Associate, Private Capital (Funds and Co-investments)

OMERS; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join OMERS as an Associate within the Private Capital team in Toronto, focusing on private equity fund commitments and asset management. The position requires strong analytical skills and effective communication with stakeholders. Contribute to due diligence, analyze historical performance, and monitor market trends while thriving in an evolving environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience as an investor, investment banker, or strategy consultant.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in due diligence for new funds and co-investments, including financial modeling.
• Analyze fund performance and investment risks.
• Prepare performance reports for the investment committee.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Financial Modeling

Communication (written and verbal)

Quantitative Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

Choose a workplace that empowers your impact.

Join a global workplace where employees thrive. One that embraces diversity of thought, expertise and experience. A place where you can personalize your employee journey to be — and deliver — your best.

We are a purpose-driven, dynamic and sustainable pension plan. An industry leading global investor with teams in Toronto to London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe. We embody the values of our 600,000+ members, placing their best interests at the heart of everything we do.

Join us to accelerate your growth & development, prioritize wellness, build connections, and support the communities where we live and work.

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We are currently seeking an Associate within our Private Capital team in Toronto, with focus on private equity fund commitments, co-investments, and asset management for the existing portfolio. This role requires a strong analytical skill set, a thorough understanding of private equity markets, and the ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with internal and external stakeholders.

Role Specific Accountabilities

• Actively participate in the due diligence process for new funds and co-investments including financial modeling, valuation analysis, and market research
• Analyze historical fund performance, strategies, and market conditions to assess potential investment risks and returns
• Liaise with fund managers, investment partners, and other stakeholders to gather insights and information
• Monitor industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive landscape to identify potential investment opportunities
• Asset management of existing assets
• Maintain an updated database of potential funds and co-investment opportunities
• Participate in team meetings and discussions related to investment strategies and decisions
• Prepare regular performance reports and presentations for the investment committee
• Work closely with senior investment professionals to support the overall investment strategy and objectives
• Contribute to team initiatives and special projects as needed

Qualifications

• 2-4years of experience as an investor, investment banker, or strategy consultant
• Strong analytical, quantitative and financial modelling skills
• A solid understanding of fundamental financial statement analysis, investment analysis, business valuation theory and techniques
• Demonstrated attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and both written & verbal communication skills
• The ability to thrive in organizations that constantly evolve and adapt while working with ambiguity at times
• The ability to embrace collaborative sharing of knowledge within a team environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines

As one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the members we proudly serve.

From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.