Graduate Development Rotational Program, Investment Analyst

Starting June 2024, Fengate’s Graduate Development Program will kick-start your career!

We are looking for top new grads who are curious, passionate, and eager to succeed in investments. Fengate is a place where you’ll enjoy diverse challenges and share ideas with other bright minds to help deliver innovative solutions. Our leaders will inspire and motivate you to explore your strengths, develop your skills and empower you to be your best self.

Fengate’s Graduate Development Program is an initiative to build a strong talent pipeline for our investment teams, that will support and lead our business growth. Our rotational program is a 2-year development program recruiting top-performing talent to join North America’s most trusted partner for private investments. The Graduate Development Program is designed to accelerate your career in the investment space while collaborating with passionate leaders on complex assignment. In this program, you’ll develop technical skills, financial acumen and a comprehensive understanding within the investment’s teams, working through rotations in Infrastructure, Real Estate, Private Equity and Corporate Services. The Graduate Development Program offers diversity in expertise, experience, mentorship, and opportunity for advancement in the investment industry.

Here's how it works:

• High level of performance and delivery
• 24-month rotational program; four 6-month rotations moving through the investment departments
• Exposure to a high performing network of passionate investment professionals
• Personalized development roadmap to accelerate your career
• Formal Mentorship from senior managers and leaders within the business
• Hands on experience across our four lines of business

As a member of this team, you will be responsible for:

• Evaluate new investment opportunities in each rotational placement to gain exposure and experience in Real Estate, Infrastructure and Private Equity
• Support the active management of our existing portfolio by monitoring and evaluating operational and financial performance, assisting with special projects and other requests on an as needed basis.
• In collaboration with the investment teams, conduct research and review data specific to each industry to identify and evaluate new investment opportunities
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis, build financial models, and conduct financial and operational due diligence to support investment decisions
• Present findings in clear, compelling, and professional presentations to internal and external stakeholders, detailing development feasibility, opportunities, risks, etc.

Qualifications

• Strong research, problem-solving and project management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel and Power Point
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and high level of attention to detail
• Proven track record of strong academic and extracurricular achievements
• Driven to achieve results and continuously striving to deliver the highest performance through creative thinking.
• Naturally curious with a passion for investments
• Working towards a CFA/CPA designation is considered an asset.
• Advanced analytical, quantitative, and financial modelling skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Enrollment in the final year of study in undergraduate or graduate, Finance, Math, or Economics program that will be completed by 2024.

For the application process, bundle your cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts in one PDF.

Recruitment Process

1. Online Application – Complete the online application form on LinkedIn. It is a simple and easy process.
2. Fengate On-Campus networking – Our senior employees and school alumni will be on campus to meet you and share their career journey.
3. Virtual Interviews – Short-listed candidates will be invited to virtually meet hiring managers.
4. Fengate Day – In office panel interview & business case presentation – You will be invited to A Day in the Life of an investment professional at Fengate.

LOCATION

The position can be based out of the Toronto office.

Fengate is an equal opportunity employer, we strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce and are committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. It is a core priority at Fengate to create, operate with, and continuously grow and sustain an inclusive culture that respects and connects the diversity of our team, our clients, our partners, and the communities we work in.

We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.