The opportunityTeachers' Venture Growth (TVG), the venture and growth equity arm of Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP), is seeking an
Investment Associate to join its North American direct investments team. Based in our San Francisco office, this role is ideal for an early-career investment professional who is interested in gaining hands-on exposure across the full investment lifecycle - from origination through due diligence, deal execution, and portfolio monitoring.
Who you'll work withYou will report to a Director or Principal on TVG's North American direct investments team, based in our San Francisco office. You will work cross-functionally with investment professionals across TVG's global offices and partner closely with other teams across OTPP to ensure continued alignment with the organization's mission, vision, and values.
What you'll do- Play a critical role across all stages of the investment process: origination, due diligence, deal execution, and portfolio monitoring
- Develop investment theses and financial models including projections, sensitivity analysis, and valuations
- Drive sector research to identify investment targets and perform competitive analysis
- Prepare investment memos and present recommendations to internal committees
- Build and maintain relationships with founders, investors, and service providers to support deal sourcing
- Evaluate and monitor the ongoing portfolio company performance, and support ongoing strategic initiatives and reporting requirements
- Represent TVG at industry conferences and annual meetings
What you'll need- 2+ years of investment or deal experience (investment banking, private equity, VC, hedge fund, management consulting)
- Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience
- Strong financial modelling and quantitative analysis skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong work ethic, team mindset, communication & presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and thrive in a high-performance team environment
- Genuine passion for disruptive technology and the startup ecosystem
- Willingness to actively experiment with and adopt AI workflow tools as the technology and our practices evolve
The base salary range for this position ranges from USD $140,000 to $180,000.
This range represents the low and high end of Ontario Teachers' salary range for this position and may be modified from time to time. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The exact placement within the range will be determined by an assessment of the incumbent's knowledge, skills and experience relative to the requirements of the role and to internal peers. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible to participate in Teachers' annual incentive plan.
What we're offering- Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development
- Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage
- A flexible work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working
- 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
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 digital interview as part of your application.
Functional Areas: Investments
Vacancy:Current
Requisition ID:6962
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