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people to go; Burlington, Hamilton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

people to go is seeking an Investor Relations & Business Development Associate for its Private Equity practice in the Oakville/Burlington area. This entry-level role targets recent graduates eager to learn investor relations, fundraising, and business development within a growing private equity firm.

You will build relationships with investment advisors, support communications, and help identify new distribution opportunities while gaining exposure to funds, portfolios, and investment

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident, personable, and comfortable building relationships.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
• Genuine interest in Private Equity, investments, and capital raising.
• Ambitious and interested in developing a long-term career in Finance.

Responsibilities

• Managing relationships with advisors and capital partners
• Responding to inquiries regarding funds, portfolios, distributions, and transactions
• Educating advisors on the firm's funds and investment strategies
• Supporting investor communications and fund administration
• Maintaining accurate investor records and documentation
• Identifying and developing new advisor and distribution relationships
• Supporting the firm's capital-raising and business development initiatives

Skills

communication skills

interpersonal skills

relationship building

organized

detail-oriented

learning mindset

ambition for finance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Commerce/Finance or related field

Job description

Investor Relations & Business Development Associate

Private Equity | Oakville / Burlington Area

Ready to start your career in Private Equity?

Are you a recent Business, Commerce, or Finance graduate looking for an opportunity to build a career in Private Equity, Investor Relations, and Capital Raising?

Our client, a growing Private Equity firm located near the Oakville/Burlington border, is looking for an ambitious Investor Relations & Business Development Associate to join their team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career finance professional who wants to learn the business, build relationships with investment advisors, and develop toward a future role in Business Development and capital raising.

The Opportunity

You will work closely with the firm's team and advisor network, gaining hands-on exposure to Private Equity funds, investor relations, fundraising, and business development.

Approximately 80% of the role will focus on managing and developing existing advisor relationships, with 20% focused on identifying new Exempt Market Dealers and business development opportunities.

Responsibilities include

• Managing relationships with advisors and capital partners
• Responding to inquiries regarding funds, portfolios, distributions, and transactions
• Educating advisors on the firm's funds and investment strategies
• Supporting investor communications and fund administration
• Maintaining accurate investor records and documentation
• Identifying and developing new advisor and distribution relationships
• Supporting the firm's capital-raising and business development initiatives

What We're Looking For

• Recent graduate with a degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, or a related field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident, personable, and comfortable building relationships
• Organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
• Genuine interest in Private Equity, investments, and capital raising
• Ambitious and interested in developing a long-term career in Finance

Previous Private Equity experience is not required. We're looking for someone with the drive, personality, and curiosity to learn and grow.

What You Can Expect

• A genuine entry point into the Private Equity industry
• Exposure to Investor Relations, fundraising, and Business Development
• Mentorship from experienced industry professionals
• A clear opportunity for career growth
• The chance to build a strong network within the investment industry
• Fast-paced, entrepreneurial work environment