The deadline to apply for this role is: Until 11:59 PM of September 21, 2026
The Opportunity January-April 2027
4 positions available
Private Capital invests in companies around the world seeking to grow and add value to their businesses. We search for high quality direct private equity investment opportunities in mature businesses with strong management teams, putting capital to work in Canada, the United States, Europe, Asia.
Who you'll work with Private Capital, the private equity arm of Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, focuses on long-term value creation. The team invests directly in private companies, either on its own or with partners, and indirectly through private equity funds (note this role is not a fund investing role). It has realized a rate of return of nearly 20% per year since inception. Both domestically and internationally, Private Capital has been a major principal in some of the world's most significant and complex private equity transactions (e.g., GFL, Princeton Digital, Traeger, Cushman & Wakefield, Amica Senior Living, HomeEquity Bank).
You’ll be working with multiple sector teams, each consisting of 8-10 investment professionals to 1) provide strategic support to existing portfolio companies to help enhance their growth prospects, 2) support team members as they look to diligence and execute recent investments and / or divest of current investments, 3) support team members in their research efforts to develop views/theses on investable sectors, companies, or trends of interest. Work will be both collaborative as well as independent
A structured training program has been crafted to ensure that all interns leave with the skills required to be successful as they pursue a career in high finance and / or direct principal investing
As an intern you will work primarily with the Analysts, Associates and Principals in Private Capital, however, you will have exposure to senior leadership and will have the opportunity to attend Private Capital's weekly Investment Committee and other meetings / events as they arise




What you'll do Private Capital is currently seeking 4 Interns to join its Direct Investing team. As a key member of the deal team, you will be responsible for:
Monitoring and valuing existing investments
Evaluating new investment opportunities
Conducting industry research
Preparing internal investment memorandums
What you'll need Strong academic track record, particularly in accounting and finance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Advanced working knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Strong research, quantitative and analytical skills
Keen interest in investing and familiarity with financial modelling are assets
Must be enrolled in 2nd- 4th year of a relevant undergraduate degree program
You must be enrolled in a co-op program or returning back to your studies after the work term is completed
In addition to resume and transcripts, please include a copy of your cover letter with your application.
What we’re offering The expected hourly range for this role is $30 - $34 depending on experience and qualifications.
Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development, including lunch and learns
Student led team building events on a monthly basis
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'.
Accommodations are available upon request ([email protected]) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.

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📌 Intern- Investments, Private Capital- Direct Investing (January 2027- 4 Month Contract) (Ontario)
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