Senior Associate, Investments

Equiton; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Equiton in Toronto seeks a Senior Associate, Investments to support acquisition and underwriting of real estate across multifamily, commercial, and development projects. You will work with the VP Investments to analyze opportunities, coordinate due diligence, and prepare recommendations for funds.

The role emphasizes financial modeling in Excel and Argus, strong due diligence, and relationship building with brokers and partners.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, real estate investment management, commercial real estate brokerage, or related.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing, underwriting, due diligence, and acquisition of multifamily, commercial, and development real estate investments across Equiton's funds.
• Build and analyze complex financial models, including Argus and Excel underwriting, cash flow projections, and sensitivity analyses.
• Identify and evaluate new investment opportunities through broker relationships, market research, and industry networking.
• Coordinate due diligence by reviewing leases, financial statements, legal documents, engineering reports, and other investment materials.
• Prepare investment recommendations and presentation materials for the Investment Committee and Board of Directors.
• Serve as a key point of contact with brokers, vendors, and other external partners throughout the transaction process.
• Monitor market trends, economic conditions, and property performance metrics to support investment decisions.
• Build and maintain relationships within the commercial real estate brokerage community while representing Equiton at industry events and conferences.
• Maintain the firm's acquisition pipeline database and support ad hoc fundraising and investment initiatives as needed.

Job description

As a Senior Associate, Investments, you'll play a key role in supporting the acquisition and underwriting of real estate investments across Equiton's growing portfolio. Working closely with the Vice President, Investments, you'll conduct financial analysis, evaluate new investment opportunities, coordinate due diligence, and contribute to investment recommendations for the firm's funds. This role offers exposure to the full investment lifecycle across multifamily, commercial, and development projects while collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners to help drive the firm's investment strategy.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the sourcing, underwriting, due diligence, and acquisition of multifamily, commercial, and development real estate investments across Equiton's funds.
• Build and analyze complex financial models, including Argus and Excel underwriting, cash flow projections, and sensitivity analyses.
• Identify and evaluate new investment opportunities through broker relationships, market research, and industry networking.
• Coordinate due diligence by reviewing leases, financial statements, legal documents, engineering reports, and other investment materials.
• Prepare investment recommendations and presentation materials for the Investment Committee and Board of Directors.
• Serve as a key point of contact with brokers, vendors, and other external partners throughout the transaction process.
• Monitor market trends, economic conditions, and property performance metrics to support investment decisions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships within the commercial real estate brokerage community while representing Equiton at industry events and conferences.
• Maintain the firm's acquisition pipeline database and support ad hoc fundraising and investment initiatives as needed.

What You Bring:

• 2–4 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, real estate investment management, commercial real estate brokerage, or a related investment environment.
• Post-secondary education in Finance, Commerce, Accounting, Real Estate, or a related field; CFA, CPA, or MBA designation is considered an asset.
• Advanced financial modeling and underwriting experience in Excel and Argus; experience modeling joint venture structures and distribution waterfalls is an asset.
• Strong analytical skills with experience evaluating real estate investments, conducting due diligence, and assessing risk, returns, and investment viability.
• Proven ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and organization.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners.
• A proactive, self-motivated mindset with the ability to work both independently and as part of a high-performing team.
• Passion for commercial real estate and a desire to build expertise across multifamily, commercial, industrial, retail, and development assets.

The expected annualized base salary range for this position is $95,000 - $125,000 plus a discretionary bonus The actual base salary offered will take into consideration factors including, but not limited to, the individual’s skill, experience, and relevant education or training.

Predictive Index Assessments

As part of our hiring process, candidates complete two short assessments from Predictive Index:

• A Behavioural Assessment (5–10 minutes, untimed) to understand your work and communication style.
• A Cognitive Assessment (12-minute timed) to measure learning and problem-solving abilities.

These are not tests of intelligence or experience, they simply help us understand how you work best.

After completing the first assessment, you’ll receive an email with instructions for the second assessment.

About Us

Founded in 2015, Equiton is one of Canada’s fastest-growing private equity firms, helping Canadians build wealth through high-quality real estate investments. Our mission is to make private real estate accessible to more Canadians, and our team is the driving force behind our success.

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Why Equiton?

Our culture is built on integrity, accountability, and innovation. We empower our team to take initiative, think independently, and grow personally and professionally. To learn more about our core values, click here.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. If you need accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know. We’re happy to help.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that at present, legal eligibility to work in Canada is a prerequisite for this role.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support activities such as resume screening, interview scheduling, note-taking, and candidate evaluation. AI-assisted tools are used to help improve efficiency and consistency; however, all hiring decisions are made by qualified members of our hiring team. We are committed to ensuring a fair, inclusive, and human-centered recruitment process.