Senior Analyst, Corporate Development

The Canada Life Assurance Company • Toronto, ON

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Corporate Development team plays a key role in helping Great-West Lifeco (“Lifeco” or “GWL”) grow and create meaningful value, helping to deliver on our long-term strategy through inorganic actions (e.g., mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and other partnerships). By working across Lifeco and its businesses, the team helps senior leaders and executives address some of Lifeco’s most critical strategic questions and deliver on inorganic opportunities.

Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Development, the Senior Analyst, Corporate Development is a fundamental role at GWL. The Senior Analyst will work to evolve the company’s corporate development function and will play a key role in strategic capital allocation decisions. They will be a thought leader and innovator, contributing to the shape and future direction of GWL. The Senior Analyst will support a greater focus on inorganic strategic capital allocation decisions at GWL, developing an inventory of potential actionable inorganic activities, and assessing and executing on strategic transactions. They will work closely with a cohort of senior stakeholders across GWL.

Requirements

• Strong business acumen and judgement, with demonstrated aptitude for financial, strategic, analytical and critical thinking
• Experience collaborating with business unit / operational leads to articulate and execute complex initiatives
• Technical mastery of PowerPoint and Excel
• Excellent analytical skills, including expert financial model builder
• Proven ability to ramp up quickly on new subjects
• Excellent analytical skills, including financial analysis and research
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Minimum Undergraduate Degree
• Progressing toward or successfully haveCFA/CPA

Nice To Haves

• Preference for prior investment banking and / or corporate development experience

Responsibilities

• Support Strategic Initiatives – Assist in evaluating and executing corporate development projects, including due diligence, financial analysis, and internal coordination. Collaborate with cross- functional teams including finance, underwriting, actuarial, and legal.
• Financial Modelling & Valuation –Build and maintain detailed financial models to support strategic initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions and partnerships, including applying industry specific valuation methodologies.
• Presentation Preparation – Develop high-quality presentations, investment decks, and executive summaries to communicate financial insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Market Screening & Trends Analysis – Conduct ongoing research and analysis of market trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging opportunities within the insurance, wealth, and retirement sectors. Identify potential acquisition targets and strategic partners aligned with corporate growth objectives.
• Data-Driven Insights – Leverage internal and external data sources to generate actionable insights that inform strategic decision-making.
• Stakeholder Collaboration – Work closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors to support the execution of strategic transactions. Ensure timely and accurate delivery of analysis and materials in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Benefits

• Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
• Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
• Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
• Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
• Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
• Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees