Ontario Teachers

Director, Private Capital, Financial Services

Toronto, Canada · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago

Financial ModelingAccountingM&AResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringUnderwritingCFA

About the role

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board (Ontario Teachers') is a global investor with net assets of ~$279 billion as of December 31, 2025.
Our Private Capital group deploys ~$60 billion across direct private equity investments and private equity funds globally.
The Director will be a senior member of our Financial Services investment team - partnering with our Senior Managing Directors and Managing Directors to source, diligence, execute, and direct private equity investments in the Financial Services sector.

Serve as a key member of deal teams - conducting industry and company due diligence, building financial models, arranging debt financing, negotiating legal documents, and preparing written recommendations for the Underwriting Committee.
Lead or co-lead individual deals and workstreams with oversight from the SMD or MD
own specific diligence streams (financial, operational, commercial, legal, tax, insurance) end-to-end.
Manage and develop analysts, associates, and principals on deal teams
Build a network of operating executives, CEOs, consultants, bankers, and peer sponsors
Develop value creation expertise in close partnership with the SMD and MDs
The role will also potentially partner with colleagues in OTPP's global offices on international investment and / or cross asset class opportunities in Financial Services.

~10+ years of meaningful work experience, including several years of recent private equity investing.
Supplemented by previous experience in management consulting, investment banking, and/or corporations (preferably corporate development or similar roles).
Experience playing a leading role in the investment process, including conducting due diligence, arranging debt financing, and negotiating documentation.
Willingness and ability to travel across North America and globally.

Direct investment exposure to Financial Services preferred.
Some experience serving on "for profit" Boards of Directors or board committees a plus.
Strong academic background, with a financial designation (MBA, CFA, CBV, or CA strongly preferred).

Ontario Teachers' is a fully funded defined benefit pension plan, and it invests in a broad array of asset classes to deliver retirement security for 346,000 working members and pensioners.
Lead sub-sector deep dives and thematic research as the team evolves its coverage strategy, including emerging AI, regulatory, and digitization themes.
Accommodations are available upon request (peopleandculture@otpp.com) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.

You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.

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