Associate, Market Research

Brookfield; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookfield is seeking an Associate in Market Research to join their Infrastructure Group in Toronto. This entry-level role involves conducting market research, supporting investment decisions, and collaborating with senior management. The ideal candidate is resourceful, data-driven, and capable of synthesizing complex information. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a leading investment management firm.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research and develop compelling theses.
• Excellent verbal and writing skills for senior presentations.

Responsibilities

• Perform commercial, market and regulatory due diligence for transactions.
• Develop comprehensive assessments of target markets.
• Support strategic reviews of portfolio companies.

Skills

Research Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Data Analysis

Organization

Analytical

Creativity

Education

University education

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

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Business - Infrastructure

Brookfield Infrastructure Group is one of Brookfield’s primary operating groups. The Infrastructure Group is one of the world’s largest infrastructure investors, owning and operating critical assets across the transport, utilities, energy, and data infrastructure sectors. The Group operates and manages approximately $191 billion of assets owned through its private funds and publicly listed entity, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners. Our portfolio of assets facilitate the movement and storage of energy, water, freight, passengers and data, and are located in North and South America, Europe and the Asia Pacific regions. For more information, visit: https://www.brookfield.com/our-businesses/infrastructure

Location

Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street

Business - Infrastructure

Brookfield Infrastructure Group is one of Brookfield’s primary operating groups. The Infrastructure Group is one of the world’s largest infrastructure investors, owning and operating critical assets across the transport, utilities, energy, and data infrastructure sectors. The Group operates and manages approximately $191 billion of assets owned through its private funds and publicly listed entity, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners. Our portfolio of assets facilitate the movement and storage of energy, water, freight, passengers and data, and are located in North and South America, Europe and the Asia Pacific regions. For more information, visit: https://www.brookfield.com/our-businesses/infrastructure

Brookfield Culture

Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined. Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.

Job Description

Position Summary:

As Associate, Market Research, you will be presented with an opportunity to join a dynamic, growth-oriented company, in a challenging role with a real impact on investment decisions. Reporting to the Head of Market Research and working in close collaboration with the global Investment team of Brookfield Infrastructure, you will support Brookfield in its investment decisions.

Responsibilities:

Market Research – Transaction Due Diligence

• Perform commercial, market and regulatory due diligence for transactions, working closely with the investment team, other functional partners and external advisors.
• Develop detailed and comprehensive assessments of a target market, industry or company to support the investment process.
• Identify and assess potential market-related opportunities and risks that can affect the investment outlook for a transaction opportunity.
• Develop high-quality presentation materials and other supporting documents to articulate diligence findings to senior management and to support the overall investment process.
  
  

Market Research – Internal Thought Leadership

• Research, analyze and evaluate the longer-term outlook of focus sectors, identifying key changes in supply-demand fundamentals or emerging opportunities and risks for infrastructure investments in these sectors.
• Conduct thematic research to help frame the longer-term investment strategy.
• Evaluate the macroeconomic outlook and political risk of target sectors or investments.
  
  

Market Research – Business Development & Portfolio Management

• As requested, support Brookfield senior management with strategic reviews of portfolio companies and/or commercial-related elements of corporate strategy.
• As requested, support senior executives of portfolio companies with due diligence of M&A opportunities, new market opportunities or business development activities.
  
  

Requirements:

• University education and 3+ years of relevant experience
• Research Skills – demonstrated ability to conduct research from a wide variety of primary and secondary sources, and in the process, develop a compelling thesis on the future performance of a target industry, commodity, or company
• Stakeholder management – strong ability to work collaboratively and manage expectations with internal and external stakeholders
• Communication skills – excellent verbal and writing skills; experience crafting executive briefings for senior leaders
• Modeling – solid experience building financial and market models;
• Data driven, intellectual curiosity – predisposition to explore and learn, acquire data, create, and test hypotheses in different verticals across different industries
• Organization skills – ability to prioritize, share information efficiently, meet deadlines and deliver in a multi-project, fast-paced environment with changing priorities and multiple parallel assignments
• Creativity / Entrepreneurship – ability to resolve new challenges, tackle new assignments without necessarily the benefit of ready-made templates
• Analytical – ability to distill key information from extensive research; ability to argue, summarize and illustrate analyses in a presentation format; ability to make the complex, simple
• Collaborative approach – collaborative and team oriented with strong leadership
• Disciplined, attention to detail – appreciation of detail in solving puzzles and presenting information
• Technical skills – very strong powerpoint, and excel skills.
• Candidates with backgrounds in Utilities, Transport, Power, Data, Industrial / Commodities market consulting, or management consulting are strongly encouraged to apply.
  
  

Assets:

• Relevant Infrastructure market research experience – exposure to the Utilities, Transport, Power, Data, Industrial / Commodities industries would represent a significant asset but is not a requirement;
• Data analytics skills – demonstrable skills in python, R, SQL is optional but highly regarded
  
  

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it. Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.

Brookfield is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Should you require a Human Rights Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

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• Industries

  Investment Management, Financial Services, and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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