Early Talent – Investment Analyst, Infrastructure and Natural Resources

The opportunity

As an Investment Analyst in the Americas team within the Infrastructure and Natural Resources (“INR”) group, you will have a key role in analyzing potential private equity infrastructure investment opportunities, executing transactions and working with existing portfolio companies to craft strategy and implement value-enhancing initiatives.

This role is particularly well-suited to highly motivated team players who enjoy a fast-paced transaction-oriented environment, can manage multiple projects, and thrive on developing new skills. If you possess these attributes, are seeking to learn and develop alongside seasoned investors and are open to travel internationally – this is the job for you.

Who you’ll work with

INR consists of a team of specialized private equity investment professionals, with offices in Toronto, London, Singapore, Mumbai and Santiago. INR leads a geographically diverse portfolio ~C$55 billion with assets in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

You will be joining our Toronto office, where you will work in a dynamic team-based environment, directly supporting senior team members across various infrastructure verticals within the Americas. The Americas team aims to invest directly in infrastructure businesses that provide predictable cash flow, inflation protection and support the creation of a diversified portfolio. Focus sectors include energy and utilities, transportation and digital infrastructure. Americas’ current portfolio includes investments in Canada, the U.S., Mexico, Chile and Brazil, spanning across utilities, district energy, toll roads, ports and digital infrastructure.

What you’ll do

• Build and employ financial modeling tools to analyze investment opportunities;
• Assist in the due diligence process and incorporate the findings into a financial model;
• Identify key value drivers and financial risks and perform related sensitivity and scenario analysis;
• Work closely with external advisors, consultants and partners to assess risks and submit bids under tight timelines;
• Prepare presentations, reports, and investment recommendations to senior management and, where applicable, the Board of OTPP;
• Review and analyze financial reports, budgets, board books and other information prepared by management of our portfolio companies;
• Work with portfolio company management to build and maintain financial models that are used to analyze strategic issues and value the company;
• Support internal strategic project initiatives, and;
• Support the preparation of internal annual valuations.