Senior Associate, HOOPP Capital Partners

Hoopp-; Toronto; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

HOOPP Capital Partners is seeking a Senior Associate to advance venture capital and growth equity strategies. You will engage in the full investment lifecycle, from sourcing and due diligence to portfolio monitoring and market research, with exposure to leading fund managers and cross-functional teams.

The role offers opportunities to contribute to strategy evolution, apply AI tools to analysis, and work with internal partners across HOOPP.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in venture capital, growth equity, or related investment role.
• University degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics, Engineering, CS or related field.
• Demonstrated interest in venture capital, technology investing and private markets.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence skills.
• Ability to research markets, sectors, and fund managers.
• Excellent written and oral communication with clear synthesis of complex ideas.

Responsibilities

• Support evaluation and execution of VC and growth equity commitments and co-investments.
• Conduct due diligence across company, market, financial and risk factors.
• Build dynamic financial models for valuation and portfolio monitoring.
• Prepare investment memos and market/diligence materials for internal use.
• Assist in deal structuring and review of fund documents and terms.
• Monitor portfolio performance and support follow-on investment decisions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners; stay current on tech trends.

Skills

Venture capital

Growth equity

Financial modeling

Due diligence

Investment analysis

Market research

Communication

Education

Finance/Commerce/Economics/Engineering/CS degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Capital IQ

Bloomberg

PitchBook

Preqin

Job description

Why you’ll love working here:high-performance, people-focused cultureour commitment that equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to our work environment and business success, which helps employees feel valued and empowered to be their authentic selveslearning and development initiatives, including workshops, Speaker Series events and access to LinkedIn Learning, that support employees’ career growthmembership in HOOPP’s world class defined benefit pension plan, which can serve as an important part of your retirement securitycompetitive, 100% company-paid extended health and dental benefits for permanent employees, including coverage supporting our team's diversity and mental health (e.g., gender affirmation, fertility and drug treatment, psychological support benefits of $2,500 per year, parental leave top-up, and a health spending account).optional post-retirement health and dental benefits subsidized at 50%yoga classes, meditation workshops, nutritional consultations, and wellness seminarsthe opportunity to make a difference and help take care of those who care for us, by providing a financially secure retirement for Ontario healthcare workersJob SummaryAs a Senior Associate within HOOPP Capital Partners, you will focus primarily on venture capital & growth equity, and gain hands-on exposure to the full investment lifecycle across venture capital and growth equity, including fund commitments, co-investments, direct investments, portfolio monitoring, and market research. You will also have exposure to other private capital strategies within HOOPP Capital Partners, and may have opportunities to support the execution and management of selected private equity or private credit investments within the portfolio.This is a foundational role designed for intellectually curious, motivated individuals who are eager to contribute to help advance HOOPP’s venture capital and growth equity strategy over time. The role offers strong development opportunities with increasing responsibility based on performance, including exposure to leading venture capital fund managers, growth-stage companies, internal investment teams, and cross-functional partners across HOOPP.What you will do:Investment ExecutionSupport the evaluation and execution of venture capital and growth equity fund commitments, co-investments, and direct investmentsConduct due diligence on potential investment opportunities, including company, market, competitive, financial, operational, technological, legal, tax, and risk considerationsBuild and maintain dynamic, user-friendly financial models for valuation, return analysis, scenario analysis, and portfolio monitoringPrepare and contribute to investment memos, committee materials, market maps, fund diligence materials, and other internal investment documentationAssist in evaluating deal structuring, investment terms, fund documents, and transaction implicationsSupport the development and maintenance of a robust investment pipeline by screening relevant opportunities and tracking market activityPortfolio and Relationship ManagementMonitor financial and operational performance of venture capital and growth equity investments, including both fund investments and direct/co-investmentsAssist with periodic valuations, performance attribution, investment reporting, and portfolio review materialsSupport analysis of follow-on investment opportunities, financing alternatives, exit considerations, and other portfolio company developmentsHelp manage investment relationships with fund managers, company management teams, intermediaries, consultants, and other external partnersStay abreast of developments in venture capital, growth equity, technology markets, regulation, and relevant legal, tax, and risk mattersStrategic and Internal InitiativesContribute to research and analysis on investment themes, sectors, structures, and emerging technologiesSupport the continued evolution of HOOPP’s venture capital and growth equity strategy in collaboration with senior team membersEngage with internal stakeholders across investments, legal, tax, accounting, operations, risk, and other teams to support transaction execution and portfolio managementCollaborate with HOOPP’s AI Lab and broader internal partners to share insights, enhance analysis, and identify opportunities to apply technology and AI tools to investment processesContribute to team initiatives, including process improvements, knowledge sharing, portfolio-level strategy, risk management, and sustainability-related workWhat you bring:3–5 years of experience in venture capital, growth equity, investment banking, private equity, or a related investment roleUniversity degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, or another relevant field, with strong academic performanceDemonstrated interest in venture capital, growth equity, technology investing, innovation, and private marketsStrong financial modeling, valuation, business analysis, and due diligence skillsAbility to conduct rigorous market, company, sector, and fund manager researchStrong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex ideas clearly and conciselyAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience with Capital IQ, Bloomberg, Pitchbook, Preqin, or other data and analytics platforms is considered an assetDemonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance financial analysis, data synthesis, research, and productivityUnderstanding of current trends across technology subsectors such as AI, enterprise SaaS, fintech, digital health, life sciences, and other emerging areas is considered an assetCurious mindset, strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a proactive attitudeHigh integrity, professionalism, and team orientationStrong collaboration and relationship management skills, including the ability to work effectively with internal partners and external stakeholdersThe expected annual base salary range for this role is: $98,000 - $148,000 CADThe actual base salary offered to the successful candidate may vary based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, individual's expertise and level of experience applicable to the role they are being offered.This role is eligible to participate in discretionary incentive plan(s), subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan text.This job posting is for a newly created role.HOOPP may use artificial intelligence tools to assist in screening, assessing and selecting applicants for this position. These tools support our recruitment process but do not replace human judgment and decision-making.