Analyst, Private Investments (Fiera Comox – Agriculture)

Fiera Comox Partners; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm is seeking a talented Analyst to join their growing investment strategy. The role offers exposure to the full investment lifecycle including screening opportunities, conducting due diligence, and managing portfolio company assets. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills and relevant education in finance.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, or corporate development.
• Experience in agriculture or natural resources is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform preliminary analysis of investment opportunities.
• Develop complex financial models and analyses for potential investments.
• Monitor assigned investments through financial analysis.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Business acumen

Team player

Initiative

Willingness to learn

Flexibility

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, or related programs

Graduate degree

CFA, CPA or CAIA

Job description

FIRM OVERVIEW

Fiera Comox was established in 2016 by Fiera Capital, a global asset management firm, and Comox Equity Partners, a corporation formed and owned by former executives and investment professionals of large Canadian pension investment managers. Fiera Comox sponsors four unique private investment strategies – Agriculture, Timberland, Private Equity, and Private Credit – and is supported by a team of highly qualified investment professionals with a diverse range of skillsets, who collectively have deployed billions in private transactions globally.

GLOBAL AGRICULTURE STRATEGY

The Global Agriculture strategy seeks to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns by investing directly in businesses in the agriculture sector, located in the core developed agricultural regions of the world. Please refer to our website below for additional information: https://www.fieracomox.com/en/agriculture-fund/

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for hardworking, talented, entrepreneurial people to join our growing investment strategy as Analyst.

With a globally diversified portfolio of investments, and active investment pipeline, the Analyst role will have exposure to the full investment lifecycle. As an Analyst , you will be actively involved in the screening of new investment opportunities, due diligence, and support transaction execution. You will also heavily be involved in the day-to-day management of portfolio company assets and benefit from working directly alongside senior investment team members and portfolio company executives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As part of your responsibilities, you will be assigned the following duties:

• Perform preliminary analysis of investment opportunities
• Develop complex financial models and analyses for potential investments
• Prepare investment summaries, memorandums and presentations during the investment process
• Support due diligence of potential investments
• Monitor assigned investments by performing financial analysis, engaging in strategic discussions and observing Board meetings
• Participate in presentations to various committees and Board of Directors

EDUCATION/ACCREDITATION

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, or other related programs
• Graduate degree an asset
• CFA, CPA or CAIA an asset

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIFIC SKILLS

• 0-2 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, management consulting, corporate development, or with a natural resources company
• Financial modeling and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Strong acumen for business
• Team player
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Willingness to learn and flexibility to take on a wide range of roles
• Experience in agriculture or other natural resources is an asset

SPECIFIC CONDITIONS

• Ability to travel (domestic and international)

All people interested in this position may send their resume to [e-mail].

We will begin interviewing candidates as applications are received. Early submission is encouraged.

Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted.

We thank you for your interest in our firm!