Analyst, Investor Relations - 12-month contract
Top Benefits
About the role
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 can you expect in this role?
- Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders – and develop a detailed understanding of Definity’s business in order to support our efforts to build the company’s profile and support our valuation.
- Assist with preparation of external investor-related communication and disclosure materials, including investor presentations and the IR website, and identify best practices to ensure quality and consistency of IR materials.
- Support with researching and coordinating information gathering and analysis for ad hoc inquiries and disclosure; including background notes and Q&A speaking notes investor meetings, conferences and meetings, news releases and scripts, and board reports.
- Continuously monitor company’s share price, sell-side analysts’ estimates, investor perception, peer companies, and industry performance to help prepare briefing materials and potential questions for the Executive Leadership Team.
- Lead the preparation of quarterly Board materials.
- Conduct investor targeting analysis to provide proactive insight into current and prospective shareholders to support our outreach program.
- Support the development and enhancement of relationships with institutional shareholders, fund managers, sell-side analysts, corporate access and institutional sales desk contacts.
- Coordinate investor meetings (non-deal roadshow and otherwise) and conferences by working closely with internal and external stakeholders, including on any related materials and logistics.
- Monitor activity in the Canadian P&C industry, including development and maintenance of industry benchmarking databases and presentations. The incumbent may also be called to support and/or lead ad hoc projects for Executive Leadership Team and senior business leaders, such as competitive analysis, peer disclosure benchmarking, capital market analysis, investor days, and other strategic projects.
What do you bring to the role?
- Bachelor’s degree in business, commerce, accounting, finance, economics or related field of study, with high proven achievement
- Further education, ideally an MBA, CFA, CPA, or Certified Professional in Investor Relations (CPIR) is highly desired
- 0-4 years work experience (including co-op or internships), in an accounting or finance-related role, preferably with experience in investor relations
- Strong knowledge of financial accounting practices and an ability to analyze and understand the implications of business activities on the financial statements
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and investigate problems, identify issues, and propose solutions
- Interest and/or prior experience in financial services industries in general, and insurance specifically, would be an asset
- Strong proficiency with MS Excel, with excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills
- Ability to produce clear reports and presentations, including strong working knowledge of PowerPoint
- Working knowledge of S&P CapIQ, Bloomberg, and/or FactSet Ability to operate with a flexible work schedule, particularly during quarterly reporting and financial year-end periods
Salary Range: $51,300 - $94,400
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 accessibility@economical.com.
Background checks
This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).
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About Definity
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.
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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Analyst, Investor Relations - 12-month contract
Top Benefits
About the role
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 can you expect in this role?
- Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders – and develop a detailed understanding of Definity’s business in order to support our efforts to build the company’s profile and support our valuation.
- Assist with preparation of external investor-related communication and disclosure materials, including investor presentations and the IR website, and identify best practices to ensure quality and consistency of IR materials.
- Support with researching and coordinating information gathering and analysis for ad hoc inquiries and disclosure; including background notes and Q&A speaking notes investor meetings, conferences and meetings, news releases and scripts, and board reports.
- Continuously monitor company’s share price, sell-side analysts’ estimates, investor perception, peer companies, and industry performance to help prepare briefing materials and potential questions for the Executive Leadership Team.
- Lead the preparation of quarterly Board materials.
- Conduct investor targeting analysis to provide proactive insight into current and prospective shareholders to support our outreach program.
- Support the development and enhancement of relationships with institutional shareholders, fund managers, sell-side analysts, corporate access and institutional sales desk contacts.
- Coordinate investor meetings (non-deal roadshow and otherwise) and conferences by working closely with internal and external stakeholders, including on any related materials and logistics.
- Monitor activity in the Canadian P&C industry, including development and maintenance of industry benchmarking databases and presentations. The incumbent may also be called to support and/or lead ad hoc projects for Executive Leadership Team and senior business leaders, such as competitive analysis, peer disclosure benchmarking, capital market analysis, investor days, and other strategic projects.
What do you bring to the role?
- Bachelor’s degree in business, commerce, accounting, finance, economics or related field of study, with high proven achievement
- Further education, ideally an MBA, CFA, CPA, or Certified Professional in Investor Relations (CPIR) is highly desired
- 0-4 years work experience (including co-op or internships), in an accounting or finance-related role, preferably with experience in investor relations
- Strong knowledge of financial accounting practices and an ability to analyze and understand the implications of business activities on the financial statements
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and investigate problems, identify issues, and propose solutions
- Interest and/or prior experience in financial services industries in general, and insurance specifically, would be an asset
- Strong proficiency with MS Excel, with excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills
- Ability to produce clear reports and presentations, including strong working knowledge of PowerPoint
- Working knowledge of S&P CapIQ, Bloomberg, and/or FactSet Ability to operate with a flexible work schedule, particularly during quarterly reporting and financial year-end periods
Salary Range: $51,300 - $94,400
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 accessibility@economical.com.
Background checks
This role requires successful clearance of background checks (including criminal checks and leadership references).
#LI-Hybrid
#IND1
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About Definity
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.
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.