Director, Strategic Initiatives, Private Equity | Toronto, CA

Director, Strategic Initiatives, Private Equity

Location
Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street, Toronto, Canada

Business - Private Equity
The Brookfield Private Equity Group has a 20-year track record of consistently generating strong investment performance. Leveraging its deep experience as a long-term owner and operator of world-class assets and businesses, the team is focused on acquiring high-quality businesses with barriers to entry and enhancing their cash flow capabilities by improving strategy and execution. The private equity group has over $131B of assets under management, with an integrated team of investment and operational professionals located in key regions around the world.

Brookfield Culture
Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture. We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined. Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.

Job Description
As part of the Strategic Initiatives and Investor Relations team within the Private Equity Group, this role presents an opportunity to work with investment professionals, the finance and operations teams, asset management teams, and senior management. The role will play a key role in identifying, developing and executing initiatives that enhance the group's investment portfolio and overall strategic objectives. It will be focused on supporting the development and implementation of fundraising and IR strategies, raising capital and structuring capital solutions for the Private Equity Group's private funds and maintaining strong relationships with private fund investors. The role is expected to be fast-paced and dynamic, within a team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support development and implementation of strategic growth initiatives such as launching new strategies and entering new markets. This includes developing plans and collaborating across the organization to ensure successful execution.
• Support development and execution of strategic initiatives and negotiations with key investors.
• Assist with key capital initiatives within the private equity group, including fundraising and co-invest capital.
• Assist with development of fundraising materials, ensuring articulation of clear firm value proposition.
• Monitor the competitive landscape and create and maintain competitor intelligence profiles and landscapes.
• Work independently and within the team on ongoing projects as well as special and non-recurring requests.

Requirements:

• An undergraduate university degree in business, accounting, or finance.
• 5-10 years of relevant work experience (investment banking or asset management preferred).
• A CFA, MBA or CPA designation is preferred.
• A solid understanding of private equity investment strategies, financial analysis, and valuations.
• Dedicated, well-organized and resourceful with a high level of attention to detail; ability to handle confidential and non-routine information.
• Self-motivated, proactive and demonstrates initiative; ability to work without a lot of structure.
• Ability to understand and distill complex concepts and strong problem solver.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with a particular strength in dealing with a wide variety of individuals at various levels within and outside of the organization.
• Team player with positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize and juggle multiple competing tasks and demands under tight deadlines.

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it. Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.

Brookfield is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Should you require a Human Rights Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.