Associate, Sagard Private Equity Canada Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Sagard is a multi-strategy alternative asset manager with professionals located in North America, Europe, and the Middle East. Sagard invests across three asset classes: Equity, Credit, and Real Estate, and since 2016, has grown exponentially to over US$25B AUM and over 300 team members.Sagard’s entrepreneurial DNA is palpable across our entire team and is a platform built by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. Sagard aims to generate attractive returns by matching investment opportunities with flexible capital solutions and pairing entrepreneurs with teams with deep industry knowledge. Sagard develops long-term partnerships and empowers the growth of its investments through a unique global network of portfolio companies, limited partners, advisors, and other valued relationships.Sagard is a UN PRI signatory and strives to measure and assess the social and economic impact it has on the people and businesses within our network and our society as a whole.Position Overview:Sagard Private Equity Canada LP is focused on partnering with Canadian mid-market companies to accelerate their growth path and assist them on their quest to become market-leaders. Our CAD$407 million fund completed its fundraising in 2022 and has so far completed three investments: Lou-Tec (leading Canadian provider of heavy machinery and specialized equipment rentals), Courchesne Larose (leading North American specialty fresh produce distribution and logistics provider), and Norbec (leading Canadian manufacturer of prefabricated walk-in coolers and insulated metal panels). With offices in Montreal and Toronto and a diverse team of investment professionals, Sagard PE Canada focuses on three verticals: Business Services, Manufacturing, and Financial Services.We are currently looking for outstanding individuals to join our fast-paced and rapidly growing Canadian Mid-Market Private Equity Fund as Associate in our Montreal office.Your Responsibilities:Screening of investment opportunities and pipeline managementAssisting in the due diligence and underwriting of new investment opportunitiesActive participation in company valuation and investment structuringCoordinating and interacting with external due diligence advisorsFinancial modeling of new opportunities and ongoing tracking of investmentsKey role in preparing memos for the fund’s Investment CommitteeActive role in portfolio management, interacting with management teams and observing at board meetingsTraining of internsEstablishing a network with peers to fuel business developmentExperience & Qualifications:3-5 years of relevant work experience (Accounting, Investment Banking, Consulting)Fully bilingual (for Montreal office)Strong business acumen with a passion for mid-market investingMastery of financial modelingStrong research skills and investor thought processExcellent communication skills (written and verbal)Data-driven with strong attention to detailAligned with our core values:Rigorous - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; organized and exceptional attention to detail; a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced, results-oriented workplace; hard-working and willingness to work nights and weekends when required.Proactive and innovative - Thrives in a dynamic working environment; curious, eager to learn about and contribute to a wide variety of topics; suggests new ideas and new ways of working.Collaborative - Inclusive operating style coupled with a hands-on, results-oriented attitude.Authentic - Demonstrates ambition with humility, openness, integrity, and inclusiveness.Entrepreneurial - Self-starter, ability to operate quickly with lean resources and find solutions to emerging problems.Sagard is an equal opportunity employer, which values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual. If you require accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, please contact the People & Culture team to make your needs known in advance.We welcome all applications and wish to thank all candidates for their interest in applying for this position. However, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr