Associate, Private Equity & Credit - Montreal

Fednav, headquartered in Montreal, is the largest international dry bulk shipping group in Canada engaged in worldwide ocean transportation. Fednav has five international offices established on four continents. Founded in 1944, we are a driven, innovative, and respected organization committed to our employees and customers.

 

Headquartered in Montreal, Fednav Holdings Inc. is a single-family office. Our team is responsible for making investments across various asset classes including fixed income, public and private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and absolute return strategies.
We are building a fast-moving, evolving investment organization and are looking for an Associate, Private Equity & Credit to play a meaningful role in the diligence of new investments and in the ongoing management of our private equity and credit portfolios.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING | THE ROLE 

Key responsibilities include: 

Investment Analysis 

• Lead due diligence on new investment opportunities across various markets with a primary focus on private equity and credit. 
• Develop a variety of investment-related models (valuation, sensitivities, scenarios) to support investment recommendations. 
• Prepare investment memos, portfolio updates, sector research, and deep dives on investment themes. 
• Stay current on market developments, industry trends, valuation dynamics, financing conditions, credit spreads, and key themes in private markets. 
• Perform ad hoc analyses and special projects as needed in a fast-paced environment. 

Portfolio Management: 

• Monitor existing investments, including performance, valuation changes, capital activity, projected cash flows, and key portfolio company developments. 
• Maintain a structured, multi-source deal pipeline and opportunity set, ensuring high data integrity and timely updates. 
• Support relationship management with external managers, advisors, and service providers, and track follow-ups and deliverables. 
• Coordinate with internal teams (legal, tax, finance/accounting) as required. 

WHAT YOU BRING | THE PERSON 

The ideal candidate has: 

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, engineering, computer science, or a related quantitative field. 
• Professional designation (CFA, CPA, CAIA, CBV) in progress or completed. 
• 5 years of relevant experience in private equity, credit, investment banking, transaction advisory, consulting, asset management, or a similar investment-focused environment. 
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated proficiency in financial modeling, credit analysis, and investment recommendation preparation. 
• Diplomatic and tactful, with strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• High ethical standards and a collaborative approach. 
• Mature, proactive, and a self-starter that takes ownership and anticipates next steps. 
• Good organizational skills. 
• Committed, motivated, and able to work in a constantly changing environment. 
• Bilingual (French and English). 

Honesty, integrity, commitment to professional excellence, regard for employees and

corporate responsibility defines our values.

 

At Fednav, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and inspired to reach their full potential. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates and strive to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience throughout the recruitment process. Should you need accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

www.fednav.com