Investment Associate, Teachers’ Venture

About Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP)

Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board (OTPP) is one of the world’s largest institutional investors, managing a net asset value exceeding $200 billion. Founded in 1990, the organization focuses on delivering retirement income for approximately 340,000 working members and pensioners, predominantly in the education sector of Ontario, Canada. OTPP boasts a robust investment portfolio that spans various sectors and innovation domains, driven by a strategic mission to enhance returns while contributing positively to society  organization is known for its progressive approach toward integrating disruption and innovation, fostering a diversified workplace environment, and is strongly committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through its strategic initiatives and Employee Resource Groups.

Teachers’ Venture Growth (TVG) is a dynamic arm of Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, dedicated to venture and growth capital investments in high-growth technology companies. As an Investment Associate, you will be stationed at the San Francisco office, where you’ll collaborate closely with a global team to drive initiatives across all stages of the investment lifecycle. This role provides the opportunity to thrive hands‑on from investment origination through to deal execution and ongoing portfolio management.

Your enthusiasm for disruptive technology and the startup atmosphere will be integral as you build and evaluate investment theses and financial models, formulating key insights for strategic growth and performance monitoring. In this role, you’ll leverage your strong analytical skills and industry insights to engage in meaningful portfolio developments and strategic reporting. You’ll actively participate in industry events, representing TVG in conferences and meetings while also building a network with founders and investors to bolster deal prospects.

• 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

• 2+ years of investment or deal experience (investment banking, private equity, VC, hedge fund, management consulting)
• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience
• Strong financial modelling and quantitative analysis skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel and Power Point
• 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

• 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