The Opportunity

We are looking for an Associate, Portfolio Solutions - Equities to help shape how our global Private Equity portfolio is measured, managed, and positioned across the organization. In this role, you will work at the intersection of portfolio analytics, valuation, data strategy, and investment insights, contributing to decisions that support our long-term investment strategy.

If you are energized by solving complex analytical challenges, building scalable reporting frameworks, and partnering with private market investors and enterprise teams, this is an opportunity to make an immediate and meaningful impact.

Who You Will Work With

You will report to the Director, Portfolio Solutions – Equities and collaborate closely with colleagues across the Private Equity investment and strategy teams, the broader Portfolio Solutions Group (PSG), and senior leaders in Finance, Risk, Total Fund Management, and the CIO Office.

This is a highly collaborative role where you willl build trusted relationships across the enterprise and become a key connector between investment teams and core governance functions.

What You Will Do

Portfolio Performance Measurement, Construction & Strategy

• Produce analytics and insights that inform portfolio construction, asset allocation, exposure management, and performance evaluation.

• Enhance portfolio reporting and dashboards to improve visibility into portfolio exposures and performance drivers.

• Translate complex analytical findings into clear, decision‑ready narratives for senior leadership.

Data Strategy & Modernization

• Play a foundational role in modernizing our private asset data infrastructure by building scalable processes, improving data quality, and supporting automation of reporting.

• Manage key data workflows, including quarterly financials, forecast updates, portfolio review materials, and other recurring deliverables alongside investment teams.

• Support the development and execution of the Private Equity data roadmap, including data quality improvements, reporting automation, and scalable analytics.

Valuation

• Coordinate core components of our semi‑annual Private Equity valuation process.

• Review materials for accuracy and consistency; prepare summaries and insights for leadership.

• Support high‑quality, timely valuation deliverables across the portfolio to interpret outcomes for management decision-making

Cross‑Functional Partnership & Reporting

• Serve as a liaison between Private Equity and Finance, Risk, Legal, Compliance, TFM, and the CIO Office to support effective governance and portfolio reporting.

• Lead and contribute to operating model improvements, cross‑asset‑class initiatives, and strategic PSG projects.

• Prepare high‑quality materials for senior leadership committees and Board‑level reporting.

• Support ad hoc analysis and stakeholder requests with accuracy and attention to detail.

What You Will Need

• Strong analytical and financial modelling capabilities, with the ability to interpret complex datasets and translate insights into recommendations.

• Understanding of private asset valuation methodologies and key risk concepts.

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, including the ability to create executive‑ready materials.

• Proven ability to manage multiple deliverables in a fast‑paced environment with strong ownership and attention to detail.

• Experience collaborating across functions and influencing stakeholders.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and PowerBI.

• A degree in accounting, business, finance, economics, or a related field or equivalent experience.

• Experience in investment banking, consulting, valuation, accounting / advisory, or a similar high‑performance environment.

• Exposure to private markets and understanding of SQL

• Professional designations (e.g., CFA, CPA, CBV) are assets

• Knowledge of private asset workflow management tools is an asset

What we’re offering

• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development

• Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage

• Retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan

• The opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive Program

• 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

• Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis

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 digital interview as part of your application.

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

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.

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