Investment Analyst, Infrastructure & Natural Resources (Metals & Mining)

The opportunity

As an Investment Analyst in the Natural Resources (“NR”) team within the Infrastructure and Natural Resources (“INR”) group, you will have a key role in analyzing potential private investment opportunities, executing transactions and working with existing portfolio companies to craft strategy and implement value-enhancing initiatives.

If you are an excellent teammate, highly motivated, while working on multiple projects in a fast-paced transaction-based environment – this is the job for you.

Who You’ll Work With

You will be joining our Toronto office, where you will work in a dynamic team-based environment, directly supporting senior team members in metals and mining, and other natural resources, across geographic regions. You will have the chance to define and differentiate yourself as an investor and build strategic relationships within the global market.

INR consists of a team of ~65 highly-specialized private equity investment professionals, with offices in Toronto, London, Singapore and Mumbai, and an additional presence in Santiago, Chile. INR leads a geographically diverse portfolio with approximately C$47 billion of net assets in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.

The NR group is a specialized private investments group with approximately C$12 billion of assets as of December 31, 2025. NR owns and manages investments in mining, energy, timberland, agriculture and natural climate solution sectors, located in North America, Latin America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The NR portfolio contributes real returns, income, inflation protection and portfolio diversification to the overall investment portfolio of Ontario Teachers’.

What You’ll Do

Build and employ financial modeling tools to analyze investment opportunities;

Assist in the due diligence process and leading the valuation workstream and incorporate the findings into a financial model;

Identify key value drivers and financial risks and perform related financial sensitivity and scenario analysis;

Work closely with external advisors, consultants and partners to assess risks and submit bids under tight timelines;

Prepare presentations, reports, and investment recommendations to senior management and, where applicable, the Board of OTPP;

Review and analyze financial reports, budgets, board books and other information prepared by management of our portfolio companies;

Work with portfolio company management to build and maintain financial models that are used to analyze strategic issues and value the company;

Support internal strategic project initiatives, and the preparation of internal reporting materials including annual valuations across the team’s portfolio of assets

What You’ll Need

Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience, preferably in investment banking, principal investing, or mergers & acquisitions advisory

Direct experience with Natural Resource linked industries (especially metals & mining) and a clear understanding of commodity fundamentals

Bachelor’s degree required

Strong financial modelling and valuation skills

Strong communication skills with the ability to influence others and comfortably presenting to senior audiences

Excellent analytical and quantitative skills and ability to perform in-depth, creative, critical analysis

Ability and desire to work in a vigorous, fast-paced environment, and balance multiple priorities under demanding timelines, while remaining detail oriented

A proactive attitude and drive to deliver value in a team of highly self-motivated investment professionals

Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint

A willingness and ability to travel

What we’re offering

Pay-for-performance with base salary and annual incentive based on individual and enterprise performance. The Base salary for this level is $115,000 in Year 1 and $125,000 in Year 2. Individual compensation and placement of this role in the range is based on different factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, demonstrated competencies, and internal equity as they relate to the role.

Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development

Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage

Retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan

The opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive Program

A flexible work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working

Competitive time off

Our Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year

Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis

At Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create, reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background and experience. Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development, networking & mentoring. We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves. To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, check out Life at Teachers'.

How to apply

Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today! You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.

Accommodations are available upon request (peopleandculture@otpp.com) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.

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Functional Areas:

Investments

Vacancy:

Current

Requisition ID:

7084

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