Senior Associate, HOOPP Capital Partners

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan Trust Fund Company; Toronto; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class defined benefit pension

Company-paid extended health & dental

Mental health benefits included

Wellness programs and learning

Career growth opportunities

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

HOOPP is seeking a Senior Associate within HOOPP Capital Partners to focus on venture capital and growth equity, gaining hands-on exposure across the full investment lifecycle. You will work with fund commitments, co-investments, direct investments, and portfolio monitoring while expanding to supporting private equity opportunities as appropriate.

You will engage in due diligence, financial modeling, investment memos, market maps, and robust research while collaborating across HOOPP teams and

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in venture capital, growth equity, or related investment role.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence skills.
• Able to research market, company, sector, and fund managers thoroughly.
• Excellent written and oral communication with clear synthesis.

Responsibilities

• Support evaluation and execution of VC and growth equity investments.
• Perform due diligence across multiple dimensions and document findings.
• Build dynamic financial models for valuation and portfolio monitoring.
• Prepare investment memos and market materials for committees.
• Monitor portfolio performance and assist with follow-on opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to drive transactions.

Skills

Venture capital

Growth equity

Financial modeling

Due diligence

Market research

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Excel

PowerPoint

Capital IQ

Bloomberg

Pitchbook

AI tools for analysis

Education

University degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Capital IQ

Bloomberg

Pitchbook

Preqin

Job description

Why you'll love working here:

high-performance, people-focused culture our 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 selves

• learning and development initiatives, including workshops, Speaker Series events and access to LinkedIn Learning, that support employees' career growth
• membership in HOOPP's world class defined benefit pension plan, which can serve as an important part of your retirement security
• competitive, 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 seminars
• the opportunity to make a difference and help take care of those who care for us, by providing a financially secure retirement for Ontario healthcare workers

Job Summary

As 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 Execution Support the evaluation and execution of venture capital and growth equity fund commitments, co-investments, and direct investments
• Conduct due diligence on potential investment opportunities, including company, market, competitive, financial, operational, technological, legal, tax, and risk considerations
• Build and maintain dynamic, user‑friendly financial models for valuation, return analysis, scenario analysis, and portfolio monitoring
• Prepare and contribute to investment memos, committee materials, market maps, fund diligence materials, and other internal investment documentation
• Assist in evaluating deal structuring, investment terms, fund documents, and transaction implications
• Support the development and maintenance of a robust investment pipeline by screening relevant opportunities and tracking market activity
• Portfolio and Relationship Management Monitor financial and operational performance of venture capital and growth equity investments, including both fund investments and direct/co‑investments
• Assist with periodic valuations, performance attribution, investment reporting, and portfolio review materials
• Support analysis of follow‑on investment opportunities, financing alternatives, exit considerations, and other portfolio company developments
• Help manage investment relationships with fund managers, company management teams, intermediaries, consultants, and other external partners
• Stay abreast of developments in venture capital, growth equity, technology markets, regulation, and relevant legal, tax, and risk matters
• Strategic and Internal Initiatives Contribute to research and analysis on investment themes, sectors, structures, and emerging technologies
• Support the continued evolution of HOOPP’s venture capital and growth equity strategy in collaboration with senior team members
• Engage with internal stakeholders across investments, legal, tax, accounting, operations, risk, and other teams to support transaction execution and portfolio management
• Collaborate 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 processes
• Contribute to team initiatives, including process improvements, knowledge sharing, portfolio‑level strategy, risk management, and sustainability‑related work

What you bring:

• 3-5 years of experience in venture capital, growth equity, investment banking, private equity, or a related investment role
• University degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, or another relevant field, with strong academic performance
• Demonstrated interest in venture capital, growth equity, technology investing, innovation, and private markets
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, business analysis, and due diligence skills
• Ability to conduct rigorous market, company, sector, and fund manager research
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex ideas clearly and concisely
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience with Capital IQ, Bloomberg, Pitchbook, Preqin, or other data and analytics platforms is considered an asset
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance financial analysis, data synthesis, research, and productivity
• Understanding of current trends across technology subsectors such as AI, enterprise SaaS, fintech, digital health, life sciences, and other emerging areas is considered an asset
• Curious mindset, strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a proactive attitude
• High integrity, professionalism, and team orientation
• Strong collaboration and relationship management skills, including the ability to work effectively with internal partners and external stakeholders

The expected annual base salary range for this role is: $98,000 - $148,000 CAD

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.

About HOOPP

Founded in 1960 by the Ontario Hospital Association, the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) is one of Canada’s strongest and most stable defined benefit pension plans. For over 65 years, HOOPP has delivered on its pension promise to Ontario’s healthcare workers, now serving more than 504,000 members and 870 employers across the province. With offices in Toronto and London, HOOPP manages a global, diversified multi‑asset portfolio. One of Canada’s Maple 8 pension plans, HOOPP oversees $132 billion in assets and remains fully funded, supported by strong risk‑adjusted returns, stable contribution rates for more than 20 years and independent governance. Our strength is powered by our people who bring HOOPP’s mission, vision and values to life and play a crucial role in helping us succeed. We are a purpose‑driven organization committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace where different perspectives drive better outcomes.

We look for talented, forward‑thinking individuals who want their work to have real impact on the lives of others. We believe an equitable, diverse and inclusive (EDI) workplace is integral to cultivating a positive culture. We integrate fair and inclusive practices into our programs and processes, creating equal opportunity and establishing a consistent employee experience across our organization.

If you need accommodation at any point in our recruitment process, please advise your recruiter or email us at [e-mail] and we will be happy to consult with you so that arrangements can be made for reasonable accommodation.