Private Equity / Venture Capital Analyst

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Job Description

We are currently seeking a full-time analyst to join our growing team. Our ideal candidate is curious, proactive, and driven with an interest in climate tech and sustainability. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain direct exposure to investment decision-making and transactions in innovative and growing markets. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic, enthusiastic, and diverse team with invaluable experience while contributing to a cleaner future.

Role & Responsibilities

The Analyst will work directly with the investment team on all facets of current and prospective investments, with a particular focus on the following tasks:

Conduct research and analysis of sector-specific companies and markets, including clean energy, mobility, built environment, and related industrials.

Actively participating in due diligence, including preparing memos, presentations, reports, and proposals.

Analyze and review legal documentation related to investment opportunities.

Support generation and management of the pipeline of investment opportunities.

Contribute to the development and implementation of ESG and impact policies, and reporting.

Write and contribute to marketing strategies, including newsletters, blogs, and other content creation.

Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, and actively network with clients, entrepreneurs, and peer investors.

Manage portfolio activities, including consolidated financial analysis, operational benchmarking, company valuation modelling, and ongoing review against original investment thesis and industry developments.

Develop and implement new monitoring systems and processes to enhance investment management.

Provide support to team members with additional tasks and responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

Undergraduate degree with outstanding academic performance in either Finance, Commerce, Engineering, Math, Arts, Sciences, or related sector fields

1-2 years of experience (not including intern experience) in management consultancy, venture capital / private equity, investment management, investment banking, STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) or climate-tech sector related role

Strong quantitative skills with ability to build financial models for the analysis and valuation of investment opportunities

Other technical finance skills, such as cap table analysis and investment memorandum creation, considered an asset

Demonstrated interest and/or commitment to areas of renewable energy, next generation transportation, and sustainability, considered an asset

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills

Self-starter and entrepreneurial drive to participate in a growing business

Ability to synthesize information and solve complex problems creatively

Detail oriented and highly organized

Adaptability and performs well in a fast-paced environment

Outstanding work ethic, dependable and extremely motivated

Capable of working well both independently and as part of a team

What We Offer

An opportunity to learn, grow professionally, and be a part of an entrepreneurial and ambitious team while making a positive impact on the climate

Annual allocation for professional development

Career advancement with demonstrated performance

Healthcare plan (medical, dental, vision, long term disability, etc.)

Paid Time Off benefits (vacation, personal, parental leave)

Hybrid work arrangement

Eligibility Requirements

Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid long-term work permit

Proficient in English; Advanced proficiency in French considered an asset

MKB welcomes diverse backgrounds and experience. If you are interested and enthusiastic about this role, and you meet most of the criteria but not all, we still want to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

Location: Montreal (hybrid work arrangement out of Montreal office required)

Type/Duration: Full-Time/Permanent

Start Date: Immediate

To Apply

Please send a cover letter, your CV, and latest unofficial transcripts to [email protected]. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those under consideration will be contacted.

MKB is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace.

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