Associate Portfolio Manager (APM), Infrastructure

Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO)•Toronto, ON

3d•CA$135,000 - CA$176,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At IMCO, our talent is among the best! IMCO offers a uniquely stimulating and rewarding environment where you can help build and drive organizational transformation, all while seeking to challenge yourself, learn, and grow your career. Our culture is built on collaboration and passion, with a shared commitment to delivering lasting value to the clients we serve. Located in downtown Toronto, our vision is to be the partner of choice for Ontario’s public sector funds and to build a high-performing, value-driven asset management firm. This job posting is for an existing vacancy. If you are ready to deliver best-in-class service and join a collaborative, motivated and fun team of professionals, IMCO offers the opportunity to do impactful work and broaden your expertise. If you’re looking to use your expertise to drive strategic outcomes, we’d love to hear from you. IMCO is looking for a highly motivated APM, Infrastructure to join our team! Working under the direction of senior team members of the Infrastructure group, this position will be a key member of the deal team and be responsible for new deal execution, asset management and sales/monetizations of direct infrastructure investments which are expected to grow over the next few years. This position provides an opportunity for an ambitious and intellectually curious investment professional to join an established investment program. Under Infrastructure’s wide investment mandate, the APM will manage and support investments in critical infrastructure across the globe and the risk spectrum including in digital and transportation infrastructure with opportunities in energy, power and utilities. The APM will work in a collaborative and supportive work environment with opportunities for mentorship and career development and will be responsible for overseeing the development of Senior Analysts and Analysts.

Requirements

Extensive experience in the infrastructure investment market with 4-5 years of relevant work experience in private markets investing, investment banking, management consulting or transaction advisory.
Relevant sector experience within the infrastructure space.
University degree in business, finance, mathematics, economics or engineering.
Excellent quantitative, analytical, financial modelling, problem solving and organizational skills.
Knowledge of a broad range of investment vehicles, investment theories and practices.
Strong written communication skills required to report complex information (e.g. regular performance reports, due diligence reviews, and investment recommendations) in a clear, concise manner.
Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills required to exchange complex information and to present information, as well to build key working relationships.
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills including the ability to think dynamically and exhibit good business judgement.
A collaborative mindset with a proven track record of cultivating partnerships and working seamlessly across internal teams and external resources
Agility and focus in fast-paced settings, with the discipline to meet tight deadlines while managing multiple projects and ad-hoc requests simultaneously.
Ability to provide oversight and motivation to junior team members, including training and development.
Maintain up-to-date industry knowledge on an ongoing basis.

Nice To Haves

Additional designations (CFA etc.), or working towards those designations, are valued, but not required.

Responsibilities

Participating in the sourcing, analysis, and evaluation of potential infrastructure investment opportunities.
Bringing industry expertise and knowledge with an increased focus on digital (data centres, fibre networks, AI / cloud and telecom) and transportation infrastructure.
Key workstreams of the underwriting process including due diligence and preparation of investment approval and presentation materials.
Ongoing active asset management and monitoring of investments, including assessments of the fair market value of portfolio investments and engagement with portfolio companies on important value driving initiatives.
Conduct industry research, evaluate key trends and opportunities to deploy capital.
Establishing, maintaining and enhancing existing working relationships with key stakeholders, including asset managers, fund managers, internal departments and external advisors.
Engaging in training and development offered within the investments team, as well as actively participating in developing junior employees through informal and formal training.
Supporting internal reporting requirements and working with internal teams to address ad-hoc issues and questions related to valuation and reporting on IMCO’s Infrastructure investments.
Ensuring that all investment / asset management activities and stakeholder engagement reflect IMCO’s values and its focus on sustainability.