Investment Associate, Teachers\' Innovation Platform

Overview

Deadline for Applications – 31 October 2025

Investment Associate, Teachers\’ Venture Growth

Ontario Teachers\’ Pension Plan (“Teachers”) is one of Canada’s largest institutional investors. Established as an independent organization in 1990, Teachers’ has built an internationally recognized reputation for innovation and leadership in active investment management. Today, Teachers’ manages more than C$260B in capital on behalf of 340K teachers in the province of Ontario, Canada. Notably, 80% of Teachers’ AUM is managed directly by more than 400 investment professionals operating from offices based in Toronto, San Francisco, London, Singapore and Mumbai.

Teachers’ Venture Growth (“TVG”) is the investment department within OTPP focused on late-stage venture and growth equity investments in disruptive and innovative businesses within the tech ecosystem. Established in 2019, TVG has grown its global investment portfolio to C$10.0B having invested in some of the leading companies in the AI, Cyber, Fintech, and Software sectors. Our European portfolio includes companies such as Quantexa, DeepL, Alan, ComplyAdvantage, Lendable, and Taxfix. TVG’s strategy involves both direct and fund investments and operates with a global team of over 30 professionals.

TVG would typically lead financing rounds and take an active role in closely supporting its portfolio companies, taking board seats, and providing an array of added-value services.

The Opportunity

TVG is looking for an Associate to join the EMEA team, based in London. As a key member of the team, you will contribute to the development and implementation of TVG’s ambitious European direct investment strategy, while gaining exposure to global deal flow.

What you’ll do

• Support origination, due diligence, and execution of investment opportunities across a wide range of sectors within the tech ecosystem in EMEA

• Perform financial modelling and analysis (financial projections, unit economics analysis, sensitivity analysis, valuations, and returns)

• Support investment recommendations based on the results of the team’s due diligence findings and analysis

• Prepare and present investment recommendations and memos to internal committees

• Evaluate and monitor the ongoing performance of portfolio company investments

• Proactively add value and build relationships with portfolio companies

• Establish and build strong relationships within the venture capital ecosystem, including with start-ups, venture funds, corporate partners, and other key stakeholders. You will be able to work and interact with entrepreneurs and executive teams from some of the best high growth technology companies

• Work cross-functionally and collaboratively with other TVG teams across North America and Asia to ensure continued alignment with Ontario Teachers’ mission, vision, and values

What you’ll bring

• Strong academic credentials with a bachelor’s degree or other relevant academic background

• 2-3 years of relevant industry experience (preferably in investment banking, venture capital, private equity, or growth equity)

• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills and ability to perform in-depth analysis

• Exceptionally curious and driven, with the ability to balance competing priorities, work independently and thrive in a high-performance team environment

• Keen interest in disruptive / innovative technology trends. Experience investing in growth companies an asset

• Strong work ethic, team mindset, communication, and presentation skills

• Team player with strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, able to build effective partnerships internally and externally

• A risk taker and comfortable with ambiguity but able to balance increased risk taking with strategic and operational judgement

• Demonstrate ability to think independently

• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

• Proficiency in English is required; other European languages are highly preferred

• Ability and willingness to travel, as required

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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\’.

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 interview as part of the recruitment process.

Accommodations are available upon request (peopleandculture@otpp.com) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.

We thank you for applying, however, only those selected to continue will be contacted.

Note that candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.

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Functional Areas:

Investments

Vacancy:

Current

Requisition ID:

6716