Investment Analyst, Private Capital - Global Funds

Company Name: Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan
Location: Canada

Investment Analyst, Private Capital - Global Funds

The opportunity

As an Investment Analyst in Private Capital, you will have a key role in analyzing potential private equity fund investment opportunities, executing transactions, and monitoring and managing existing fund investments. Join our team to get the chance to define, grow and challenge yourself as an investor and build strategic relationships with leading private equity firms. We work in lean teams which will give you great exposure and hands-on learning opportunities.

Who You’ll Work With

Ontario Teachers', home to one of the world's largest, most sophisticated pools of private capital, actively seeks opportunities globally for fund partnerships and to invest in companies that are looking to grow. You will be joining our Toronto office where you will work directly with senior team members to evaluate and manage private equity fund investments.

The Global Funds team focuses on committing to top-tier funds that deliver strong performance and access to partnership opportunities. The team targets private equity firms that have differentiated sourcing and value creation strategies that align with Private Capital’s direct / co-underwriting approach.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate new and follow-on fund investment opportunities by performing fund manager and industry research, portfolio level analysis, and detailed due diligence
• Execute on new fund commitments, including preparing investment recommendations and transaction structuring and legal documentation
• Work closely with Private Capital direct investment teams to maximize fund partnership opportunities
• Develop and maintain relationships with general partners, limited partners, and various industry organizations
• Represent Private Capital at annual meetings and industry conferences
• Responsible for all aspects of the semi-annual valuation process, ongoing monitoring and administration of fund investments
  
  

What You’ll Need

• A relevant undergraduate degree with excellent academic performance
• Minimum 1 year of meaningful work experience, ideally in private equity, investment banking, corporate development, consulting or transaction services
• Very strong analytical and quantitative skills with demonstrated in-depth, innovative, and critical analysis
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong understanding of fundamental investment and valuation analysis
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and tools such as Bloomberg and Capital IQ
• An ability to balance competing priorities, work independently, and thrive in a demanding high-performance team environment
• Self-motivated and intellectually curious
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (verbal and written), and collaboration skills
• A high degree of professionalism and integrity
• Willing / able to travel
  
  

What We’re Offering

• Pay for performance environment that offers competitive salary and incentives
• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development
• Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage, including a Health Spending Account
• Guaranteed retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan
• Competitive time off
• Discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis
• Degreed : a digital platform that helps you quickly and easily discover, share, and track ALL kinds of learning resources — from courses to videos to articles and more.
  
  

At Ontario Teachers’, diversity is one of our core strengths. We are a globally-minded organization and take pride ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create reflect and celebrate diversity of thought, background, and experience.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.

How To Apply

Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Submit your resume through our career portal. Apply today!

You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded interview as part of the recruitment process. This will take no longer than 10 minutes.

We thank you for applying, however, only those selected for a personal interview will be contacted. Note that candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.

Functional Area

Investments

Requisition ID

2369

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• Seniority level

  Associate

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Job function

  Analyst

• Industries

  Financial ServicesInvestment Management