Associate, Private Equity

Why you'll love working here:

• high-performance, people-focused culture

• our 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 selves

• learning and development initiatives, including workshops, Speaker Series events and access to LinkedIn Learning, that support employees' career growth

• membership in HOOPP's world class defined benefit pension plan, which can serve as an important part of your retirement security

• competitive, 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 seminars

• the 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, PowerPoint, 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