The deadline to apply for this role is:

Until 11:59 PM of October 19, 2024

 

Our Company

Ontario Teachers' is Canada's largest single-profession pension plan with $242.5 billion in net assets. We pay pensions and invest plan assets on behalf of 333,000 working and retired teachers. Since our establishment as an independent organization in 1990, we have built an international reputation for innovation and leadership in investment management and member services. Teachers’ is an experienced global investor and a significant investor in the Asia Pacific region. 

Ontario Teachers’ is headquartered in Toronto and has investment offices based in London, Hong Kong, Singapore, India and San Francisco. Ontario Teachers’ employs more than 1,500 globally.

The Opportunity

Would you like to gain global private equity investment experience in the international office of one of the largest and most sophisticated asset management platforms in the world?

Based in Hong Kong, we are looking for one student to join the Private Capital (Direct Investing) team for an internship of 6 months. We are looking for candidates who can start in early January 2025 for a period of 6 months. However, if you are not available for immediate start, please let us know if you would consider our 6 months (July to December 2025) internship cycle.

Who You’ll Work With

The Private Capital team is a global private equity group of over 60 investment professionals that sits across the Toronto, London, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Mumbai offices and leads a portfolio of over CAD50 billion. The Private Capital team makes direct equity investments into private companies and invests as an LP into external private equity funds around the world. The team has generated approximately 20% net returns since inception through a combination of direct and fund investments.

You will work and learn alongside with a team of investment professionals in the Hong Kong office who focuses on private equity opportunities in North Asia, and have the opportunity to collaborate with a team of professionals including colleagues and teams across our global offices (including Singapore and India offices) and external advisors.

What you’ll do

In supporting the Private Capital (Direct Investing) team, you will support the evaluation of new private equity direct investment opportunities and help manage our existing investments. Regular tasks will include conducting industry and company research, building financial models, and drafting investment memorandums.

What you’ll need

• Roles requires excellent communication skills in Korean, both written and verbal
• Must have work permission in Hong Kong via university enrolment in a Hong Kong university or permanent Hong Kong residency status
• Must return to school for undergraduate or graduate studies after your internship. We do not take graduates for the program
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate’s degree with a concentration in business, finance, accounting or economics
• At least in 3rd year of university study
• Keen interest in investing and familiarity with financial modelling
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to perform in-depth analysis
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal
• The ability to balance multiple priorities and initiatives while remaining detail-oriented

We will review applications on a rolling basis. The deadline to apply for this role is Sunday, Oct 20th 2024.

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What we’re offering

• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development, including lunch and learns, networking and online learning 

• Regular student-led events – be part of a global student network across our offices!

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! The following documents are required to be uploaded with your application:

• Resume

• Copy of your transcripts

You will also be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.

We thank you for applying, however, only those selected for a personal interview will be contacted. Note that candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired. Please contact us at [email protected].

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