Investment Associate, Private Capital - Jobs in Toronto, ON

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Investment Associate, Private Capital – HealthcareThe opportunityWe are seeking an Associate for our Private Capital (“PC”) team. Based in Toronto, you will be an integral part of the team focused on direct investments in North America. You will play a key role in evaluating potential investment opportunities, executing transactions, and handling existing portfolio investments that make up our Healthcare strategy. You may also support transactions with the TMT, Financial services and other sector teams as required.Who youll work withEvery day, across a range of business sectors and in locations around the world, Ontario Teachers, home to one of the worlds largest, most sophisticated pools of private capital, actively seeks opportunities for partnership and to invest in companies that are looking to grow. You will be joining our Toronto office where you will work directly supporting senior team members to evaluate and manage private equity investments.In your new role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a number of professionals including other members of OTPP in Toronto, London, Hong Kong & Singapore and outside professionals such as management teams of our assets, investment bankers, board directors and lawyers.Our Healthcare team focuses on investments in sub-sectors with strong market fundamentals and often a consolidation opportunity. Areas include Physician Practice Management/Specialty clinics (such as Dental, Ophthalmology/Eyecare, Dermatology, Behavioral Health), Outsourced Pharma Services, Healthcare Technology and Medtech/Devices.The Equities department is comprised of: Private Capital Industry Groups, the Global Funds Team, the High Conviction Equities Team and the Portfolio Management Team. The departments mission is to deliver growth through investments in both private and publicly traded entities.What youll doYour time will be spent evaluating new investments and determining whether the company represents an attractive investment opportunity. Among other things, the analysis of investments includes conducting industry and company research, managing third-party advisors, building sophisticated financial models, arranging debt financing, reviewing legal documents, reviewing and analyzing due diligence materials, and preparing internal support materials and written recommendations to PC’s Investment Committee.Once a transaction has been completed, you will remain involved with the business, potentially attending board meetings as an observer, and will work with the management team and the board of directors to implement value-enhancing initiatives. In addition, you will work directly with management on various initiatives as required, including with respect to mergers and acquisitions, debt refinancings, budgeting and other strategic projects.You will get to play an active role in assisting in and identifying target investment sectors and generating proprietary deal flow in specific sectors. Activities will include conducting desk research, working with bankers and consultants, and attending conferences. You will also assist in building and maintaining relationships with fund partners.What youll need

• Min. 2+ years related work experience (such as private equity, investment banking, or M&A Advisory)
• An undergraduate or graduate degree from a university with a focus on business / finance / accounting / investment analysis
• CFA and / or other meaningful designations are considered a strong asset
• Solid financial modelling (LBO/DCF) and valuation skills
• Very strong analytical and quantitative skills and ability to perform in-depth, creative, critical analysis
• Deep understanding of fundamental investment analysis
• Experience in the investment process, including conducting due diligence, arranging debt financing and negotiating documentation
• Ability to develop a good knowledge of the economic/business characteristics, conditions and trends of a broad range of industries
• Good communications skills, both oral and written, with solid presentation skills
• Great teammate with strong interpersonal skills, able to establish and build relationships
• Self-motivated, and possess unquestioned personal and professional integrity
• Ability to meet tight timelines and operate in a highly complex and demanding work environment
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally

What were offering

• Pay for performance environment that offers competitive salary and incentive
• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development
• Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage
• Retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan
• A flexible/hybrid work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working
• Competitive time off
• Discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis
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At Ontario Teachers, diversity is one of our core strengths. We are a globally minded organization and take pride ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create reflect and celebrate diversity of thought, background and experience. Through our Inclusion & Diversity Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) events, celebrations , we offer a variety of opportunities for colleagues to connect for the purposes of professional development and networking & mentoring.How to applyAre you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level Apply today!Accommodations are available upon request (talent_acquisition@otpp.com) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.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.#LI-JL1#LI-HybridFunctional Area:InvestmentsRequisition ID:4392The privacy of your personal information is important to us. Please visit our Privacy Centre to learn how we handle your personal information.Quick Apply

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