Investment Associate - Funds, Teachers’ Venture Growth
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
The Opportunity
Based out of our Toronto office, you will play a meaningful role as part of our dynamic and successful fund investing team. As an Associate - Teachers' Venture Growth (TVG) Fund Investing, you will help provide coverage of external manager relationships in across North America, Europe, and Asia, working closely with the Head of TVG Funds and colleagues across the team to support the execution of TVG’s Funds strategy and other key strategic initiatives.
This role will involve building strong ties and engagement across TVG’s existing in-region fund partners, helping identify and evaluate prospective relationships, and working to drive direct investment opportunities (co-invest / follow-ons), knowledge sharing and insights for the broader TVG team. You will play a lead role in all aspects of the execution of commitments (conducting diligence, preparing investment memorandums & supporting analysis, generating investment recommendations, and reviewing legal documentation) and post-investment management.
Who you’ll work with
In your new role, you will report to the Head of TVG Funds who is based in Toronto. You will also work closely with other members of the TVG Funds team globally and collaboratively with TVG’s regional direct investment teams, as well as with other investment teams across OTPP (Private Capital - Global Funds, Total Fund Management, Strategy & Risk) more broadly, to drive sector and investment stage specialization and regional coordination.
What you'll do
Support the evaluation of new and follow-on fund investment opportunities across venture, venture-growth, and growth equity strategies
Conduct manager research and maintain market maps to support sourcing and portfolio construction
Assist in due diligence processes, including GP analysis, track record assessment, and portfolio analytics
Prepare investment committee materials, including financial analysis, benchmarking, and supporting recommendations
Support underwriting, structuring, and documentation of fund commitments, including review of legal materials
Contribute to ongoing portfolio monitoring, including performance tracking, valuation support, and risk assessment
Develop analytics and insights across the funds portfolio, including exposure analysis and strategic value (e.g., co-investment opportunities and sector trends)
Participate in GP interactions, including meetings, AGMs, and LPAC preparation
Build and maintain relationships with GPs, LPs, and broader ecosystem participants
Partner with TVG Direct teams to support information sharing, sector insights, and evaluation of potential co-investment opportunities
Support internal processes, reporting, and ad hoc analyses as required
Work cross-functionally with other teams to ensure continued alignment with OTPP’s mission, vision and values. This includes supporting and sharing knowledge with other areas of Investments and responding to ad hoc requests from other departments
What you'll need
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in investment banking, venture capital, growth equity, fund investing, consulting, or related fields
Strong interest in venture, growth equity, and fund investing, with a curiosity for technology-driven sectors
Solid analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to interpret and synthesize complex datasets
Understanding of fund investment, portfolio construction, or private markets is an asset
Bachelor’s degree in a related field; MBA, CFA, or other advanced degree is an asset
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present insights clearly
Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams and geographies
Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and intellectually curious
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Experience or interest in leveraging data, automation, or AI tools to improve investment processes, with the ability to build or support internal tooling and analytics capabilities
Willingness to travel as required
What we’re offering
Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development
Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage
Retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan
The opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive Program
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
Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis
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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.
Accommodations are available upon request (peopleandculture@otpp.com) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.
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