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Sagard

Equity capital provider for midsized firms

Senior Associate – Principal Valuations

Asset ManagementUpdated on Nov 15
Full-timeMontreal, QC, CanadaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Requires 2–5 years of relevant experience in valuations, private equity, alternative asset management, a professional firm, or a related field.
  • Requires strong analytical and quantitative skills, with hands-on experience in financial modelling and valuations.
  • Requires the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with evolving priorities.
  • Requires attention to detail, organization, and a proactive approach to teamwork.
  • Requires an undergraduate or graduate degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
  • Requires spoken and written proficiency in French and English for positions in Québec; English is needed for regular interactions with colleagues and external partners outside Québec.

Responsibilities

  • Play an active role in valuing investments across private equity, credit, and venture capital portfolios.
  • Support strategic initiatives and projects, including acquisitions, equity transactions, fund performance analysis, and valuation of the management company.
  • Perform in-depth valuation analyses by gathering, structuring, and interpreting complex financial data.
  • Contribute to research, data visualization, and preparation of valuation materials and reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications

  • Professional designations such as CPA, CFA, or CBV are considered an asset.

About the Company

Sagard

Equity capital provider for midsized firms

Sagard is a French investment fund that provides equity capital to support the growth of midsized companies led by ambitious management teams. Based in Paris, Sagard manages about €2.5 billion and has completed 34 deals since 2004 in the industrial and service sectors across France, Belgium, and Switzerland. The firm partners with established industrial families (including the Desmarais family via Power Corporation of Canada) to invest in companies, typically taking equity stakes to back development efforts and strategic goals. Sagard differentiates itself with a long-standing, family-backed platform and a focused regional footprint, relying on a small team of about 10 professionals to source, execute, and support investments. The goal is to help mid-market companies grow and create value for both management teams and investors by providing patient capital and strategic backing.

Company size
11-50
Company stage
N/A
Total funding
$166M
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
2005

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