lead financial analysis efforts.
About Definity Insurance Company
Definity Financial Corporation is the parent company to some of Canada’s most long-standing and innovative property and casualty insurance brands and companies, including Economical Insurance, Sonnet Insurance, Family Insurance Solutions, and Petline Insurance. We focus on making insurance better for our customers, our employees, our broker partners, and our communities.
Our promise to employees is to provide a workplace that’s collaborative, ambitious, rewarding, and empowering. Our inclusive environment provides the space to innovate with colleagues and implement even better ways of doing things. We invest in our employees’ growth and development and help them thrive. With our flexible, hybrid work arrangements, total rewards packages, company share ownership program, and emphasis on work-life balance, it’s better here.
If you’re looking for a career where your perspective and expertise are valued, you’ll find it here at Definity.
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La Société financière Definity est la société mère de compagnies d’assurance de dommages parmi les plus établies et innovatrices au Canada, soit Assurance Economical, Sonnet Assurance, Family Insurance Solutions et la Compagnie d’assurance Petline. Definity est dévouée à faire évoluer l’assurance pour sa clientèle, ses équipes, son réseau de courtage et ses communautés.
Nous promettons de fournir un environnement de travail collaboratif, ambitieux, valorisant et stimulant. Notre environnement inclusif vous permet d’innover avec vos collègues et de mettre en œuvre de meilleures façons de travailler. Nous investissons dans la croissance et le perfectionnement de nos gens et les aidons à s’épanouir. Grâce à nos options flexibles de travail hybride, notre programme de rémunération globale, notre régime d’actionnariat et l’accent sur l’équilibre travail-famille, vous évoluerez avec nous.
Si vous souhaitez une carrière où votre point de vue sera reconnu, ne cherchez pas plus loin que Definity.
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What does Definity Insurance Company pay for a Senior Financial Analyst – Corporate Treasury?
Definity Insurance Company offers a competitive compensation package for the Senior Financial Analyst – Corporate Treasury role. The salary range is CAD 78k - 130k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.
What does a Senior Financial Analyst – Corporate Treasury do at Definity Insurance Company?
As a Senior Financial Analyst – Corporate Treasury at Definity Insurance Company, you will: the Senior Financial Analyst will participate in treasury activities, including capital planning, forecasting, and optimizing capital allocation. They will prepare and present capital management analysis to senior leaders and the board, and lead financial analysis efforts..
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