Investment Associate, Real Estate

Our Company

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board (Ontario Teachers') is Canada's largest single-profession pension plan, with CAD $247.2 billion in net assets invested across 50+ countries. We employ more than 1,300 employees globally, through six offices around the world (Toronto, London, Hong Kong, Singapore, San Francisco, and Mumbai).

Our mission is to deliver outstanding service and retirement security for Ontario’s 336,000 active and retired school teachers. Three core strategies guide our efforts:
Culture - We’re creating a culture of experimentation, empowerment and entrepreneurship;

Growth - We’re focused on delivering long-term growth and performance to remain fully funded; and

Impact - We believe we have an opportunity to create a lasting, positive impact on the world.

The Opportunity

The Associate role in the OTPP Real Estate Investments team, (formerly Cadillac Fairview) will provide expertise in real estate investments by conducting complex analysis of data and developing related reports and recommendations to support the Investments group in our UK and European real estate initiatives. This role operates under general supervision.

What you'll do
- Assist in underwriting real estate investment opportunities (acquisitions/dispositions) for both asset and corporate level transactions
- Participate in the execution of real estate and real estate-related acquisitions and dispositions, including performance of asset and market due diligence
- Assist in the development and management of financial models for investments, investment management, performance tracking, reporting dashboards, scenario analysis and financing
- Participate in the research, analysis and execution of strategic initiatives

What you'll need
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Ability to develop working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
- Basic project management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and high level of attention to detail
- Ability to work well under pressure with multiple or competing deadlines
- Undergraduate degree in a related discipline with top academic credentials
- CA, CFA, MBA an asset, but not required
- 2-3 years experience in a multi sector real estate, private equity, development or investment bank in an investment, valuation and/or asset management capacity
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel (financial modelling) and Microsoft PowerPoint
- Solid grounding in financial concepts, corporate finance and valuation
- Must have ability to travel internationally as required
- European language skills an asset, but not required

LI-OTPP, #LI-INITIALS, #LI-Hybrid

What we're offering- Pay for performance environment that offers competitive salary and incentives- Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development- Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage- 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

At Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create, reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background and experience. Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development, networking & mentoring. We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves. To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, check out

Life at Teachers'.

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Functional Areas:
Investments
Requisition ID:

5807