Investment Associate, Private Equity

Brookfield Asset Management; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookfield Asset Management in Toronto is seeking an Associate, Investments to join a growing private equity deal team focused on sourcing, analyzing and executing investments.

You will evaluate opportunities, build financial models, and work with operating teams through due diligence, with a collaborative culture and room for professional development.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in Principal Investing, Investment Banking, or other relevant areas.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and strong attention to detail.
• High level of proficiency in Excel and outstanding financial modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in targeting and evaluating new investment opportunities.
• Conduct financial modeling and company/industry research to assess potential investments.
• Collaborate with operating teams during due diligence and deal execution.
• Prepare investment committee materials and other transaction documents.
• Monitor and assist in the management of existing portfolio companies.

Skills

Investment analysis

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Excel

Job description

Location

Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street

Business - Private Equity

Brookfield's private equity business focuses on driving operational transformation in businesses providing essential products and services. Leveraging our deep experience built over 25 years as a long-term owner and operator of world-class assets and businesses, the team is focused on acquiring high-quality businesses with barriers to entry and enhancing their cash flow capabilities by improving strategy and execution drawing on the insights and data from the wider Brookfield ecosystem.

The private equity group has $150 billion of assets under management, with an integrated team of investment and operating professionals located in key regions around the world.

Brookfield Business Partners is the flagship listed vehicle of Brookfield's private equity group. It is a global business services and industrials company focused on owning and operating high-quality businesses that provide essential products and services and benefit from a strong competitive position. Brookfield Business Partners is listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges (NYSE: BBU, TSX: BBU.UN). For more information, please visit our website at https://bbu.brookfield.com.

Brookfield Culture

Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined. Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.

Job Description

The Associate, Investments position represents an opportunity to play a key role in a growing deal team with a focus on sourcing, analyzing and executing our private equity investments.

Key Accountabilities

• Assisting in targeting and evaluating new investment opportunities;
• Assess potential investments through financial modeling and company/industry research;
• Working with operating teams to be a key contributor in the planning and completion of due diligence;
• Prepare investment committee materials and other transaction documents;
• Monitor and assist in the management of existing portfolio companies;
• Contribute to a flexible, dynamic, and team-oriented working culture that fosters personal development and a positive attitude;
• Special projects as required.

Candidate Profile

• A professional, positive attitude and capable of contributing to a dynamic and team-oriented culture;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and strong attention to detail;
• 2-4 years of experience in Principal Investing, Investment Banking, or other relevant areas;
• Passionate about business and investing;
• Experience in conducting research and due diligence is an asset;
• High level of proficiency in Excel and outstanding financial modeling skills.

Position Opening Reason

Backfill

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe, respectful; our shared success depends on it. We do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicant information is collected and handled in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Notice. As part of this commitment, we provide barrier-free and accessible employment practices in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and applicable human rights legislation. If you require a Human Rights Code-protected accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when contacted, and we will work with you to meet your needs.