Ontario Teachers Pension Plan

Senior Associate, Deal Management, Private Investment Operations (12 Month Contract)

Ontario Teachers Pension Plan$105K — $155K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Relevant university degree (Business, Economics, Mathematics, or Computer Science) or equivalent experience
  • CFA/CPA/CAIA certification
  • 4+ years in alternative investment operations
  • Extensive knowledge of investment finance processes related to private alternative assets
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on actionable solutions
  • Proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools, with knowledge of database concepts
  • Excellent time management and project management skills

Responsibilities

  • Ensure timely execution of private deals for investment groups
  • Act as the primary contact for deal execution needs
  • Manage document reviews and operational setups
  • Support continuous improvement of deal execution processes
  • Track and articulate investment rationale and targets to management
  • Foster relationships and ensure service quality from stakeholders
  • Maintain high data quality for deal metrics and analytics

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Flexible work environment with both in-office and remote options
  • Flexible Travel Program allowing work abroad for up to a month each year
  • Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

The Senior Associate, Deal Management, Private Investment Operations will be primarily responsible for ensuring timely and seamless execution of all private deals. They will act as the primary point of contact for the investments group and the subject matter expert for the private deal execution process for all internal and external stakeholders. They will also be responsible for maintaining deal execution-related data and creating actionable insights that can be used enterprise-wide.

Who You'll Work With

The Senior Associate, Deal Management, Private Investments Operations will work in a sub-team within the larger Private Investment Operations team within Finance, closely collaborating with all investment departments that execute private deals, Fund & Direct Ops, Due Diligence and Advisory teams, as well as other stakeholders in Finance, business application owners and users, information technology stakeholders, and third-party providers.

What You'll Do

Deal Execution and Support
  • Ensure timely and seamless execution of private deals for all investment groups.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for investments and private deal execution-related requirements.
  • Ensure appropriate sign-offs and operational setups are in place.
  • Review and understand all relevant transaction execution-related documents.
  • Support senior management in the continuous improvement of the deal execution process.
  • Act as the subject matter expert for the complete deal execution lifecycle for all internal and external purposes.


Deal Advisory
  • Closely track pre-execution deals, understand and communicate the rationale behind each deal, and describe target investments to senior management.


Stakeholder Management
  • Foster relationships with investment teams and closely collaborate with other internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure high-quality service delivery from service providers and monitor performance through KPIs.
  • Deliver all team responsibilities professionally, timely, and accurately.


Data Management and Reporting
  • Ensure the highest data quality is maintained for deal execution-related data and metrics for enterprise-wide use.
  • Create actionable insights through analytics and recommend actions based on these insights.
  • Perform continuous monitoring of dashboards and deliver timely, accurate reports, providing recommendations to ensure processes are continuously efficient and provide consumer value.


Training and Development
  • Understand each role your team members play and cross-train within the team on all processes and systems.
  • Constantly update process documents to ensure institutional memory is preserved.
  • Continuously evolve design processes, including experimentation and learning with emerging technologies.
  • Work with senior management and stakeholders to design and implement efficient and effective private structures to house deals.
  • Calculate ongoing costs and benefits of each structure as an input into deal structuring decisions.
  • Work with external parties to set up and manage externally administered SPVs and manage account platforms.


What You'll Need
  • Relevant university degree (such as Business, Economics, Mathematics, Computer Science) or equivalent relevant experience.
  • CFA/CPA/CAIA certification.
  • 4+ years of related work experience in alternative investment operations.
  • Extensive experience in investment finance processes, especially related to private alternative assets.
  • Excellent analytical skills and the ability to think through problems and recommend solutions.
  • Strong quantitative and computer skills (Excel, Data Visualization tools), including an understanding of database concepts.
  • Strong project management and time management skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Experience with data analysis and reporting.
  • Understanding of various private investment structures and deal mechanics.
  • Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and work under pressure with time-sensitive deadlines


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What we're offering
The Base Salary range for this level is as follows:$105,000 - $155,000.Individual compensation and placement of this role in the range is based on different factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, demonstrated competencies, and internal equity as they relate to the role.

  • Competitive compensation
  • Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development
  • A flexible work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working
  • Our Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year
  • Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis


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:
Finance

Vacancy:

Current

Requisition ID:

7087

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About Ontario Teachers Pension Plan

The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board is an independent organization responsible for administering defined-benefit pensions for school teachers of the Canadian province of Ontario. Ontario Teachers' also invests the plan's pension fund and it is one of the world's largest institutional investors, acting as a partner organization of the World Economic Forum. The plan is a multi-employer pension plan, jointly sponsored by the Government of Ontario and the Ontario Teachers' Federation. Ontario Teachers' achieved a 11.1% one-year total-fund net return in 2021 and achieved its ninth consecutive fully funded year.
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