Senior Analyst, Corporate Development
Top Benefits
About the role
Permanent Full Time
The Corporate Development team plays a key role in helping Lifeco 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 Sr 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 Sr 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 and business unit.
What you will do:
- 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. Applying industry specific valuation techniques.
- 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.
What you will bring:
- Strong business acumen, with demonstrated aptitude for financial, strategic, analytical and critical thinking
- Experience collaborating with business unit / operational leads to articulate and execute complex initiatives
- Proven ability to ramp up quickly on new subjects
- Excellent analytical skills, including financial analysis and research
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Technical mastery of PowerPoint and Excel
- Excellent analytical skills, including expert financial model builder
- Well-developed business judgment
- Minimum Undergraduate Degree
- MBA / CFA / CPA are positive, but not required
- 3-5 years relevant industry experience
- Preference for prior investment banking and / or corporate development experience
Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Montreal, Toronto, London, Winnipeg.
The base salary for this position is between $63,500 - $117,400 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.
Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Be your best at Great-West Lifeco and Canada Life - Apply today!
Great-West Lifeco Inc is a Canadian headquarter, international financial services holding company with interests in life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management, and reinsurance businesses. We operate in Canada, the United States, and Europe under the brands: Canada Life, Empower and Irish Life.
At the end of 2023, our companies had over 33,500 employees, 232,000 advisor relationships, and thousands of distribution partners – serving approximately 42 million customer relationships.
Great-West Lifeco trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol GWO and is a member of the Power Corporation group of companies.
Being a part of our organization means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.
You can be your best here. You are part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.
We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.
It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.
We would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.
#LI-Hybrid
About Canada Life
At Canada Life, we’re focused on improving the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Whether handling policy claims, help growing and protecting clients’ retirement and investment savings, providing workplace mental health support for all employers or helping build stronger communities by investing in community projects, we are committed to putting the customer first in all that we do.
That trust is built on the dedication, skill and energy of our employees and advisors and their commitment to our customers and to our communities.
Canada Life is a subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco Inc. and is a member of the Power Corporation group of companies.
Senior Analyst, Corporate Development
Top Benefits
About the role
Permanent Full Time
The Corporate Development team plays a key role in helping Lifeco 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 Sr 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 Sr 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 and business unit.
What you will do:
- 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. Applying industry specific valuation techniques.
- 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.
What you will bring:
- Strong business acumen, with demonstrated aptitude for financial, strategic, analytical and critical thinking
- Experience collaborating with business unit / operational leads to articulate and execute complex initiatives
- Proven ability to ramp up quickly on new subjects
- Excellent analytical skills, including financial analysis and research
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Technical mastery of PowerPoint and Excel
- Excellent analytical skills, including expert financial model builder
- Well-developed business judgment
- Minimum Undergraduate Degree
- MBA / CFA / CPA are positive, but not required
- 3-5 years relevant industry experience
- Preference for prior investment banking and / or corporate development experience
Given the size and scope of our organization, we have the flexibility for this position to be located in the following head office locations: Montreal, Toronto, London, Winnipeg.
The base salary for this position is between $63,500 - $117,400 annually. This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation ( i.e. annual bonus, commission etc). If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, your recruiter will be able to discuss additional details of our total rewards program with you.
Career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting, closing dates will vary depending on the search activity. All applications received will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Be your best at Great-West Lifeco and Canada Life - Apply today!
Great-West Lifeco Inc is a Canadian headquarter, international financial services holding company with interests in life insurance, health insurance, retirement and investment services, asset management, and reinsurance businesses. We operate in Canada, the United States, and Europe under the brands: Canada Life, Empower and Irish Life.
At the end of 2023, our companies had over 33,500 employees, 232,000 advisor relationships, and thousands of distribution partners – serving approximately 42 million customer relationships.
Great-West Lifeco trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol GWO and is a member of the Power Corporation group of companies.
Being a part of our organization means you have a voice. This is a place where your unique background, perspectives and talents are valued, and shape our future success.
You can be your best here. You are part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your career and well-being are championed. You’ll have the opportunity to excel in your way, finding new and better ways to deliver exceptional customer and advisor experiences.
We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential.
It is our priority to remove barriers to provide equal access to employment. A Human Resources representative will work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. All information shared during the accommodation request process will be stored and used in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Canada Life policies. To request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact talentacquisitioncanada@canadalife.com.
We would like to thank all applicants, however only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.
#LI-Hybrid
About Canada Life
At Canada Life, we’re focused on improving the financial, physical and mental well-being of Canadians. Whether handling policy claims, help growing and protecting clients’ retirement and investment savings, providing workplace mental health support for all employers or helping build stronger communities by investing in community projects, we are committed to putting the customer first in all that we do.
That trust is built on the dedication, skill and energy of our employees and advisors and their commitment to our customers and to our communities.
Canada Life is a subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco Inc. and is a member of the Power Corporation group of companies.