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St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Onsite
Company: Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board
160 Front Street West, Suite 3200
Toronto, Ontario
M5J 0G4
Job Title: Investment Director, Infrastructure and Natural Resources – Latin America
NOC: 10021 – Banking, Credit, and Other Investment Managers
Wage: Starting at an annual base salary of $195,000-215,000 (37.5 hours per week) - permanent/full-time
Location(s) of work: 160 Front Street West, Suite 3200, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 0G4 Canada
Number of Positions: One (1)
Required Language Skills: English. Portuguese and/or Spanish an asset
The Opportunity
Infrastructure & Natural Resources (INR) is seeking an Investment Director to join our Americas team, with a coverage focus on Latin America. Based in Toronto, this role is particularly well-suited to highly driven professionals with significant direct equity investing and/or investment banking experience in infrastructure.
As an Investment Director, you will play a central role across the investment lifecycle -originating and executing new opportunities, while actively managing portfolio companies within the infrastructure sector. In this capacity, you will serve on boards and partner closely with management teams to shape strategy and drive value creation.
This role provides a platform to further deepen your investment expertise across Latin American markets and sectors, while continuing to build credibility and long-term relationships with management teams, partners, and industry participants.
Who you'll work with
Reporting to the Managing Director and Head of South America Infrastructure coverage, the Investment Director will be a key part of deal and asset management teams comprising investment analysts, investment associates, and investment principals, supported by third-party consultants, operating executives, and legal and accounting professionals dedicated to each particular portfolio company.
The broader INR team includes 70 investment professionals leading the execution of marquee infrastructure transactions and actively managing our portfolio companies. With offices in Toronto, London, Singapore, and Mumbai, INR manages a diverse portfolio of c. C$46.5 billion across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
Key Responsibilities
The Investment Director will play an integral role in both the evaluation and execution of direct equity transactions, as well as in the ongoing management of existing portfolio companies. A key aspect of the role will also involve overseeing, providing guidance to, and mentoring junior team members.
Additionally, they will:
Actively manage INR portfolio companies, including serving on boards and partnering with management teams to shape strategy and drive value creation initiatives
Originate, evaluate, and pursue selective investment opportunities, with a particular focus on Latin America
Play a central role in all stages of equity investment execution, leading key workstreams, overseeing valuation and financial analysis, managing internal teams and external advisors, and making investment recommendations
Identify and diligence key business and investment transaction risks, and determine how best to mitigate them
Build and maintain relationships with management teams, directors, partners, lenders, advisors, and broader industry participants
Supervise and develop junior staff, providing clear direction and ongoing feedback
Represent OTPP at regional industry conferences and portfolio company meetings and events
Required Skills
10+ years of professional experience in direct equity investing or investment banking, with a focus on infrastructure
5+ years of investment coverage experience of Latin America is required
In-country experience in Brazil, Chile, and/or Mexico is an asset
Willingness and ability to travel frequently (20%+)
Strong ability to influence outcomes across a range of stakeholders, including management teams, boards, and partners
Sound commercial judgement and ability to form independent views and make decisions with imperfect information in a fast-paced environment
Strong financial acumen and quantitative skills, including experience overseeing valuation and financial analysis
Proven track record in leading the equity investment process, including due diligence, transaction execution, and debt financing
Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams and teams effectively under tight timelines
· Fluency in English required. Portuguese and/or Spanish is an asset
Required Education
· Undergraduate Degree or Master’s Degree in Economics, Commerce, Finance or Business Administration or a related field.
Benefits
Pay for performance environment that offers competitive salary and incentives
Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development
Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage, including a Health Spending Account
Retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan
Competitive time off
Discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis
20 vacation days
Bonus (Discretionary Pay for Performance)
Other Benefits (Employee Assistance Program)
Medical Benefits
Dental Benefits
Disability Benefits
Life Insurance Benefits
Group Insurance Benefits
Pension Benefits
Vision Care Benefits
The opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive Program
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!
Please send your resume to the following email address: Job_Application@otpp.com and reference Requisition #6990.
Attention: June Melton
You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded interview as part of the recruitment process. This will take no longer than 10 minutes.
Accommodations are available upon request (peopleandculture@otpp.com) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.
Ontario Teachers’ may use AI-based tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. These tools may help us identify candidates whose skills and experience align with Ontario Teachers’ objectives by analyzing information provided in resumes and applications. Our use of AI does not replace human decision-making.
We thank you for applying and look forward to reviewing your application.
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