Financial Analyst - Fall 2026 Co-op/Intern

Waterloo, ONT, Canada

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

Definity is a leading property and casualty insurer in Canada, seeking a co-op student for their financial analysis team. The role involves preparing financial information, analysis, and reports while collaborating with finance and other organizational members.

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Required

Must be a full-time student in a Co-Op program related to business, finance, or related program
High level of proficiency with Excel
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

Preferred

Working towards a CPA accounting designation would be preferred
Insurance industry experience would be beneficial but is not required
Knowledge of VBA would be an asset

Definity distributes $85,000 in scholarships to students across Canada each year.
Opportunities to support personal and professional growth through real-life experience and unique learning opportunities.
Opportunity to join our employee groups - focused on women's empowerment, LGBTQ+, anti-racism and cultural equity, and environmental activism.

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.

Glassdoor

3.8

Founded in 2021

Waterloo, Ontario, CAN

1001-5000 employees

https://www.definityfinancial.com/

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Financial Analyst - Fall 2026 Co-op/Intern

Responsibilities

Qualification

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Preferred

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