Intern - Investments, Private Capital- Direct Investing (September 2026 - 4 months)
About The Position
September-December 2026 Private Capital invests in companies around the world seeking to grow and add value to their businesses. We search for high quality direct private equity investment opportunities in mature businesses with strong management teams, putting capital to work in Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia. Private Capital, the private equity arm of Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, focuses on long-term value creation. The team invests directly in private companies, either on its own or with partners, and indirectly through private equity funds. It has realized a rate of return of nearly 20% per year since inception. Both domestically and internationally, Private Capital has been a major principal in some of the world’s most significant and complex private equity transactions. You’ll be working with multiple sector teams, each consisting of 8-10 investment professionals to 1) provide strategic support to existing portfolio companies to help enhance their growth prospects, 2) support team members as they look to diligence and execute new investments and / or divest of current investments, 3) support team members in their research efforts to develop views/theses on investable sectors, companies, or trends of interest. Work will be both collaborative as well as independent. A structured training program has been crafted to ensure that all interns leave with the skills required to be successful as they pursue a career in high finance and / or direct principal investing. As an intern you will work primarily with the Analysts, Associates and Principals in Private Capital, however, you will have exposure to senior leadership and will have the opportunity to attend Private Capital’s weekly Investment Committee and other meetings / events as they arise.
Requirements
- Strong academic track record, particularly in accounting and finance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong research, quantitative and analytical skills
- Must be enrolled in 2nd- 4th year of a relevant undergraduate degree program
- You must be enrolled in a co-op program or returning back to your studies after the work term is completed
- Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.
Nice To Haves
- Keen interest in investing and familiarity with financial modelling are assets
Responsibilities
- Monitoring and valuing existing investments
- Evaluating new investment opportunities
- Conducting industry research
- Preparing internal investment memorandums
Benefits
- Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development, including lunch and learns
- Student led team building events on a monthly basis
- Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
