Investment Associate, Portfolio Solutions - Infrastructure & Natural Resources (INR) - Value Cr[...]

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pension fund organization is seeking an Associate within the Value Creation team located in Toronto, Ontario. This role focuses on managing projects related to Infrastructure and Natural Resources and requires analytical skills, relationship management, and a strong educational background. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in consulting or equivalent and will thrive in a fast-paced environment, contributing to value creation strategies across various asset classes.

Benefits

Pay-for-performance environment

Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage

Flexible/hybrid work environment

Competitive time off

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of experience at a leading strategy consulting firm or equivalent.
• Experience and strong interest in investment industry, private equity, value creation, and strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to work in teams and independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead analyses and projects on growth and operational improvement.
• Prepare presentations and reports to senior investment professionals.
• Identify key value drivers and risks in Infrastructure and Natural Resources companies.

Skills

Strong relationship management skills

Analytical skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to influence teams

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a top-tier program

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

The opportunity

Are you curious to learn more about how we create value working with our global portfolio of companies? Do you want to solve real problems by bringing a new point of view? Do you thrive in a fast-paced working environment? If so, join Ontario Teachers’ Portfolio Solutions Group (PSG). We are looking for dedicated self-starters who share our passion for value creation and want to learn how we work with management and asset teams around the world.

The VC Team is a highly valued partner to deal teams, management teams, and Ontario Teachers’ global leadership. Value Creation capabilities have recently been centralized across the fund into a newly established group called Portfolio Solutions Group (PSG) to drive greater focus on delivering value creation plans pre- and post-deal during our ownership.

This role would be predominantly focused on the Infrastructure and Natural Resources (INR) asset classes but could involve exposure to other asset classes. Our work is project-based and provides exposure to a broad range of sectors including renewable energy, water utilities, and agriculture businesses.

If you are an excellent team player who can manage projects in an ambiguous environment and are interested in learning about asset management, then this is the opportunity for you.

Who you\'ll work with

You will be part of the Value Creation team (VCT) for INR within PSG, a distinct team within the Investment division at OTPP. The PSG mandate is to work on value creation and value protection initiatives together with our highly-specialized asset teams as well as the management teams of our companies. You will be working in close partnership with the INR team to grow, inflation-linked cash flows over a long-term investment horizon.

The overall PSG team consists of over 35 investment professionals with a long track record of working with asset classes to drive returns.

What you\'ll do

As an Associate within the VCT (INR) team, you will be working on distinct projects that are meaningful to either an individual company, the INR portfolio or to the PSG functional Centres of Excellence that span across asset classes.

In particular, you will:

• Use your strong relationship management / consulting skills to work with investment professionals on real world problems and have the benefit of seeing your recommendations come to life within our portfolio companies
• Lead analyses (and potentially projects) on tough questions that drive towards the best outcome for PSG, INR and the Fund which could include initiatives related to growth, operational improvement, talent and governance, for example
• Identify key value drivers and risks in Infrastructure and Natural Resources companies to help determine priorities for PSG
• Work in an ambiguous environment where the answer is not always obvious
• Identify the ‘so what’ and think outside the box
• Learn about asset management for a diversified, global portfolio
• Prepare presentations and reports to senior investment professionals
• Have responsibilities that allow you to gain exposure to both the breadth and depth of our portfolio companies – you will have responsibilities for both key portfolio-wide initiatives, as well as, work on specific portfolio company projects

What you\'ll need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a top-tier program
• 2–5+ years of experience at a leading strategy consulting firm or equivalent
• Experience and strong interest in investment industry, private equity, value creation, and strategy
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills for in-depth analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to influence teams and stakeholders, challenge the status quo, and drive change
• Demonstrated ability to work in teams and independently, balancing multiple priorities
• Intellectual curiosity and adaptability in an ever-changing, ambiguous environment
• Knowledge of and experience in Infrastructure or Natural Resource companies is an asset
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

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What we’re offering

• Pay-for-performance environment that offers competitive salary and incentive
• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development
• Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage
• Retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan
• The opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive Program
• A flexible/hybrid work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working
• Competitive time off
• Our Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year
• Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis

At Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create, reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background and experience. Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development, networking & mentoring. We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves. To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, check out Life at Teachers\'.

How to apply

Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today! You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.

Accommodations are available upon request ([e-mail]) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.

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Functional Areas: Investments

Vacancy: Current

Requisition ID: 6664