Investment Associate, Private Capital

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan

Job Location:

London - UK

Yearly Salary: GBP 2 - 3

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The deadline to apply for this role is: 6th November 2025

Our Company

Ontario Teachers Pension Plan Board (Ontario Teachers) is the administrator of Canadas largest single-profession pension plan with CAD $269.6 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 Ontarios 343000 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 1500 employees globally.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Associate for our Private Capital (PC) 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.

Who youll work with

Our dynamic deal teams are built on a model of one Analyst or Associate who will support and work alongside a Principal and a Director or Managing Director in the execution of a transaction.

What youll do

Your time will be spent evaluating new investments and determining whether the company represents an attractive investment opportunity. Among other things the analysis of investments includes conducting industry and company research managing third-party advisors building sophisticated financial models reviewing and analysing due diligence materials and preparing internal support materials and written recommendations to PCs Investment Committee.

Once a transaction has been completed you will remain involved with the business potentially attending board meetings as an observer and will work with the management team and the board of directors to implement value-enhancing addition you will work directly with management on various initiatives as including with respect to mergers and acquisitions debt refinancings budgeting and other strategic projects.

You get to play an active role in assisting in and identifying target investment sectors and generating proprietary deal flow in specific sectors. Activities will include conducting desk research working with bankers and consultants and attending conferences.

What youll need

An undergraduate degree

2-3 years related 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

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

What were offering

Pay for performance environment that offers competitive salary and incentives
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

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.

How to apply

Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level Apply today! You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded interview as part of the recruitment process.

Accommodations are available upon request () for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.

We thank you for applying however only those selected to continue will be contacted.

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Functional Areas:

Investments

Vacancy:

Current

Requisition ID:

6705

Required Experience:

The deadline to apply for this role is: 6th November 2025Our CompanyOntario Teachers Pension Plan Board (Ontario Teachers) is the administrator of Canadas largest single-profession pension plan with CAD $269.6 billion in net assets as of June 30 2025. We hold a diverse global portfolio of assets app...