Chief of Staff Intern, Portage

Sagard Holdings Manager LP; Toronto; Sur place; CAD 15 000 - 19 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Portage is seeking an Intern for the Winter/Spring 2026 term to report to the Chief of Staff. The role supports strategic, operational, and growth initiatives and provides exposure to multiple teams as you help optimize processes and ecosystem engagement.

The ideal candidate is pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business or Economics, with strong organizational and communication skills, and a proactive, collaborative mindset. Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Suite is preferred.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Economics, or related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proactive, eager to learn, and willing to take on a variety of tasks.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) or Google Suite.
• Positive attitude and professionalism.

Responsabilités

• Support strategic planning efforts by conducting research and preparing materials.
• Assist in creating presentations and briefing materials for the CEO's engagements.
• Attend meetings with the CEO, take notes, and track action items.
• Support projects led by the Chief of Staff, including process improvements.
• Draft internal and external communications, reports, newsletters, and presentations.
• Collaborate with Investor Relations, Legal, and Finance to support objectives.
• Conduct research and analysis to support key initiatives and business needs.
• Prepare investor updates, reports, and portfolio company reviews.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Proactive learner

Formation

Business, Economics or related field

Outils

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Description du poste

Portage Overview

Portage is a leading global fintech and financial services investment platform with $7.0B in AUM, operating within Sagard's $46B multi-alternatives franchise. Portage brings together deep sector expertise, a thesis-driven investment approach, and dedicated value creation capabilities to back the world's leading fintech and financial services companies at every stage of growth. Since inception in 2016, Portage has 10+ years of track record, made 145+ direct investments, realized 25 exits, and have offered over $1B+ in co-investment opportunities to our LP base. Core areas of focus include insurance, consumer & SMB finance, wealth & asset management, and payments & fintech enablers. The investment team has a global presence with 27 investment professionals spanning Canada, the US, and Europe.

Position Overview

We are currently looking for an Intern for the Winter/Spring 2026 term (8 months) to report to the Chief of Staff, Portage. This role involves supporting the Chief of Staff in planning and delivering strategic, operational, and growth initiatives to advance Portage's priorities. This individual will play a pivotal role in supporting our team on various initiatives, including supporting the CEO, optimizing processes / meeting efficiency, and managing ecosystem engagement. The Intern role will provide the opportunity to collaborate with many teams across the organization.

Your Responsibilities

• Assist in strategic planning efforts by conducting research, gathering data, and preparing materials to support decision-making
• Support the creation of presentations and briefing materials for the CEO's internal and external engagements (e.g., conferences, team offsites, fireside chats)
• Attend meetings with the CEO, take notes, and track action items to ensure follow-ups are completed
• Provide support on various projects led by the Chief of Staff, including process improvements, meeting coordination, and operational initiatives.
• Assist in drafting internal and external communications, including reports, newsletters, and presentations
• Collaborate with teams across the organization, including Investor Relations, Legal, and Finance, to support operational objectives
• Conduct research and analysis to support key initiatives and business needs
• Assist in preparing investor updates, reports, and portfolio company reviews by gathering information and editing presentation materials

Experience and Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Business, Economics, or a related field
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities
• Proactive, eager to learn, and willing to take on a variety of tasks
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) or Google Suite
• A positive attitude and a strong sense of professionalism

Our ideal candidate

• Rigorous - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; hard-working, organized, and exceptional attention to detail; a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced, results-oriented workplace
• Collaborative - Inclusive operating style coupled with a hands-on, results-oriented attitude
• Proactive and innovative - Thrives in an unstructured working environment; curious and eager to learn about a wide variety of topics; suggests new ideas and new ways of working

At Portage, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace.

Sagard is a global multi-strategy alternative asset manager built on partnership, entrepreneurial thinking, and long-term ambition. As we continue to grow globally, we're looking for thoughtful and high-performing individuals to join our team across strategies and functions. Explore our current opportunities to learn more about a career at Sagard.

- Sagard est un gestionnaire d'actifs alternatifs multistratégies de portée mondiale, fondé sur le partenariat, l'esprit entrepreneurial et l'ambition à long terme. Alors que nous poursuivons notre croissance à l'échelle mondiale, nous sommes à la recherche de personnes réfléchies et performantes pour se joindre à notre équipe, et ce, à travers nos différentes stratégies et fonctions. Explorez nos postes ouverts pour en apprendre davantage sur une carrière chez Sagard.