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About the Role

We are seeking an Associate for our Private Equity (“Private Capital”) team. Based in London, you will be an integral part of the team focused on direct investments in Europe. You will play a key role in evaluating potential investment opportunities, executing transactions and handling existing portfolio investments that make up our European direct private equity investment strategy.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating new investments and determining whether the company represents an attractive investment opportunity.
• Conducting industry and company research.
• Managing third-party advisors.
• Building sophisticated financial models.
• Reviewing and analyzing due diligence materials.
• Preparing internal support materials and written recommendations to PC’s Investment Committee.
• Remaining involved with the business post-transaction, potentially attending board meetings as an observer.
• Working with the management team and the board of directors to implement value-enhancing initiatives.
• Working directly with management on various initiatives as required, including with respect to mergers and acquisitions, debt refinancings, budgeting and other strategic projects.
• Assisting in identifying target investment sectors and generating proprietary deal flow in specific sectors.
• Conducting desk research.
• Working with bankers and consultants.
• Attending conferences.

Requirements

• An undergraduate degree.
• 2-3 years relevant work experience – such as in private equity, investment banking, or consulting.
• Very strong financial modelling and valuation skills.
• Robust analytical and quantitative skills and ability to perform in-depth, creative, critical analysis.
• Deep understanding of fundamental investment analysis.
• Ability to develop a good knowledge of the economic/business characteristics, conditions and trends of a broad range of industries.
• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written, with solid presentation skills.
• Can-do attitude, hunger to learn and grow, maturity and composure.
• Great teammate with strong interpersonal skills, able to establish and build relationships.
• Self-motivated with the ability to meet tight timelines and operate in a highly complex and demanding work environment.
• Unquestioned personal and professional integrity.
• Fluency in English is essential.
• Other Western European languages considered an asset.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.

Skills

• Financial modelling
• Valuation
• Analytical skills
• Quantitative skills
• Investment analysis
• Communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Interpersonal skills

Location

• London

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Associate
• 2-3 years relevant work experience

Education Level

• Undergraduate degree

Benefits

• Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage
• Competitive time off
• Flexible Travel Program

About the Company

• Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board (Ontario Teachers') is the administrator of Canada's largest single-profession pension plan, with CAD $270 billion in net assets as of June 30, 2025.
• We hold a diverse global portfolio of assets, approximately 80% of which is managed in-house.
• Ontario Teachers’ invests and administers the pensions of the province of Ontario’s 343,000 active and retired teachers.
• Ontario Teachers’ is an independent organization headquartered in Toronto and our other investment offices are in London, Singapore, New York, Sao Paolo, Dallas, San Francisco and India.
• We employ more than 1,500 employees globally.
• OTPP manages ~$38B of assets out of the London office, of which ~C$8B is in the Private Capital portfolio.
• OTPP has been an investor in Europe since 1992, with the London office launched in 2007 to gain enhanced access to opportunities in EMEA.
• Private Capital at OTPP is the investment department focused on Private Equity investing, with global Assets Under Management of $61B.
• We invest across three core sectors (Financial Services, Technology, and Services) and focus on control and co-control investments.
• Our European portfolio includes companies such as Busy Bees, 7IM, Donte Group, Max Matthiessen, Group.One and Veonet.
• 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.
• 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.
• We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves.
• To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, check out Life at Teachers'.
• 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.
• Your Talent. Your Experience. Our Future. www.otpp.com/careers

Equal Opportunity

• 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.
• 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.
• We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves.
• To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, check out Life at Teachers'.