Student, Private Equity Analyst (Summer 2027, 4 Months)

OMERS / Oxford Properties Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student community participation

Mentorship and training program

Networking with leaders

Orientation program

Job summary

OMERS / Oxford Properties Group is seeking motivated students to join our team on investment-oriented terms in Toronto. You will evaluate new investment opportunities, build rigorous financial models, and perform diligence on potential portfolio additions.

You will also assist with existing portfolio operating reviews and capital structure analyses. The role emphasizes analytical rigor, teamwork, and clear communication, with exposure to senior investment professionals and real-world deal

Qualifications

• Working towards an undergraduate degree, preferably in Business or Finance.
• Prior student work experience in investment banking, equity research, management consulting or private equity is an asset.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and financial modeling skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and timelines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and both written & verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze and evaluate new investment opportunities through industry research, competitor assessments, financial statement analysis and financial modeling.
• Develop financial models depicting a company’s historical and projected financial results.
• Prepare commercial and operational due diligence.
• Assess financial returns and risks for new investment opportunities.
• Prepare internal investment presentations.
• Management of existing portfolio companies: Evaluate operating and financial performance.
• Work alongside management to research and execute tuck‑in acquisitions.
• Support capital structure management, including debt refinancing, tax planning and capital budgeting.
• Conduct financial reporting to support decision making.
• Ad hoc operating projects alongside management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business or Finance

Job description

Choose a workplace that empowers your impact. Join a global workplace where employees thrive. One that embraces diversity of thought, expertise and experience. A place where you can personalize your employee journey to be — and deliver — your best. We are a purpose-driven, dynamic and sustainable pension plan. An industry leading global investor with teams in Toronto to London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe. We embody the values of our 665,000 members, placing their best interests at the heart of everything we do. Join us to accelerate your growth & development, prioritize wellness, build connections, and support the communities where we live and work. Don’t just work anywhere — come build tomorrow together with us.

Are you looking to join a dynamic pension plan that embodies the strong values of its 550,000 members and is an industry leading global investor? If so, we would love to tell you our story.

OMERS Private Equity (“OPE”) is a $10 billion evergreen fund making direct private equity investments on behalf of OMERS. With a focus on long‑term value, OPE invest in market‑leading companies with strong management teams and clear value‑creation opportunities. Our goal is to build an industry‑leading private equity portfolio, diversify by geographic market, economic sector, stage of development and industry. At OMERS we put our people first and are proud to embrace the diversity of thought and leadership that comes from having locations in Toronto, London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe. Our culture is truly one of a kind. We get stuff done and have fun doing it! We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live.

You will be responsible for:

Evaluation and execution of new investment opportunities: Research, analyze and evaluate new investment opportunities through industry research, competitor assessments, financial statement analysis and financial modeling Develop financial models depicting a company’s historical and projected financial results Prepare commercial and operational due diligence Assess financial returns and risks for new investment opportunities Prepare internal investment presentations Management of existing portfolio companies: Evaluate operating and financial performance Work alongside management to research and execute tuck‑in acquisitions Support capital structure management, including debt refinancing, tax planning and capital budgeting Conduct financial reporting to support decision making Ad hoc operating projects alongside management

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Working towards an undergraduate degree, preferably in Business or Finance
• Prior student work experience in investment banking, equity research, management consulting or private equity is an asset
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and financial modeling skills with strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to work in a fast‑paced environment while managing multiple priorities and timelines
• Excellent interpersonal skills and both written & verbal communication skills

What’s In It for You:

• The opportunity to develop and grow your investment expertise while being a part of an engaged team of investors committed to meeting the pension promise
• Ongoing learning, mentorship, and networking opportunities
• Collaboration with colleagues and leaders who offer diverse experiences and expertise in a supportive environment
• The opportunity to be part of the student community at OMERS & Oxford Properties
• An orientation program to set you up for success during your work term
• Networking and educational session with different leaders across the business

The expected salary range for this position is $66,300.00 - $87,750.00 per year, prorated based on the term of the contract. You may also be eligible to receive an annual Incentive Award pursuant to our Short‑term Incentive plan and our Long‑Term Incentive plan (if applicable), and to participate in our group benefits and retirement plans – details on these elements of compensation are included within OMERS & Oxford offer letters.

As one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, our people‑first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the members we proudly serve.

From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience.

This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are used to support certain stages of the OMERS recruitment process. While AI assists us in our process, human judgment and decision‑making remain central to our candidate experience.

We’re committed to:

We are passionate about inclusion and advocate for I&D across our network of employees, members and partners We are proud of our commitment to developing a best in class approach to complete wellness for our employees and members We invest in our people, providing them with opportunities so they can develop and grow