ABOUT US

Peloton Search Partners is a Toronto based specialized recruitment firm with a focus on private capital investment professionals, capital markets and industry positions. We work closely with the most prominent firms in private equity, infrastructure, private debt, pension funds, asset management, hedge funds, family offices, venture capital, corporate development and capital markets. As a result of our 30 + years of recruitment experience, we have a broad global and domestic reach and proven reputation for building high calibre and cohesive teams for our repeat clients, from partner to associate levels.

Associate, Private Equity Investment

Our client is a Toronto-based private equity firm which targets investment opportunities in the Canadian lower middle market – focusing on business services, value-added distribution and high return on invested capital businesses. They bring a programmatic approach to value creation through data analytics, sales force growth, and execution of buy and build strategies. Recent growth in investments and a strong pipeline has created the need to add to their team at the Associate level. An exciting opportunity which offers tremendous experience working along side a highly talented team of experienced private equity investment professionals.

Job Description

• Associate will work closely with the Partners across a mix of opportunities for new investments and eventually portfolio value creation
• Work in a small deal team and will be exposed to the full spectrum of private equity investing including investment thesis development, evaluation of new platform investments, deal execution, identification and execution of add-on acquisitions, and portfolio management
• Prepare research, evaluation and analysis of industries and market sectors to develop an investment thesis and strategy
• Involved in fundraising and investor relations alongside Partners in creating presentations, due diligence materials, communications, etc.
• Looking to hire personable, intelligent, self-starters who exhibit professionalism and exceptional analytical, organizational and communication skills
• The firm embraces the many perspectives that arise from a variety of cultures, genders, religions, and national origins
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ensures that the firm is a place that attracts, grows, and promotes top talent from all backgrounds

Qualifications

• 2+ years of previous experience in investment banking, principal investing, consulting or corporate finance/transaction advisory
• Undergraduate degree with strong academic standing
• Fluency with financial statements, modeling,and capital structure
• Great teammate with strong interpersonal skills
• Solid analytical skills, strategic insight, industry perspective and intellectual curiosity
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Eligibility to work in Canada and the ability and willingness to travel
• High level of proficiency in MS Office products (specifically Excel and PowerPoint) and financial modeling skills

We thank all interested candidates for applying, however only those that most closely meet the needs of our client will be contacted,

Interested parties are requested to send resumes to:

resumes@pelotonsearchpartners.com