Job Description

The opportunity

As an Investment Analyst, you will have a key role in analyzing potential private equity investment opportunities, executing transactions and working with existing portfolio companies to craft strategy and implement value-enhancing initiatives.

If you are an excellent teammate, highly motivated, and have a desire to travel internationally while working on multiple projects in a transaction-based environment - this is the job for you.

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 across all sectors and geographic regions. You will have the chance to define and differentiate yourself as an investor and build strategic relationships within the global market.

Infrastructure and Natural Resources ("INR") consists of a team of over 60 highly-specialized private equity investment professionals, with offices in Toronto, London and Singapore, and an additional presence in Santiago, Chile. Currently, INR leads a geographically diverse portfolio of approximately C$36 billion with assets in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and a target to grow to over by another $16 billion over the next 5 years.

Our Infrastructure mandate focuses on high quality assets that provide critical services to society with defensive investment characteristics and low return volatility. This includes investing in sectors such as renewable energy, electric and water utilities, airports, ports, and toll roads. The Natural Resources mandate targets direct exposure to commodities in the oil and gas, mining, agriculture, timberland, aquaculture, and other resource-based sectors to provide cash flow, inflation protection and diversification.

What you'll do

Build and employ financial modeling tools to analyze investment opportunities;

Assist in the due diligence process and incorporate the findings into a financial model;

Identify key value drivers and financial risks and perform related sensitivity and scenario analysis;

Work closely with external advisors, consultants and partners to assess risks and submit bids under tight timelines;

Prepare presentations, reports, and investment recommendations to senior management and, where applicable, the Board of OTPP;

Review and analyze financial reports, budgets, board books and other information prepared by management of our portfolio companies;

Work with portfolio company management to maintain financial models that are used to analyze strategic issues and value the company;

Support internal strategic project initiatives, and;

Support the preparation of internal annual valuations.

What you'll need

Minimum 1 year experience, preferably in investment banking, principal investing or corporate development within an operating business

Bachelor's degree required, with the pursuit of a CFA designation considered a plus

Strong communication skills with the ability to influence others and comfort presenting to senior audiences

Excellent analytical and quantitative skills and ability to perform in-depth analysis

Ability to balance multiple priorities while remaining detail oriented

A proactive attitude and drive toward action and results

Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint

Desire to travel internationally

Fluency in Portuguese or Spanish would be an asset

Interest in helping INR and OTPP meet its net zero targets by working with its portfolio companies to reduce their emissions; experience in carbon tracking, net zero target achievement, and design or executing emission intensity reduction projects is an asset

What we're offering

An inclusive and strong culture that values teamwork, diversity of perspective and contributions from all levels in addition to high performance

Pay for performance environment that offers competitive salary and incentives

Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development through on the job transaction and asset management experience, formal training and our mentorship program

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

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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 will 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.

Note that all individuals employed by Ontario Teachers' in our Toronto office will be required to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. We remain committed to an accessible, inclusive and barrier free workplace; written requests for a human rights-based exemption from vaccination will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.

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Functional Area: Investments

Requisition ID: 4116

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