Intern - Investments, Real Estate (Winter 2025- 4 Month Contract)

The deadline to apply for this role is:

The Opportunity

January 2025-April 2025

As an Intern in the Real Estate Group, you will support the investing and portfolio management activities of OTPP’s global real estate portfolio by analyzing investments, supporting the development of value creation strategies, tracking investment performance, coordinating fund-wide initiatives, and acting as a liaison with other departments across the Fund.

This position is ideal for students passionate about pursuing a career in global real estate and are keen to gain exposure to multiple facets of investment management by working across a range of workstreams. Reporting to the Principal, Real Estate, the Intern will be a dynamic resource that works collaboratively with the real estate team across our global offices and links them with internal departments in Toronto to drive value, generate returns and maintain a high-quality real estate portfolio.

You will play a key role in supporting with the analysis of both the Canadian and international portfolio to present a robust and holistic view of performance and future potential.

Who you’ll work with

You will be joining our Toronto office, where you will work in a dynamic team-based environment, directly supporting senior team members where you will have the chance to define and differentiate yourself and build strategic relationships within the global market.

The Real Estate Group comprises nearly 40 investment professionals, across offices in Toronto, Dallas, London, Sao Paulo and Singapore. The Real Estate Group invests and manages assets across a geographically diverse portfolio of approximately C$30 billion with assets in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, including Australia.

Our Real Estate mandate focuses on driving compelling risk adjusted returns to over 330,000 teachers in Ontario by investing in high-quality real estate assets in desirable asset classes and locations.

What you’ll do

• Support portfolio-wide initiatives, as well as specific portfolio company projects to execute on our global strategy
• Prepare presentations and reports for senior management
• Support asset management activities and related analysis such as budget tracking, annual and semi-annual valuations and capital needs projection
• Support with periodic reporting for the portfolio, including key performance indicator analytics and other ad hoc templates to support portfolio construction
• Understand value-creation initiatives and support their implementation across the portfolio
• Review, build and employ financial modeling tools to analyze investments
• Participate in the research, analysis and execution of strategic projects

What you’ll need

• Currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate program, such as business, finance, accounting
• Strong academic track record
• A working knowledge of fundamental investment and valuation analysis
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint and Word). Experience with ARGUS is an asset
• Strong time-management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities under demanding timelines, while remaining meticulous
• Proactive attitude, demonstrated ability and desire to work in a vigorous team-based environment
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaborations skills
• Must be enrolled in 2nd through 4th year of a relevant undergraduate degree program
• You must be enrolled in a co-op program or returning to your studies after the work term is completed

What we’re offering

• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development, including lunch and learns

• Student led team building events on a monthly basis

• Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis

At Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create, reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background and experience. Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development, networking & mentoring. We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves. To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, check out Life at Teachers'.

How to apply

Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today! The following documents are required to be uploaded with your application:

• Resume

• Copy of your transcripts

You will also be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.

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.

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