Manager, Transaction Structuring

IO's Transaction Services and Corporate Legal Enterprise Team provides professional support to all parts of the agency. Lawyers within the team specialize in services that support infrastructure and commercial projects, construction, real estate and leasing, lending, privacy protection, government affairs, litigation, and contract management.

The Transaction Structuring group sits within this Team comprising of specialists with financial and transaction expertise, and is responsible for providing financial and transaction structuring support to projects across the IO portfolio spanning major infrastructure, commercial, and real estate projects.

Job Level: P5

Note: The Manager, Transaction Structuring is a single contributor role and not a people leader position.

• Manage day to day Transaction Structuring project work for financial and commercial workstreams on real estate/land development projects (e.g., transit oriented communities development transactions), complex commercial projects (e.g. transactions in the area of services outsourcing, digital infrastructure and other government initiatives) and other major infrastructure projects, including Private Public Partnership (PPP) projects (e.g., Design Build Finance Maintain – DBFMs, Design Build Finance – DBF, etc.), with oversight from management as required.
• Lead analysis and advice on a range of financial and commercial structuring and transaction topics , working collaboratively with other internal IO groups as well as external stakeholders such as advisors and clients.
• Lead and/or support IO divisions in business case assessments, financial modeling, evaluation of financial proposals, transaction structuring, and development of contractual documentation.
• Structure, build and/or manage and oversee development of customized financial models for unique projects with specific requirements. Models will be used to assess value, cash flows, total cost of ownership, and to analyze how initiatives support project goals.
• Research, compile and analyze precedent transactions (e.g., market information, financing alternatives, capital structures, risk allocation options and other market data) to support advice and analysis of commercial and real estate project proposals and PPP bid proposals.
• Lead and/or support IO divisions on specific ad hoc initiatives on behalf of Transaction Structuring that support broader reform and evolution of contract documents across multiple delivery models and/or processes within IO.
• Coach and mentor Associates , as well as act as an ambassador for the Transaction Structuring team within IO and externally within the infrastructure market.

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Finance or other relevant discipline.
• Critical commercial thinking that could be used for a broad number of infrastructure sectors including real estate/land development, transit, social infrastructure, technology, energy and utilities, etc.
• Significant amount of relevant experience supporting senior decision makers in a commercial setting on complex issues, and working with external consultants and advisors to deliver quality advice and high-level service.
• A solid understanding of finance and financial modeling principles and techniques in order to build/review financial models and develop analytical tools and business cases.
• Demonstrated analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills and presentation/communication skills.

ASSETS

• MBA, or professional certifications such as CFA, CPA, CA, CMA or similar is preferred.
• An understanding of real estate/land development finance and PPP project finance would be an asset.
• Direct experience with real estate/land development transactions and/or knowledge of transaction models in this space is an asset.
• Public-private project (PPP) financing knowledge, familiarity with public infrastructure planning and procurement is an asset.
• Experience in a transaction setting, such as experience in structuring, executing and closing deals is an asset.

• Diverse, equitable and inclusive culture that promotes a sense of belonging and represents and reflects the needs of the communities we serve.
• Flexible, hybrid work approach that allows colleagues to find balance between their professional and personal lives and making the most of the benefits of working remotely and purpose-driven in-person collaboration opportunities.
• Defined contribution pension plan, where IO contributes the equivalent of 5% of a full-time employee's annual salary, with an option for IO to match an additional 2.5% contribution made by the employee. IO also offers a Group Retirement Savings Plan and Group Tax Free Savings Account, designed to help IO colleagues plan and save for their future.
• Comprehensive benefits package that covers health, dental, vision, out-of-country care, paramedical services, and more.
• Pregnancy and parental leave program that offers expecting, eligible employees a top-up to 93% of their annual base salary for 31 weeks, and our parental leave program offers eligible employees a top-up to 93% of their annual base salary for 15 weeks.
• Access to our $500 Healthcare Spending Account to top up expenses not covered in the benefits program and a Lifestyle Account that expands the eligibility of health and wellness options and can include coverage for gym memberships and fitness equipment, nutrition counselling or financial planning.
• Support for professional development opportunities for all colleagues through a broad range of learning programs that include in-person and online training, leadership development, and support for colleagues' well-being. IO will also cover the costs associated with up to two membership and licence fees per year for eligible colleagues if directly related to the employee's role.
• Access to a suite of virtual healthcare options to support non-urgent medical needs
• Convenient, central location at 1 Dundas St West, easily accessible by public transit.

This posting will close Friday July at 4:00 pm EST . Interviews will occur on a rolling basis until the role is filled.

The salary range for this position is $94,000 to $141,000 with a corresponding job level of P5

Note: The Manager, Transaction Structuring is a single contributor role and not a people leader position.

At Infrastructure Ontario, we strive to create a culture that encourages a diverse equitable and inclusive environment that fosters belonging. We believe that experience comes in many forms and through learning from each others' differences and perspectives gives us strength. We are committed to enhancing our culture and encourage applications from all walks of life. Let us know if you require any accommodations for the selection process, by contacting the Talent Acquisition Team.

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