Investment Associate, Private Capital

The opportunity

We are seeking an Associate for our Private Capital (“PC”) team. Based in Toronto, you will be an integral part of the team focused on direct investments in North America. You will play a key role in evaluating potential investment opportunities, executing transactions, conducting sector / sub-sector research including transaction pipeline building and helping deal team members / investee company management teams with portfolio company management within our Sustainability and Energy Transition (SET) portfolio.

Who you'll work with

In your new role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a number of professionals including other members of OTPP in Toronto, London, Hong Kong, Singapore & Mumbai and outside professionals such as management teams of our assets, fund partners, investment bankers, board directors and advisors. The role is focused on supporting a core strategic area of the fund - climate-smart investments - where you will also collaborate and partner with other asset classes and internal teams.

The SET team targets investments supporting and capitalizing on sustainability, decarbonization and the energy transition. Sub-sectors of focus include: power services & equipment, infrastructure & utility services, energy management and the circular economy. Transactions will take the form of buyouts seeking lead, co-lead and significant minority positions.

What you'll do

Your time will be spent evaluating new investments and determining whether the company represents an attractive investment opportunity. Among other things, the analysis of investments includes conducting industry and company research, managing third-party advisors, building sophisticated financial models, arranging debt financing, reviewing legal documents, reviewing and analyzing due diligence materials, and preparing internal support materials and written recommendations to PC’s Investment Committee.

Once a transaction has been completed, you will remain involved with the business, potentially attending board meetings as an observer, and will work with the management team and the board of directors to implement value-enhancing initiatives.

In addition, you will work directly with management on various initiatives as required, including with respect to mergers and acquisitions, debt refinancings, budgeting and other strategic projects.

You get to play an active role in assisting in and identifying target investment sectors and generating proprietary deal flow in specific sectors. Activities will include conducting desk research, working with bankers and consultants, and attending conferences. There is also the expectation that you assist in building and maintaining relationships with fund partners.

What you'll need

• An undergraduate or graduate degree from a university with a focus on business / finance / accounting / investment analysis

• CFA and / or other meaningful designations

• Solid financial modelling (LBO/DCF) and valuation skills

• Very strong analytical and quantitative skills and ability to perform in-depth, creative, critical analysis

• Deep understanding of fundamental investment analysis

• Experience in the investment process, including conducting due diligence, arranging debt financing and negotiating documentation

• Ability to develop a good knowledge of the economic/business characteristics, conditions and trends of the target sector

• Good communication skills, both oral and written, with solid presentation skills

• Great teammate with strong interpersonal skills, able to establish and build relationships

• Self-motivated, and possess unquestioned personal and professional integrity

• Ability to meet tight timelines and operate in a highly complex and demanding work environment

• Ability and willingness to travel

• Min. 2 years related work experience (such as private equity, investment banking, or M&A advisory or corporate development)

What we’re offering

• Pay-for-performance environment that offers competitive salary and incentive

• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development

• Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage

• Retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan

• The opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive Program

• A flexible/hybrid work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working

• Competitive time off

• Our Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year

• Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis

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How to apply

Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today! You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.

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