Investment Associate, Private Capital

Our Company  

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board (Ontario Teachers') is the administrator of Canada's largest single-profession pension plan, with CAD $270 billion in net assets as of June 30, 2025. We hold a diverse global portfolio of assets, approximately 80% of which is managed in-house. Ontario Teachers’ invests and administers the pensions of the province of Ontario’s 343,000 active and retired teachers. Ontario Teachers’ is an independent organization headquartered in Toronto and our other investment offices are in London, Singapore, New York, Sao Paolo, Dallas, San Francisco and India. We employ more than 1,500 employees globally.   

OTPP manages ~$38B of assets out of the London office, of which ~C$8B is in the Private Capital portfolio. OTPP has been an investor in Europe since 1992, with the London office launched in 2007 to gain enhanced access to opportunities in EMEA.

Private Capital is the investment department within OTPP focused on private equity investing, with global Assets Under Management of $61B. We invest across three core sectors (Financial Services, Technology, and Services) and focus on control and co-control investments. Our European portfolio includes companies such as Busy Bees, 7IM, Donte Group, Max Matthiessen, Group.One and Veonet.

The Opportunity 

We are seeking an Associate for our Private Capital (“PC”) team. Based in London, you will be an integral part of the team focused on direct investments in Europe. You will play a key role in evaluating potential investment opportunities, executing transactions and handling existing portfolio investments that make up our European direct private equity investment strategy. 

What you'll do 

Your 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, reviewing and analysing 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 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. 

What you'll need 

• An undergraduate degree  

• 2-3 years relevant work experience – such as in private equity, investment banking, or consulting 

• Very strong financial modelling and valuation skills 

• Robust analytical and quantitative skills and ability to perform in-depth, creative, critical analysis 

• Deep understanding of fundamental investment analysis 

• Ability to develop a good knowledge of the economic/business characteristics, conditions and trends of a broad range of industries 

• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written, with solid presentation skills 

• Can-do attitude, hunger to learn and grow, maturity and composure

• Great teammate with strong interpersonal skills, able to establish and build relationships 

• Self-motivated with the ability to meet tight timelines and operate in a highly complex and demanding work environment 

• Unquestioned personal and professional integrity 

• Fluency in English is essential. Other Western European languages considered an asset 

• Ability and willingness to travel 

What we're offering

• 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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