Job Description

Individually we are people, but together we are Aviva. Individually these are just words, but together they are our Values \xe2\x80\x93 Care, Commitment, Community, and Confidence.

This high-profile role provides an opportunity to demonstrate strong relationship management and interpersonal skills, servicing key internal and external customers. Qualifying candidates should also be able to demonstrate their financial competence together with analytical skills to work in a dynamic team, which is dedicated to support the Canadian Business in achieving profitable and sustainable growth.

Come join our team!

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do:

Lead broker investment initiatives within the Aviva Canada business including:

Identify Corporate Development opportunities in conjunction with the various Regions.

Guiding business divisions in their role of completing broker investment transactions. Develop, communicate, and ensure adherence to the Canadian broker financing policy and investment standards.

This role will be part of the \xe2\x80\x9cCentre of Excellence\xe2\x80\x9d in M&A for Aviva Canada and manage the investment process from inception to completion including:

Conducting preliminary assessment and due diligence.

Financial modelling, valuation, risk analysis and deal structuring.

Present clear and concise business cases with relevant information to aid in the decision-making process.

Make recommendations and acquire approvals on cases from C-suite executives, as per policy.

Assist in Risk and other reviews, as necessary.

Negotiate key terms with brokers and coordinate completion of legal documentation.

Liaise with other internal team members and coordinate disbursement of funds.

Co-ordinate loan compliance activities, which may include:

Management of non-compliant loan situations.

Assessment of default situations and managing restructured loans.

Tracking and reporting portfolio profitability, yields and activity.

Tracking loan opportunity activity.

Extract, monitor and report to the Strategic Broker Investments Committee the broker investment portfolio results on a quarterly basis.

Identify, review and report to the regional and global collaborators on potential corporate acquisitions and related projects, including their strategic fit and identify any commonalities.

Ensure Group transaction business standard is followed on corporate acquisitions, joint ventures and disposals.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll bring:

Ideally, Finance / Accounting related university degree together with a designation

Strong relationship management and negotiation skills; customer centric approach

Strong financial management, risk & governance, operational improvement background

Prior lending experience with proven credit assessment is a plus

Advanced financial modelling skills

Experience in valuation and various capital structuring alternatives

Experience with acquisition or divestiture transactions

Knowledge of Mergers and Acquisitions, due diligence process

Project management capabilities

Good emotional intelligence and interpersonal discernment

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll get:

Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.

Outstanding Career Development opportunities.

We\xe2\x80\x99ll support your professional development education.

Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year

Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity and inclusion

Corporate wellness programs to support our employees\xe2\x80\x99 physical and mental health

Hybrid flexible work model

Aviva Canada has an accommodation process in place to provide accommodations for employees with disabilities. If upon commencement of employment you require a specific accommodation because of a disability, please contact your Talent Acquisition Partner so that an appropriate accommodation can be arranged. This process applies throughout your career with Aviva Canada.

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