Full Job Description
OMERS Infrastructure is currently seeking a high-performing Associate to join its investment team in Toronto. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative team and support all aspects of the investment process, including origination, execution and value creation / asset management.
You will be responsible for:
• Supporting research into prospective industries to develop industry theses and assisting in generating investment ideas for OMERS Infrastructure across our focus sectors
• Building and critically reviewing financial models; assessing the integrity of the model and the financial returns of potential investment opportunities
• Supporting commercial, technical, regulatory and other critical due diligence workstreams, driving towards clear outcomes – including assessment of the investment thesis and key risks – in partnership with external experts and advisers
• Synthesizing key findings from research, financial analysis and meetings with management teams and diligence advisors into investment presentations and presenting these findings to investment committees
• Supporting preparation of offer letters, term sheets and any other external written correspondence
• Contributing to the strategic, financial and operational success of portfolio companies, including supporting strategy development, debt financings, follow-on acquisitions, and divestiture analysis, among other value creation activities
• Developing an ability to think strategically and holistically in order to understand complex situations and develop strategies to achieve the desired outcomes
• Being a team player and strong relationship builder, both internally and externally with our partners, advisers, peers and other stakeholders
• Acting as a mentor to junior team members, promoting the success and development of Associates
• Bringing a high level of engagement to internal activities and events
Required Skills:
• At least 2-3 years of experience in investment banking or direct investing in the infrastructure sector, including Energy, Transportation and/or Digital
• Strong research, financial modelling and valuation capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to being a team player
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; high focus on quality of work product
• Strong commercial, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic; able to multitask effectively and work independently
• Leadership capability to mentor, coach and develop junior team members
• Intellectual curiosity, an eagerness to learn, and a thoughtful, diligent and proactive approach to gathering, synthesizing, and drawing useful insights from information
• An appreciation for sustainability in our portfolio companies and in the investment decision making process
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
The expected salary range for this position is $115,000-145,000 per year.
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.