Analyst, Investments
- Toronto, ON, Canada
$65,172 to $86,898 CAD / year · Full-time
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- $65,172 to $86,898 CAD / year
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Original job description
Are you ready to advance your career while helping drive positive change in emerging markets?
We are looking for Analysts to join our investments teams!
Join FinDev Canada, Canada's development finance institution! We work with and through the private sector to advance climate and nature action, gender equality, and market development in developing economies. Joining FinDev Canada means being part of a growing, purpose‑driven organization where your expertise directly contributes to meaningful, measurable impact around the world.
Employment Type: Permanent & Contract
Location: FinDev Canada headquarters is in downtown Montreal. For the right candidate, Ottawa or Toronto will be considered, with the flexibility to work under a hybrid model, with a current requirement of three in-office days per week (subject to change).
Compensation Details
- Grade 15: Salaries typically range from $65,172 - $86,898 annually, based on qualifications and experiences, plus a performance-based incentive.
- Impactful Work: We are driven by our mandate to promote sustainable and inclusive growth in emerging markets and developing economies. Every role contributes to creating positive, lasting impact - for our clients, the markets we serve, and communities around the world.
- Inspiring Colleagues: Join a diverse and talented team from around the world that brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and passion to everything we do. We believe strong results come from strong partnerships - working together, sharing perspectives, and building trust to achieve shared goals.
- Our Core Values: Our culture is anchored in Collaboration, Agility, Impact, and Respect. We work together across diverse teams, embrace change and innovation, and stay focused on creating meaningful, sustainable impact - while treating one another with integrity, empathy, and respect.
- Perks and Benefits: Our Total Rewards offering goes beyond a paycheck. We provide a comprehensive package designed to meet the diverse needs and life stages of our employees.
This posting is being used to identify and attract talent for current and future Analyst opportunities across FinDev Canada's Investments group. Candidates may be considered for a variety of investment teams, including Blended Finance & Mobilization, Financial Institutions, Funds, Sustainable Infrastructure, Portfolio Management, and other investment areas.
Team placement will be determined based on business needs, candidate experience, and areas of interest.
This provides a unique opportunity to gain exposure to diverse investment products, sectors, and markets while contributing to FinDev Canada's development mandate and impact objectives in emerging and developing economies.
What You Will Be Doing
Investment Analysis & Transaction Execution
- Support investment teams throughout the transaction lifecycle, from opportunity screening and origination through execution, closing, and portfolio monitoring.
- Conduct financial, credit, and business analysis of prospective and existing clients and investments
- Develop and maintain financial models and analyze historical and projected financial performance
- Assess investment opportunities against FinDev Canada's strategic objectives, investment criteria, and development impact goals.
- Support due diligence activities, including financial, operational, market, environmental and social, and development impact reviews
- Conduct market, sector, country, and client research to support investment decisions and strategic initiatives.
- Analyze industry trends and emerging market developments relevant to FinDev Canada's investment activities.
- Prepare investment memoranda, credit submissions, annual reviews, presentations, briefing notes, and other materials for internal stakeholders and approval committees.
- Contribute to risk assessments, portfolio reviews, and other analyses required to support investment decisions.
- Support the monitoring of portfolio performance, financial covenant compliance, reporting requirements, and key risk indicators.
- Assist with amendments, waivers, disbursements, valuations, and other portfolio management activities, as required.
- Maintain accurate records and support ongoing portfolio reporting and analysis.
- Collaborate with colleagues across Legal, Risk, Environmental & Social Risk, Development Impact, Finance, and other internal functions.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives and contribute to the continuous enhancement of investment and portfolio management practices.
- Support special projects and strategic initiatives across the Investments group.
- Undergraduate degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering, Mathematics, or another relevant discipline.
- 1-2 years of relevant professional experience in finance, investment banking, corporate banking, project finance, private equity, consulting, development finance, asset management, portfolio management, or related field.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated interest in development finance, impact investing, sustainable finance, or international development.
- Interest in working in a multicultural and international environment.
- Experience supporting investment transactions, due diligence, portfolio management, or financial analysis activities.
- Exposure to financial institutions, investment funds, infrastructure, blended finance, or private sector investments.
- Experience working in or with emerging and developing markets.
- Knowledge of ESG, sustainability, development impact, climate finance, or gender lens investing.
- Professional designation or progress toward a CFA, CPA, or other relevant certification.
- Fluency in French, Spanish, or another language relevant to FinDev Canada's markets.
Learn more about us here: https://www.findevcanada.ca
Eligibility:
FinDev Canada is committed to Fair Employment Practices and preference will be given to a candidate who is able to work legally in Canada at the time of application (Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents). Candidates must meet the requisite government security screening requirements. The position is open to those who meet all of the essential requirements stated above and whose applications are received by the closing date.
Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the requirements. We thank all applicants' interest in a career at FinDev Canada; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that qualified candidates may be considered for similar roles at this level within FinDev Canada.
FinDev Canada's Commitment to Employment Equity
FinDev Canada is dedicated to fostering employment equity and building a diverse workforce. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that respects people from all cultures, backgrounds, and abilities. At FinDev Canada, we nurture a culture of inclusion and belonging where everyone has equal opportunity to grow, develop, succeed, and be their truest selves.
We actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.
FinDev Canada recognizes that disclosing the need for accommodations can be a personal matter. Please know that as an organization, we are committed to maintain confidentiality and ensure that any accommodation provided is tailored to support your needs. Our aim is to ensure you have a comfortable and positive experience throughout the recruitment process, so please do not hesitate to contact us directly for any accommodation requests at accessible@findevcanada.ca. We are here to support you every step of the way.
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Responsibilities
Support investment transactions from opportunity screening and due diligence through execution, closing, and portfolio monitoring, including financial modeling, credit analysis, research, and preparation of approval materials. Monitor portfolio performance and risks, assist with asset management activities, and collaborate across internal teams on investment processes and strategic initiatives.
Requirements
A relevant undergraduate degree and 1–2 years of professional experience in finance, investment, consulting, or a related field are required, along with strong analytical, quantitative, communication, and organizational skills. Candidates should demonstrate interest in development finance, impact investing, sustainable finance, or international development; transaction experience, emerging-market exposure, relevant credentials, and additional languages are assets.
Skills
- Financial Analysis
- Credit Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Investment Analysis
- Due Diligence
- Portfolio Management
- Risk Assessment
- Market Research
- Quantitative Analysis
- Problem-Solving
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Attention To Detail
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- ESG Analysis
- Development Impact Assessment
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Data & Analytics
- Consulting
Keywords
- Development Finance
- Impact Investing
- Sustainable Finance
- Investment Analysis
- Financial Analysis
- Credit Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Transaction Execution
- Due Diligence
- Portfolio Management
- Asset Management
- Risk Assessment
- Financial Institutions
- Investment Funds
- Infrastructure Finance
- Blended Finance
- Emerging Markets
- Environmental, Social, And Governance (ESG)
- Development Impact
- Climate Finance
- Gender Lens Investing
- Financial Covenants
- Investment Memoranda
- Market Research
- CFA
- CPA