Investment Director, Infrastructure & Natural Resources

Job Summary

Investment Director, Infrastructure and Natural Resources – Latin America – located at 160 Front Street West, Suite 3200, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The role focuses on direct equity investing across Latin America, with a particular emphasis on infrastructure assets.

• Actively manage INR portfolio companies, serving on boards and partnering with management teams to shape strategy and drive value creation.
• Originate, evaluate, and pursue selective investment opportunities with a focus on Latin America.
• Lead all stages of equity investment execution, including valuation and financial analysis, oversight of internal teams and external advisors, and formulation of investment recommendations.
• Identify and conduct due diligence on key business and transaction risks, and devise mitigation strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with management teams, directors, partners, lenders, advisors, and other industry participants.
• Supervise and develop junior staff, providing clear direction and ongoing feedback.
• Represent OTPP at regional industry conferences, portfolio company meetings, and related events.

• 10+ years of professional experience in direct equity investing or investment banking, focused on infrastructure.
• 5+ years of investment coverage experience in Latin America.
• In‑country experience in Brazil, Chile, and/or Mexico is an asset.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently (20%+).
• Strong ability to influence outcomes across a range of stakeholders, including management teams, boards, and partners.
• Sound commercial judgement and ability to form independent views and make decisions with imperfect information in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong financial acumen and quantitative skills, including experience overseeing valuation and financial analysis.
• Proven track record in leading the equity investment process, including due diligence, transaction execution, and debt financing.
• Strong project‑management skills and ability to manage multiple work streams and teams effectively under tight timelines.
• Fluency in English required;
  Portuguese and/or Spanish is an asset.

• Undergraduate degree or master’s degree in Economics, Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Pay for performance environment that offers competitive salary and incentives.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Comprehensive employer‑paid benefits coverage, including a Health Spending Account.
• Retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan.
• Competitive time off, including 20 vacation days.
• Discretionary bonus tied to performance.
• Health, dental, disability, life, group, pension, vision care benefits.
• Deferred Incentive Program for investment back into the fund.

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