Private Equity Associate

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada LSP Recruit Full time

A highly successful Canadian private equity fund is expanding its footprint south of the border. With a strong investor base, ample capital ready for deployment, and steady momentum in the U.S. market, our client is looking to add an Associate to its growing investment team in Toronto.

Focused on providing transformative capital, the firm partners with high-performing entrepreneurs and management teams to help scale businesses in the growth stage. While operating as a diversified fund, they have deep expertise in the Consumer, Healthcare, and Business Services sectors. Investing in both minority and majority positions, they take an operator-centric approach—rolling up their sleeves alongside management to drive exceptional returns.

As an Associate, you will play a critical role in the full investment lifecycle, from screening new opportunities to deal execution and portfolio management. You'll take the lead on financial models, conducting in-depth quantitative and qualitative analyses to guide investment decisions.

This is a highly collaborative environment where leadership values diverse perspectives. Associates are encouraged to contribute their insights and actively participate in Investment Committee discussions. The team is made up of top-tier professionals who stand out both culturally and intellectually—offering a dynamic and engaging place to grow your career in private equity.

Responsibilities

  • Take charge and execute key workstreams in the investment due diligence process, involving extensive financial analysis, in-depth market research, and competitive landscape assessments, among others.
  • Construct dynamic and sophisticated Excel-based financial models to assess new investments, follow-on financings, and portfolio company performance.
  • Critically assess information from vendors, company management, and professional advisors, and incorporate relevant data into investment analysis.
  • Develop investment memoranda and presentations that concisely summarize key research findings, financial analysis, and meeting outcomes for both internal and external investment committees.
  • Actively manage portfolio companies, monitoring their ongoing performance, staying informed about industry developments, and providing support to management.
  • Oversee and contribute to periodic asset valuation and investment return calculations to meet internal and external portfolio reporting requirements.
  • Ensure compliance of current and potential investments within the fund's guidelines.
  • Conduct research on prospective industries and companies to generate compelling investment ideas.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of relevant transaction experience in private equity, investment banking, or a combination thereof
  • Completion of, or enrollment in, a professional designation (e.g. CFA, CA, CBV) is an asset.
  • Exceptional financial modeling skills with strong attention to detail
  • Self-motivated individual with professional demeanour
  • Results oriented with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and make sense of incomplete, ambiguous, or conflicting information to develop a cohesive point of view

About LSP Recruit

LSP Recruit is an executive search firm focused on "Connecting the right people" by developing long-standing relationships built on trust, integrity, and candour. LSP specializes in roles for finance professionals building careers investing in the private or public markets. As a duo we bring over 25 years of recruiting experience and over 300 successful searches on Bay and Wall Street. Due to the firm's specialized and unique approach, we have developed an unparalleled network of relationships and knowledge, leading to better outcomes and experiences for both candidates and clients. Learn more about LSP Recruit on our website at .

Our client is an equal opportunity employer but candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

We welcome all applications and wish to thank all candidates for their interest in applying for this position. However, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

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