The opportunity

OTPP is a leading global institutional investor, with over $260M CAD in assets under management and the Equities division is one of the most important parts of the fund, with over $70B CAD of assets under management (both through direct investments and public investments). The EMEA region holds a significant portion of thse direct private equity investments. We have an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, high performing team of private equity investors. The VC Team is a highly valued partner to deal teams, management teams, and Ontario Teachers’ global leadership.In this position, you will partner with our deal teams and portfolio companies in EMEA across the lifecycle of our investments, from diligence through exit. In particular, you will support our EMEA deal teams to evaluate new opportunities, develop and help execute Value Creation Plans (VCPs) for direct investments, accelerate specific value levers, and ensure we have the right talent in the right roles. Who you will work with

Based in London, you will join a dynamic, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with deal team investment professionals, CEOs and their senior leadership teams, Boards of Directors, and external advisors. You will also work with colleagues across OTPP, leading or supporting initiatives that straddle all private investments, with a close focus on control or co-lead deals. Partnering and building strong relationships with the EMEA direct investing team so that you are seen as a true partner to their teams;Leading specific projects with portfolio company executives in EMEA to achieve full potential value in close coordination with Value Creation leadership and deal teams;Scoping and overseeing work done by 3rd party advisors in portfolio companies within our EMEA portfolio and supporting coverage reviews that coordinate best in class services across Equities activities;Leading cross-portfolio projects which are driven by the VCT; Partnering with the global Portfolio Management team (which is a separate team) to increase the effectiveness of our monitoring and support of the Equities portfolio.Over the next two years in this role, the Director, Value Creation, Equities (EMEA) will have delivered on the following:Delivered tangible value in key investments by implementing specific action plans together with management teams and with support from specialist resources when needed;Created repeatable demand for yourself among the EMEA deal teams (and potentially other deal teams) and portfolio company management teams;Built strong working relationships with portfolio management teams;Proven your repeated ability to perform outstanding analysis and support to our portfolio companies, and to build strong relationships with deal teams and portfolio company management teamsEnsured new investments are successfully onboarded and that comprehensive VCPs are put in place with strong collaboration with portco management teams;Helped build out best practices as identified by the Portfolio Solutions GroupUndergraduate degree; and post-graduate degree or MBA;Experience at a top tier management consulting firm, within an operating company, or in a similar private equity operational role – ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of how private equity works;and/or top line growth (revenue management, sales force effectiveness, marketing, etc.);Excellent analytical and quantitative skills and ability to perform in-depth, critical analysis, and formulate value creation plans;Strategic and flexible problem solver with a structured approach and a practical bias to drive impact;Ability to influence senior executives to gain support for your point of view, as well as build consensus; Ability and willingness to travel regularly across EMEA and be part of shaping a global value creation teamFamiliarity with 1-2 European languages is an added bonus#Pay for performance environment that offers competitive salary and incentivesNumerous opportunities for professional growth and developmentOur Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each yearAt 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 and 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 (peopleandculture@otpp.com) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.