Associate, Private Equity (Summer 2024 Start)

Why join us?
Are you looking to join a dynamic pension plan that embodies the strong values of its 500,000 members and is an industry leading global investor? If so, we would love to tell you our story.
At OMERS we put our people first and are proud to embrace the diversity of thought and leadership that comes from having locations in Toronto, London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe. Our culture is truly one of a kind. We get stuff done, and have fun doing it! We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live with an ever-constant eye to the global investment markets.
OMESR Private Equity is seeking a strong Associate for a summer 2024 start.
OMERS Private Equity (“OPE”) seeks to use its significant and differentiated capital base to partner with management teams of industry-leading businesses. We are direct investors with a long-term view of success, $23.2B AUM and a mandate to invest $3B each year in an evergreen fund structure. OPE is the private equity investment arm of OMERS, one of Canada’s largest pension plans with $124.2 billion of net assets under management across all of their investment classes including private equity, growth equity, venture capital, public markets, infrastructure and real estate. For more information, please visit www.omersprivateequity.com .
Our dynamic investment team draws from backgrounds in private equity, investment banking and consulting. With an excellent investment track record and years of private equity experience, we work in partnership with our companies to build long-term value. OPE prides itself on its caring & collegial culture. The Private Equity team values Associate engagement and quality experiences. We strive to identify candidates who are well suited to our unique, team-based environment. As an Associate in the Private Equity team, you will be involved in identifying, evaluating, acquiring and actively managing direct private equity investments.
As a member of this team, you will be responsible for:Evaluating and executing of new investment opportunities:
Researching, analyzing and evaluating new investment opportunities through industry research, competitor assessments, financial statement analysis and financial modeling
Developing financial models depicting a company’s historical and projected financial results
Developing and maintaining broader reaching relationships within banking, lending and private equity in order to source new deals or build new investment themes of interest
Preparing commercial and operational due diligence
Assessing financial returns and risks for new investment opportunities
Preparing internal investment presentations
Managing existing portfolio companies
Evaluating operating and financial performance
Working alongside management to research and execute tuck-in acquisitions
Supporting capital structure management, including debt refinancing, tax planning and capital budgeting
Conducting financial reporting to support decision making
Supporting ad hoc operating projects alongside management
To succeed in this role, you have:
Two or more years of work experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity
Strong analytical, quantitative and financial modelling skills
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and timelines
Excellent interpersonal skills and both written and verbal communication skills
Be intellectually curious
Committed to staying current on a variety of topics related to the investment themes being explored
Embraced collaborative sharing of knowledge within a team environment
Driven to achieving results and continuously striving to deliver the highest performance through creative thinking
As required by New York City law, OMERS & Oxford provides a reasonable range of base salary for each role that is advertised in New York City. The salary offered to the successful candidate will consider a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill set and level of experience applicable to the role they are being offered. For New York City only , the annualized base salary range for this role is $155,000 - $170,000.
You may also be eligible to receive an annual Incentive Award which may include Short-term Incentive and Long-Term Incentive payments, benefits, and/or retirement savings plan – details on these elements of compensation are included within OMERS & Oxford offer letters.
Our story:
Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, with $124 billion in net assets as at December 31, 2022. OMERS is a jointly-sponsored pension plan, with more than 1,000 participating employers ranging from large cities to local agencies, and over half a million active, deferred and retired members. OMERS members include union and non-union employees of municipalities, school boards, local boards, transit systems, electrical utilities, emergency services and children’s aid societies across Ontario. Contributions to the Plan are funded equally by members and employers. OMERS teams work in Toronto, London, New York, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe – serving members and employers and originating and managing a diversified portfolio of high-quality investments in public markets, private equity, infrastructure and real estate.
OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At OMERS inclusion and diversity means belonging. How we create a sense of belonging is through our employees and our vast network of Employee Resource Groups. Whether you are passionate about gender, pride, or visible minorities, we have groups that are focused on making a difference in all of our lives.