What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investment Analyst, Teachers’ Venture Growth position at Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan?
The opportunity
We are hiring a junior investment professional at the Investment Analyst level to join Teachers' Venture Growth (TVG), the venture and growth equity arm of Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP). Based in our San Francisco office, you will support North American direct investments across origination, due diligence, deal execution, and portfolio monitoring.
OTPP manages US$200 billion in net assets with a 9.2% annualized total-fund net return since inception in 1990, investing to deliver retirement income for 340,000 working members and pensioners. At Ontario Teachers', we don't just invest to make a return, we invest to shape a better future for the teachers we serve, the businesses we back, and the world we live in.
TVG is the division of OTPP focused on investing in high-growth technology companies. TVG's 30 investors work from offices in San Francisco, Toronto, London, Singapore, and Mumbai, backing high-growth technology companies at the frontier of AI, enterprise software, climate/energy transition, and financial services. We focus on companies with established product-market fit, with initial commitments ranging from $50M–$250M of equity. Our portfolio includes SpaceX, Anthropic, Databricks, Canva, Gusto, and Epic Games — companies reshaping entire industries.
Who You’ll Work With
You will report to a Director or Principal on TVG's North American direct investments team, based in our San Francisco office. You will work cross-functionally with investment professionals across TVG's global offices and partner closely with other teams across OTPP to ensure continued alignment with the organization's mission, vision, and values.
What You’ll Do
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.
Ontario Teachers’ may use AI-based tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. These tools may help us identify candidates whose skills and experience align with Ontario Teachers’ objectives by analyzing information provided in resumes and applications. Our use of AI does not replace human decision-making.
To learn more about how Teachers’ uses AI with your personal information, please visit our Privacy Centre.
Functional Areas
Investments
Vacancy
Current
Requisition ID
6961
We are hiring a junior investment professional at the Investment Analyst level to join Teachers' Venture Growth (TVG), the venture and growth equity arm of Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP). Based in our San Francisco office, you will support North American direct investments across origination, due diligence, deal execution, and portfolio monitoring.
OTPP manages US$200 billion in net assets with a 9.2% annualized total-fund net return since inception in 1990, investing to deliver retirement income for 340,000 working members and pensioners. At Ontario Teachers', we don't just invest to make a return, we invest to shape a better future for the teachers we serve, the businesses we back, and the world we live in.
TVG is the division of OTPP focused on investing in high-growth technology companies. TVG's 30 investors work from offices in San Francisco, Toronto, London, Singapore, and Mumbai, backing high-growth technology companies at the frontier of AI, enterprise software, climate/energy transition, and financial services. We focus on companies with established product-market fit, with initial commitments ranging from $50M–$250M of equity. Our portfolio includes SpaceX, Anthropic, Databricks, Canva, Gusto, and Epic Games — companies reshaping entire industries.
Who You’ll Work With
You will report to a Director or Principal on TVG's North American direct investments team, based in our San Francisco office. You will work cross-functionally with investment professionals across TVG's global offices and partner closely with other teams across OTPP to ensure continued alignment with the organization's mission, vision, and values.
What You’ll Do
- Play a critical role across all stages of the investment process: origination, due diligence, deal execution, and portfolio monitoring
- Develop investment theses and financial models including projections, sensitivity analysis, and valuations
- Drive sector research to identify investment targets and perform competitive analysis
- Prepare investment memos and present recommendations to internal committees
- Build and maintain relationships with founders, investors, and service providers to support deal sourcing
- Evaluate and monitor the ongoing portfolio company performance, and support ongoing strategic initiatives and reporting requirements
- Represent TVG at industry conferences and annual meetings
- 1 years of investment or deal experience (investment banking, private equity, VC, hedge fund, management consulting)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Strong financial modelling and quantitative analysis skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong work ethic, team mindset, communication & presentation skills
- Ability to work independently and thrive in a high-performance team environment
- Genuine passion for disruptive technology and the startup ecosystem
- Willingness to actively experiment with and adopt AI workflow tools as the technology and our practices evolve
- Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development
- Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage
- 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
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.
Ontario Teachers’ may use AI-based tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position. These tools may help us identify candidates whose skills and experience align with Ontario Teachers’ objectives by analyzing information provided in resumes and applications. Our use of AI does not replace human decision-making.
To learn more about how Teachers’ uses AI with your personal information, please visit our Privacy Centre.
Functional Areas
Investments
Vacancy
Current
Requisition ID
6961