About this role
About the position
As an Investment Analyst in the Equities Global Funds team, you will play a key role in evaluating, executing, and monitoring private equity fund investments. Working within a lean, global team, you will gain direct exposure to leading private equity firms and hands-on learning opportunities. This is a rare opportunity to build a strong foundation in fund investing while contributing to Ontario Teachers’ mission of delivering exceptional long-term returns for its members.
Responsibilities
• Support the evaluation of new and follow-on fund investment opportunities by conducting fund manager and industry research, portfolio-level analysis, and detailed due diligence
• Assist in executing on new fund commitments, including preparing investment recommendations and supporting materials for investment committee presentations
• Start to develop relationships with general partners, limited partners, and broader industry organizations
• Develop and maintain financial analyses and models used for fund-level valuation, portfolio analytics, and performance benchmarking
• Conduct manager research and maintain market maps to support sourcing and portfolio construction
• Contribute to active portfolio monitoring, and administration of fund investments, including opportunistic evaluation of secondary transactions
• Work closely with Private Capital direct investment teams to identify and maximize fund partnership opportunities, including co-investment deal flow
• Support organizational and Global Funds team strategic planning, reporting and processes
• Work in a collaborative team environment primarily with Toronto team but also with Funds team members in global offices
Requirements
• Min 1 year of relevant experience; prior experience in private equity, investment banking, fund investing, corporate development, consulting, or transaction services is strongly preferred
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with demonstrated in-depth, innovative and critical analysis
• Strong interest in private markets, fund investing, and global financial markets; intellectually curious
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and collaborative mindset
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams, work independently, and thrive in a high-performance team environment with strict deadlines
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and tools such as Bloomberg and Capital IQ
• Willingness to travel as required
Benefits
• Pay-for-performance with base salary and annual incentive based on individual and enterprise performance.
• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development
• Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage
• Retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan
• The opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive Program
• A flexible work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working
• 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
• Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis