Financial Analyst - Winter 2027 Co-op/Intern

YOUR NEXT CO-OP PLACEMENT

Work term: Winter 2027

Work term length: 4 months

From classroom to co-op to career, every step of your journey has an impact on your future. That’s why it makes sense to choose a co-op placement with a company that offers truly rewarding work and real-life experience. At Definity®, your contributions, creativity, and energy will be put to good use, and you’ll get to be involved with initiatives that support our strategic goals and use your skills in a supportive team environment.

If you’re looking for a company that takes care of its people — full time, part time, and co-ops alike — and has a track record of doing big things, get ready to love it here.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide support over the month end close process, including preparing journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.
• Assisting in the preparation of financial reports to meet the timeliness and quality requirements of both internal and external customers.
• Assisting the preparation of regulatory reports (OSFI P&C1, Statistics Canada surveys)
• Creating meaningful ad hoc reports and analysis utilizing the appropriate source data.
• Appropriately prioritizing work to respond to the needs of customers.
• Communicating any potential risks or opportunities to finance customers or the Financial Reporting team.

What you bring

• Must be a full-time student in a Co-Op program related to business, finance, or related program
• Working towards a CPA accounting designation would be preferred.
• Insurance industry experience would be beneficial but is not required.
• High level of proficiency with Excel.
• Knowledge of VBA would be an asset
• Goal oriented and highly motivated.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to operational excellence.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Strong time management and organizational skills. Professional, friendly and courteous in all interactions.
• Demonstrate a desire to continuously develop knowledge, skill and expertise.
• Did you know?
• We care about our co-ops: Definity’s co-op students are considered the best pipeline of talent for our full-time, permanent positions.
• We care about students: Definity distributes $85,000 in scholarships to students across Canada each year.
• We care about our community: Definity donates more than $1 million every year to causes that drive true change in the neighbourhoods in which we live and work.
• What can Definity offer you?
• Meaningful work forwarding our purpose of building a better world by helping our clients and communities adapt and thrive in their hardest times of need.
• Culture of accountability, empowerment, and collaboration.
• Opportunities to support personal and professional growth through real-life experience and unique learning opportunities. Our Leadership Essentials program builds knowledge and skills to Team Leaders to Directors
• Opportunity to join our employee groups - focused on women's empowerment, LGBTQ+, anti-racism and cultural equity, and environmental activism.
• Determined to create positive change for our environment, our people, and our communities, now and in the future. Check our ESG work!