Full-Time
Associate
Novacap
Invests in controlling mid-market buyouts
No salary listed
Brossard, QC, Canada
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- 4-6 years of experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity, Big 4 Audit/Transaction Services or other relevant fast-paced and analytically driven investment organization.
- Undergraduate degree in Finance, accounting or other related business field; MBA, CFA, CPA, or CBV is an asset.
- Lead financial analysis and modeling of investment opportunities.
- Conduct and oversee due diligence processes (financial, legal, operational).
- Structure deals and develop investment theses.
- Coordinate with internal teams and external advisors.
- Prepare and present investment memoranda and IC decks.
- Evaluate deals and contribute to investment strategy.
- Take part in early-stage sourcing and relationship building.
- Work with management teams on strategic business initiatives and operational improvements.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators and financial results.
- Identify and assess potential exit strategies.
- Support board meeting preparation and investor updates.
- Maintain strong relationships with portfolio company stakeholders.
- Actively contribute to team discussions and firm strategy.
- Share knowledge and support the development of junior colleagues.
- Help lead recruiting initiatives and represent Novacap externally.
Novacap is a North American private equity firm that buys controlling stakes in mid-market companies and grows them through operational improvements and add-on acquisitions. It raises funds and earns management fees on assets under management and carried interest on successful exits. Its investments are organized around four pillars—Technology, Media, and Telecommunications; Industries; Financial Services; and Digital Infrastructure—covering sectors like specialty insurance, wealth management, food processing, industrial manufacturing, and fiber connectivity. With offices in Montreal, Toronto, and New York, Novacap acts as an active partner to entrepreneurs, aiming to build North American leaders and create long-term value for investors.
Company Size
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Company Stage
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Total Funding
$281.4M
Headquarters
Longueuil, Canada
Founded
1981
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Tech Fund VII closed at $3.8 billion USD in February 2026, exceeding $2.75 billion target.
- $1 billion Digital Infrastructure Fund closed January 2025, targeting edge computing and fiber expansion.
- Financial Services II fund launched February 2025 exploits specialty insurance consolidation opportunities.
What critics are saying
- Thoma Bravo outbids Novacap on TMT software, halving platform investments within 6-12 months.
- Nuvei underperforms post-2021 exit, delaying Tech Fund VIII by 6+ months.
- Caisse cuts Novacap allocations by 15-25%, plateauing $12B AUM in 18-24 months.
What makes Novacap unique
- Novacap specializes in mid-market buyouts across TMT, Industries, Financial Services, and Digital Infrastructure since 2007.
- Firm executes three platform investments yearly with $300 million average checks for tech buyouts.
- Over 150 add-on acquisitions transform local firms into North American leaders using operational expertise.
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Hybrid Work Options
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Phone/Internet Stipend
Home Office Stipend
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