Ready to start your career in Private Equity? Are you a recent Business, Commerce, or Finance graduate looking for an opportunity to build a career in Private Equity, Investor Relations, and Capital Raising? Our client, a growing Private Equity firm located near the Oakville/Burlington border, is looking for an ambitious Investor Relations & Business Development Associate to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career finance professional who wants to learn the business, build relationships with investment advisors, and develop toward a future role in Business Development and capital raising.
The Opportunity You will work closely with the firm's team and advisor network, gaining hands-on exposure to Private Equity funds, investor relations, fundraising, and business development. Approximately 80% of the role will focus on managing and developing existing advisor relationships, with 20% focused on identifying new Exempt Market Dealers and business development opportunities.
Responsibilities Managing relationships with advisors and capital partners
Responding to inquiries regarding funds, portfolios, distributions, and transactions
Educating advisors on the firm's funds and investment strategies
Supporting investor communications and fund administration




Maintaining accurate investor records and documentation
Identifying and developing new advisor and distribution relationships
Supporting the firm's capital-raising and business development initiatives
What We're Looking For Recent graduate with a degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, or a related field
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Confident, personable, and comfortable building relationships
Organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn
Genuine interest in Private Equity, investments, and capital raising
Ambitious and interested in developing a long-term career in Finance
Previous Private Equity experience is not required. We're looking for someone with the drive, personality, and curiosity to learn and grow.
What You Can Expect A genuine entry point into the Private Equity industry
Exposure to Investor Relations, fundraising, and Business Development
Mentorship from experienced industry professionals
A clear opportunity for career growth
The chance to build a strong network within the investment industry
Quick-paced, entrepreneurial work environment
Above-average compensation package

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📌 Investor Relations/Business Development Associate - PE Firm (Ontario)
🏢 Elby Professional Recruitment
📍 Ontario