Investment Analyst

Investment Analyst – Private Capital

Ontario Teachers’ is Canada’s largest single-profession pension plan with $247.5 billion in net assets. We pay pensions and invest plan assets on behalf of 340,000 working and retired teachers. Since our establishment as an independent organization in 1990, we have built an international reputation for innovation and leadership in investment management and member services. Teachers’ is an experienced global investor and a significant investor in the Asia Pacific region. 

Ontario Teachers’ is headquartered in Toronto and has investment offices based in London, Hong Kong, Singapore, India, and San Francisco. Ontario Teachers’ employs more than 1,500 employees globally.

Who you’ll work with

Ontario Teachers’ is home to one of the worlds largest, most sophisticated pools of private capital invested across a broad range of business sectors in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

You will be joining our London office where you will work directly supporting senior team members to evaluate and manage private equity investments.

• You’ll work as part of the UK-based Private Capital team:

• A team of around 20 investment professionals, focusing on control private equity opportunities in EMEA, across Healthcare, Financial Services, Technology, Business Services, Industrials and Sustainability and Energy Transition

• The team manages a €6B portfolio across Europe including Busy Bees (leading provider of premium early education with a global footprint), Diot-Siaci (leading independent European insurance broker), Veonet (leading pan-European network of ophthalmological clinics), 7IM (UK Wealth Management platform), group.one (leading European provider of online presence, cloud hosting, and digital marketing services) etc

• You’ll report to an Investment Principal in the team

• The role will be based full time in our London office – some travel may be required.

What you’ll do

• Deal Execution

• Preparation of investment recommendations and presentations that will go to Private Capital’s Investment Committee

• Assist in the building of financial models to support investment returns, valuation, transaction structuring and financing

• Coordinate and analyse third-party due diligence to support investment recommendations

• Assist deal team in the negotiation and execution of transactions

• Deal Origination

• Conduct research to support the development of investment strategies and evaluate potential investment opportunities

• Participate in advisor meetings to source and evaluate opportunities

• Portfolio Management

• Participate in the ongoing management and monitoring of portfolio companies, including the semi-annual valuation process

• Work with management teams to implement initiatives and strategic decisions

• Attend board meetings and assist board members

What you’ll need

• A relevant undergraduate or masters degree with excellent academic performance

• Ideally some previous meaningful work experience in an internship capacity, either in private equity, investment banking, corporate development, consulting or transaction services

• Special emphasis on accounting, valuation and financial modelling skills

• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills and a solid understanding of fundamental investment analysis

• Self-motivated individual with the dedication to perform in a fast-paced environment and take ownership of tasks

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills

• High degree of professionalism and integrity

• Highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint

• Willingness to travel when necessary

• Able to start either December 2024 / January / February 2025

How to apply

Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Submit your application online at www.otpp.com/careers and apply. The following documents are required to be uploaded with your application:

• Cover letter and CV

Once your CV is uploaded, you may use the ‘upload’ button to attach more documents such as those required and outlined above.

We thank you for your interest in this role, however, we must note that 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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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

• 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

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!  You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded interview as part of the recruitment process.

Accommodations are available upon request ([email protected]) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.

We thank you for applying, however, only those selected to continue will be contacted.

Note that candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.

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