Ontario Teachers

Managing Director, Financial Services, Private Capital

Toronto, Canada · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago

NegotiationAccountingM&APerformance ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationUnderwritingCFA

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.
This is a senior seat for a candidate with a proven private equity track record and deep Financial Services expertise.

Lead deal teams end-to-end, from origination through close and through the life of the investment
Own deal execution with limited oversight - including pricing, structuring, financing, and final commercial and legal negotiating positions.
drive value creation agendas with management and sponsor follow-on capital, M&A, and exit decisions.
partner with the SMDs on team strategy and sector positioning.
Build, lead, and develop the Financial Services investment team
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.
partner with the SMDs on hiring, performance management, and succession.

~15+ years of meaningful work experience with a substantial track record of private equity deal leadership.
Supplementary experience in management consulting, investment banking, and/or corporate M&A (preferably corporate development or similar) considered in combination with PE tenure.
Direct investment track record in Financial Services required
insurance, wealth, or payments expertise particularly valued.
Willingness and ability to travel across North America and globally.

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.
Set coverage priorities and investment theses for one or more sub-sectors
Hold the team accountable for quality of judgment, execution discipline, and alignment with OTPP's mission, vision, and values.
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.

The Managing Director will lead investments end-to-end — from origination through exit — sponsor transactions at Underwriting Committee, take active board roles at portfolio companies, and help build and develop the Fina

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