Associate, Private Equity

Why you'll love working here: high-performance, people-focused cultureour commitment that equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to our work environment and business success, which helps employees feel valued and empowered to be their authentic selveslearning and development initiatives, including workshops, Speaker Series events and access to Linked In Learning, that support employees' career growthmembership in HOOPP's world class defined benefit pension plan, which can serve as an important part of your retirement securitycompetitive, 100% company-paid extended health and dental benefits for permanent employees, including coverage supporting our team's diversity and mental health (e.g., gender affirmation, fertility and drug treatment, psychological support benefits of $2,500 per year, parental leave top-up, and a health spending account).optional post-retirement health and dental benefits subsidized at 50%yoga classes, meditation workshops, nutritional consultations, and wellness seminarsthe opportunity to make a difference and help take care of those who care for us, by providing a financially secure retirement for Ontario healthcare workers Job Summary HOOPP Capital Partners ("HCP") is the private equity arm of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), managing over $17 billion in assets. Our team executes investments globally across direct, co-investment, and fund strategies, with a portfolio that includes direct investments companies like Chobani, Taylor Guitars, and Herschel Supply Co.As an Associate on the HCP team, you will gain hands-on exposure to the full investment lifecycle—including sourcing, evaluating, executing, and monitoring private equity investments. This is a foundational role designed for intellectually curious, motivated individuals eager to contribute to a lean, collaborative team and grow within private markets investing.You will work closely with senior investment professionals, playing a meaningful role in both investment execution and portfolio management. The role offers strong development opportunities with increasing responsibility based on performance.What you will do: Support due diligence on potential direct investment, co-investment and fund opportunities Build and maintain dynamic and user-friendly financial models for valuation and return analysis Prepare and contribute to investment memos and committee materials Conduct industry, company, and market research to inform investment theses Assist in evaluating deal structuring options, terms, and implications Monitor financial and operational performance of portfolio companies and fund investments Assist with periodic valuations, performance attribution, and reporting on existing investments Investigate and model financing alternatives or follow-on investment opportunities Contribute to research and analysis on investment themes, sectors, and structures Support internal strategic initiatives including process improvements and knowledge sharing Engage with internal stakeholders across legal, tax, and operations to support deal execution What you bring: 2-4 years of experience in investment banking or private equity University degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics, Engineering, or a quantitative field with strong academic performance Demonstrated strong skills in financial modeling, business analysis, and due diligence Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and Word; knowledge of Capital IQ, Bloomberg, or other data tools is an asset Strong communication and writing skills with the ability to synthesize complex ideas clearly Curious mindset, strong attention to detail, and a proactive attitude High integrity, professionalism, and team orientation