Associate, Project Management, CPS

ONEX; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Toronto is seeking an Associate for the Project Management function within the Client & Product Solutions team. Candidates should have 2-4 years of experience in investor relations or similar fields, excellent communication skills, and a detail-oriented nature. The role involves supporting fundraising efforts and maintaining investor relations. The position offers competitive benefits and is integral to the firm's growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Diversity programs

Inclusive workplace

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in investor relations, product management, investment banking or management consulting.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, quantitative and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior team members on raising and marketing funds.
• Create and update marketing materials and presentations.
• Maintain an open dialogue with investors and provide support.

Skills

Investor relations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

CRM software

Job description

Onex is an investor and asset manager that invests capital on behalf of Onex shareholders and clients across the globe. Formed in 1984, we have a long track record of creating value for our clients and shareholders. Onex became a public company in 1987 and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ONEX. Onex' two primary businesses are Private Equity and Credit. In Private Equity, we raise funds from third-party investors and invest them, along with Onex' own investing capital, through the funds of our private equity platforms: Onex Partners and ONCAP. Similarly, in Credit, we raise and invest capital across several private credit, liquid credit and public equity strategies.

Our investors include a broad range of global clients, including public and private pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, family offices and high net worth individuals. Onex has $55.9 billion in assets under management, of which $8.4 billion is Onex' own investing capital. We generate value for our shareholders through two segments: Investing and Asset Management.

The Opportunity:

To support the firm’s continued growth, Onex is looking to hire an Associate for the Project Management function within the Client & Product Solutions team. The focus of the role is to help execute our global fundraising and client relations efforts with a focus on Private Equity strategies.

Reporting to the Managing Director, Client & Product Solutions, you will support the institutional client team, marketing and project management function. You will be part of high-level strategic agenda conversations with direct exposure to senior stakeholders; substantive project ownership and responsibility for driving work from end-to-end; and interacting, alongside relationship managers, with prospective LPs globally.

What you will do:

• Partner with senior team members on raising, marketing and structuring funds related to Onex' Private Equity platforms
• Work closely with investment professionals and deal teams to understand the current portfolio, deal pipeline, and overall market dynamics.
• Create and update marketing materials, quarterly presentations, and draft investor letters.
• Lead modules of live fundraising for firmwide products.
• Maintain an open dialogue with investors and provide ongoing LP support.
• Maintain and update a database of existing and prospective inves
• Prepare in-depth investor research to support outreach efforts, and develop/maintain research on the competitive landscap
• Address ongoing and ad hoc current and prospective investor reques
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis and assist in expanding the firm’s investor relationships
• Work collaboratively within the group and the firm in a manner that is focused on the group and the firm’s missions, values and goals.
• Work in partnership with the investor coverage team and product specialists to ensure that we are being efficient with investors’ time, inclusive when appropriate, and investor interaction is effective and successful.
• Support the team-oriented nature of the group, proffering insights and opinions and sharing market intelligence particularly about areas that can directly or immediately impact the group, firm's and other individuals’ success in a collective win and supportive community and culture.

What you will bring:

• 2-4 years of experience in investor relations, product management, investment banking or management consulting; ideally with prior exposure to alternative asset classes such as credit and/or private equity.
• A strategic orientation, strong organizational, interpersonal, quantitative and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to build rapport and trust with team members.
• Detail-oriented placing a high priority on accuracy with ability to multi-task and meet deadlines and perform under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Highly motivated self-starter with a bias for action and a strong work ethic
• Exceptional relationship skills -- able to establish rapport and collaborate well with a wide range of individuals including external investors and internal stakeholders including finance and accounting, operations, legal and compliance, portfolio management and investment professionals
• Ability to both identify problems, research solutions and suggest resolutions; someone who raises questions, gives opinions/ideas, and is eager to learn
• Highly motivated with the ability to set priorities, multi-task and monitor their own workload to meet aggressive deadlines; takes initiative and has a strong work ethic, including proactively addressing projects at hand and improving processes
• High level of professionalism and maturity with an ability to interact and build relationships with people of differing levels of seniority
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint is mandatory; experience with CRM software is considered an asset

Our Team & Commitment

Onex is led by the firm’s CEO, Bobby Le Blanc, as well as experienced leaders at each of our businesses. We have approximately 120 investment professionals across all platforms, supported by approximately 165 professionals dedicated to our corporate functions and investment platforms. Consistent with our One Onex approach, the teams share and leverage sector expertise, and sourcing and origination of opportunities across all business lines. Our culture is guided by our strong commitment to accountability, intellectual honesty and respect for all our partners and stakeholders. Onex was formed on principles of entrepreneurialism and responsible investing and our team is united in recognizing the value of collaboration, diversity of perspective and background, and an inclusive environment. Our team is a critical factor in our success, and attracting and retaining the best people and strongest investors are an important competitive advantage. Also crucial to our long-term success is the alignment of interests between the Onex management team, the Onex Board of Directors, shareholders and our limited partners. Members of our management team and Board of Directors have a significant long-term ownership in Onex shares and invest meaningfully in our funds. We believe this alignment creates stronger relationships with both our limited partners and shareholders.

Diversity Equity & Inclusion

Onex recognizes that a diverse team and inclusive environment are vital in contributing to our continued success as an investor and asset manager. We believe that diverse perspectives create better outcomes for us and our stakeholders, including the companies we invest in, our shareholders, investors and clients, as well as the communities we serve. Onex' commitment to diversity and inclusion includes increasing our focus on attracting and retaining employees from diverse backgrounds, creating additional awareness of diversity issues and benefits, fostering and inspiring a more supportive environment where inclusivity is expected and prioritized, and embedding accountability for diversity throughout the firm. Onex' Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Council, which is co-chaired by our CEO and our Head of Shareholder Relations and Communications, includes representation from across all business platforms and geographies. The Council is responsible for championing diversity and inclusion across the firm, including supporting the development and success of Onex' employee resource groups.

Onex is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Onex is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the country where the role is based, or eligible for any necessary work authorization or permit.