Associate Director, Investments; Indigenous Projects

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Headquartered in Toronto, the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is responsible for investing in new infrastructure projects. The CIB’s mission is to work with provincial, territorial, municipal, federal, Indigenous and private sector investor partners to transform the way infrastructure is planned, financed and delivered in Canada.

Working with the Indigenous investments team, the Associate Director, Investments is an active member of the CIB’s investments team and is involved in all aspects of screening, due diligence and execution of investment opportunities in projects in partnership with, and for the benefit of, First Nation, Metis and Inuit communities. Daily responsibilities will vary with time and include screening potential investment opportunities, performing complex financial modelling, completing sector analysis and transaction due diligence, drafting investment memoranda and participating in investment decision‑making processes.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in leading the execution of infrastructure deals, corporate finance and investment banking. Preference will be given to candidates with direct experience in infrastructure investments that support and benefit Indigenous communities.

• Assist in developing a pipeline of potential investment opportunities by establishing and maintaining a network of contacts in the public and private sectors across Canada and the infrastructure industry.
• Lead due diligence on investment opportunities.
• Lead the execution of financial modelling, project finance/infrastructure modelling, valuation analyses and any additional financial analyses needed.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of proposals and pitch books.
• Source and evaluate potential investment opportunities.

• Proven experience engaging with Indigenous communities and applying Indigenous cultural competency.
• Candidates who are members of Indigenous communities bring valuable lived experience and perspectives that are highly beneficial to this role.
• 6–12 years of infrastructure investing experience.
• Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or Accounting is an asset.
• CFA, CPA titles are an asset.
• Demonstrated experience working with Public‑Private Partnership models, cost of service, revenue and other project finance structures.
• Demonstrated experience leading all aspects of the transaction lifecycle including client and stakeholder negotiations, influencing stakeholders and managing legal and technical consultants.
• Willingness to travel, as required, to represent the CIB in deal negotiations.
• Experience with Government agencies is an asset.
• Self‑starter with strong project management skills.
• Highly collaborative team player.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage junior staff, workflow and deadlines.
• Strong relationship‑building skills.
• Bilingual (French and English) written and verbal is considered an asset.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Finance

Investment Banking and Financial Services

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.

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