Associate, Private Equity (18-month contract)

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund Company; Toronto; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid health and dental benefits

Membership in defined benefit pension plan

Wellness programs including yoga and meditation

Learning and development initiatives

Job summary

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund Company is seeking an Associate to join the HCP team. This role provides hands-on exposure to the investment lifecycle including sourcing, evaluating, executing, and monitoring private equity investments, offering substantial development opportunities.

Candidates should have 2-4 years of investment banking or private equity experience and a relevant university degree. The expected salary range is $98,000 – $148,000 CAD and the position is full-time for 18 months.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in investment banking or private equity.
• Strong skills in financial modeling and business analysis.
• Ability to leverage AI tools to enhance financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support due diligence on potential investment opportunities.
• Build and maintain financial models for valuation and analysis.
• Prepare investment memos and committee materials.
• Conduct research to inform investment theses.

Skills

Financial modeling

Business analysis

Due diligence

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Education

University degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics, Engineering, or a quantitative field

Tools

Capital IQ

Bloomberg

Job description

Job Summary

As an Associate on the HCP team, you will gain hands‑on exposure to the full investment lifecycle—including sourcing, evaluating, executing, and monitoring private equity investments. This foundational role is designed for intellectually curious, motivated individuals eager to contribute to a lean, collaborative team and grow within private markets investing. You will work closely with senior investment professionals, playing a meaningful role in both investment execution and portfolio management, with strong development opportunities and increasing responsibility based on performance.

Benefits

• High‑performance, people‑focused culture committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.• Learning and development initiatives, including workshops, Speaker Series events, and access to LinkedIn Learning.• Membership in HOOPP’s world‑class defined benefit pension plan as part of retirement security.• 100% company‑paid extended health and dental benefits for permanent employees, including mental health coverage (e.g., gender affirmation, fertility and drug treatment, psychological support benefits of $2,500 per year, parental leave top‑up, and a health spending account).• Optional post‑retirement health and dental benefits subsidized at 50%.• Wellness programs such as yoga classes, meditation workshops, nutritional consultations, and wellness seminars.• Opportunity to contribute to a financially secure retirement for Ontario healthcare workers.

Responsibilities

• Support due diligence on potential direct investment, co‑investment, and fund opportunities.
• Build and maintain dynamic and user‑friendly financial models for valuation and return analysis.
• Prepare and contribute to investment memos and committee materials.
• Conduct industry, company, and market research to inform investment theses.
• Assist in evaluating deal structuring options, terms, and implications.
• Monitor financial and operational performance of portfolio companies and fund investments.
• Assist with periodic valuations, performance attribution, and reporting on existing investments.
• Investigate and model financing alternatives or follow‑on investment opportunities.
• Contribute to research and analysis on investment themes, sectors, and structures.
• Support internal strategic initiatives including process improvements and knowledge sharing.
• Engage with internal stakeholders across legal, tax, and operations to support deal execution.

Qualifications

• 2‑4 years of experience in investment banking or private equity.
• University degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics, Engineering, or a quantitative field with strong academic performance.
• Demonstrated strong skills in financial modeling, business analysis, and due diligence.
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; knowledge of Capital IQ, Bloomberg, or other data tools is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance financial analysis, data synthesis, and productivity; experience with Capital IQ, Bloomberg, or other analytics platforms is considered an asset.
• Strong communication and writing skills with the ability to synthesize complex ideas clearly.
• Curious mindset, strong attention to detail, and a proactive attitude.
• High integrity, professionalism, and team orientation.

This is a full‑time contract position (18 months). The expected annual base salary range for this role is $98,000 – $148,000 CAD, subject to individual experience and qualifications.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

We are committed to building an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace where different perspectives drive better outcomes. If you need accommodation at any point in our recruitment process, please advise your recruiter or email us [e-mail] we will be happy to consult with you to arrange reasonable accommodations.