At a Glance
- Tasks: Support innovative fintech companies and conduct market analysis to identify investment opportunities.
- Company: Join Sagard, a leading alternative asset management firm with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of CAD$90,000, inclusive workplace, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Dive into the fintech world and make an impact on the future of financial services.
- Qualifications: Passion for investments and technology, strong analytical skills, and a team player attitude.
The predicted salary is between 87750 - 107250 $ per year.
Sagard is a multi-strategy alternative asset management firm active in venture capital, private equity, private credit and real estate. Founded in 2016 and guided by the core values of entrepreneurship, innovation, collaboration, rigour and authenticity, Sagard has experienced outstanding growth. Today, the firm has more than US$45 billion under management, 190 portfolio companies and 540 professionals.
Portage, the venture capital arm of Sagard Holdings, is an early-stage investor dedicated to backing the next generation of innovative, global financial services companies. With its longer-term commitments combined with its industry intelligence and operational expertise, Portage is the ideal partner for the bold and ambitious.
We are currently looking for an individual who is highly analytical and deeply passionate about fintech to join our team in Toronto as an Investment Intern this winter. This person will play a pivotal role in supporting our team to find and evaluate entrepreneurial, breakthrough companies in financial services.
Your Responsibilities:
- Work with our portfolio companies to support them on pivotal initiatives.
- Conduct ad-hoc analysis (e.g., market sizing, analyzing survey data, pricing analysis, competitive analysis, web analytics data).
- Deeply understand the metrics of our portfolio companies and how they trend over time.
- Conduct commercial, financial, and product due diligence on potential investments.
- Develop company - and sector-specific investment theses, supporting the investment group in identifying key industry trends and investment opportunities.
Experience and Qualifications:
- A strong passion and/or curiosity about investments and technology.
- Self-starter - able to take initiative, prioritize, and run on own with limited guidance.
- Comfortable with ambiguity and in an ambitious environment where things change constantly.
- Organized with high attention to detail.
- Comfort in structuring quantitative analysis; not quantum physics, but you should love numbers.
- Great teammate - happy to do whatever is required to support team.
- Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to synthesize and articulate thoughts about companies and markets concisely.
At Portage, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. 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.
Investment Intern in Toronto employer: Sagard Holdings Manager LP
Sagard is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture focused on innovation and collaboration. Located in a vibrant city, we offer competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to employee growth, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the asset management industry.
Contact Details:
Sagard Holdings Manager LP Recruitment Team
