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About the Role

This role involves analyzing potential investment opportunities, executing transactions, and supporting existing portfolio companies within the EMEA Infrastructure & Natural Resources team. The Associate will contribute to shaping strategy, implementing value-enhancing initiatives, and fostering collaboration among investment groups.

Responsibilities

• Employ sophisticated financial modelling tools to analyse investment opportunities
• Identify key value drivers and financial risks and perform related sensitivity and scenario analysis
• Assist in the due diligence process and incorporate the findings into a financial model
• Assist in the financial analysis required to raise third-party financing for acquisitions
• Work closely with external advisors, consultants and partners to assess risks and submit competitive bids under tight timelines
• Prepare presentations, reports, and investment recommendations to senior management and, where applicable, the Board of OTPP
• Review and analyse financial reports, budgets, board books and other information prepared by management of our portfolio companies
• Work with portfolio company management to maintain a financial model that can be used to monitor and value the company and to analyse strategic issues
• Conduct research and analysis and develop action plans on matters affecting existing investments including those relating to tax, regulation, law, and competitive position
• Support the preparation of internal annual valuations

Requirements

• 2+ years related work experience, preferably in investment banking or private equity
• Demonstrated experience in the infrastructure sector, with a strong understanding of core sub-sectors such as energy, transportation, digital infrastructure, utilities, and social infrastructure
• Deep familiarity with infrastructure industry dynamics, regulatory environments, and the underlying characteristics of infrastructure assets
• Experience in the investment process, including conducting due diligence, arranging debt financing and negotiating documentation
• Ability to meet tight timelines and operate in a highly competitive and demanding work environment
• Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located

Skills

• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills and ability to perform in-depth, critical analysis
• Advanced skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Good communications skills, both oral and written with superior presentation skills
• Strong proficiency in written and verbal English
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills, able to establish and build relationships
• Self-motivated, and possess unquestioned personal and professional integrity
• Fluency in other European languages is considered an asset

Location

• London

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Associate

Education Level

• An undergraduate degree in business, finance, economics or mathematics with a strong academic record; technical degrees, such as in engineering, will also be considered

Benefits

• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development
• Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage
• Competitive time off
• Our Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year

About the Company

• Infrastructure and Natural Resources ("INR") consists of a team of over 80 highly specialized private equity investment professionals, with offices in Toronto, London, Singapore, Mumbai and an additional presence in Santiago, Chile.
• Currently, INR leads a geographically diverse portfolio of approximately C$47 billion with infrastructure and natural resources assets in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
• Our Infrastructure mandate focuses on high quality assets that provide critical services to society with defensive investment characteristics and low return volatility. This includes investing in sectors such as renewable energy, electric and water utilities, airports, ports, and toll roads.
• The Natural Resources mandate targets direct exposure to commodities in the mining, agriculture, timberland, aquaculture, and other resource-based sectors to provide cash flow, inflation protection and diversification.
• At Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create, reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background and experience.
• We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves.
• At Ontario Teachers, we know that our Talent are our greatest strength – every innovation, every idea and every win has been powered by our people.
• We offer a work experience that inspires, encourages talent development, celebrates diversity and rewards superior performance.
• The best and brightest not only come here – they stay.
• Help us continue to deliver outstanding service and retirement security to our members and be the world’s leading pension plan.

Equal Opportunity

• Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development, networking & mentoring.
• Accommodations are available upon request (peopleandculture@otpp.com) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and since hired.
• Ontario Teachers’ may use AI-based tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. These tools may help us identify candidates whose skills and experience align with Ontario Teachers’ objectives by analyzing information provided in resumes and applications. Our use of AI does not replace human decision-making.