Associate, Ventures

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OMERS Ventures is an early‑stage tech investor helping our founders succeed so their businesses profit and in turn, help real people prosper. Today’s founders know that tomorrow’s customers care about how businesses are funded. Where their money comes from matters. And as the venture arm of one Canada’s largest pension plans (and the only pension plan in the world that does direct early‑stage investing), when we invest money, we also infuse meaning.

It’s a pretty unique position to be in, in the world of venture investing.

Our investment team is a mix of finance professionals and operators from various industries that bring diverse perspectives as we evaluate investment opportunities and enable us to be of greater service to the companies we back. We care more about the grit, raw skills, and attitude you bring to the table than your relevant work experience.

• Asset Management of Existing Portfolio:
  Take a hands‑on role in managing and supporting existing portfolio companies by monitoring financial performance, tracking KPIs, and ensuring accurate, up‑to‑date reporting of the OMERS Private Capital portfolio. Regularly update and track the performance of portfolio companies to ensure OMERS has a clear and accurate view of each company’s financial health and performance.
• Board Meeting Preparation:
  Support senior team members in preparing materials for board meetings, including collecting and organizing key data points on portfolio companies’ performance, strategic initiatives, and key risks, and coming up with key questions and suggestions to share with management.
• Portfolio Company Support:
  Assist portfolio companies in their growth initiatives, including follow‑on equity rounds, debt financing, and capital raises. Provide operational and strategic support to help companies achieve their business objectives. Collaborate with senior leadership teams of portfolio companies to provide strategic guidance, identify operational improvements, and ensure companies are on track to meet their growth objectives.
• Liaison with Internal and External Stakeholders:
  Maintain close communication with senior investment professionals, portfolio company management teams, and other key stakeholders to support the ongoing asset management process.
• Source and Diligence New Investment Opportunities:
  Actively source and evaluate high‑potential startups in Canada through market research, direct outreach, and industry relationships with founders, accelerators, and other venture capital firms. Conduct meetings with startups to evaluate business models, growth strategies, and potential for scalability. Lead and contribute to the due diligence process, assessing both quantitative and qualitative factors, including market opportunity, competitive landscape, financials, team dynamics, and product viability.
  
  Work closely with the investment team to create detailed investment memos and recommendations for potential investments.

• Experience:
  
  2-4 years of experience in asset management, investment banking, advising, venture capital/growth equity, or strategy consulting with a focus on managing existing investments or portfolio companies.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong…