The opportunity
We are hiring a junior investment professional at the
Investment Analyst
level to join Teachers' Venture Growth (TVG), the venture and growth equity arm of Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP). Based in our San Francisco office, you will support North American direct investments across origination, due diligence, deal execution, and portfolio monitoring.
OTPP manages US$200+ billion in net assets with a 9.2% annualized total-fund net return since inception in 1990, investing to deliver retirement income for 340,000 working members and pensioners. At Ontario Teachers', we don't just invest to make a return, we invest to shape a better future for the teachers we serve, the businesses we back, and the world we live in.
TVG is the division of OTPP focused on investing in high-growth technology companies. TVG's 30+ investors work from offices in San Francisco, Toronto, London, Singapore, and Mumbai, backing high-growth technology companies at the frontier of AI, enterprise software, climate/energy transition, and financial services. We focus on companies with established product-market fit, with initial commitments ranging from $50M–$250M of equity. Our portfolio includes SpaceX, Anthropic, Databricks, Canva, Gusto, and Epic Games — companies reshaping entire industries.
Who you’ll work with
You will report to a Director or Principal on TVG's North American direct investments team, based in our San Francisco office. You will work cross-functionally with investment professionals across TVG's global offices and partner closely with other teams across OTPP to ensure continued alignment with the organization's mission, vision, and values.
What you’ll do
Play a critical role across all stages of the investment process: origination, due diligence, deal execution, and portfolio monitoring
Develop investment theses and financial models including projections, sensitivity analysis, and valuations
Drive sector research to identify investment targets and perform competitive analysis
Prepare investment memos and present recommendations to internal committees
Build and maintain relationships with founders, investors, and service providers to support deal sourcing
Evaluate and monitor the ongoing portfolio company performance, and support ongoing strategic initiatives and reporting requirements
Represent TVG at industry conferences and annual meetings
What you’ll need
1+
years of investment or deal experience (investment banking, private equity, VC, hedge fund, management consulting)
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Strong financial modelling and quantitative analysis skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Strong work ethic, team mindset, communication & presentation skills
Ability to work independently and thrive in a high-performance team environment
Genuine passion for disruptive technology and the startup ecosystem
Willingness to actively experiment with and adopt AI workflow tools as the technology and our practices evolve
The base salary range for this position ranges from USD $110,000 to $150,000.
This range represents the low and high end of Ontario Teachers’ salary range for this position and may be modified from time to time. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The exact placement within the range will be determined by an assessment of the incumbent’s knowledge, skills and experience relative to the requirements of the role and to internal peers. In addition to base pay, this role is eligible to participate in Teachers' annual incentive plan.
What we’re offering
Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development
Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage
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
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'.
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 ([email protected]) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.
Ontario Teachers’ may use AI-based tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. These tools may help us identify candidates whose skills and experience align with Ontario Teachers’ objectives by analyzing information provided in resumes and applications. Our use of AI does not replace human decision-making.
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Functional Areas:
Investments
Vacancy:
Current
Requisition ID:
6961
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