Sagard overview:
Sagard is a multi-strategy alternative asset manager with professionals located in North America, Europe and the Middle East. Sagard invests across three asset classes: Equity, Credit and Real Estate, and since 2016, has grown exponentially to over US$27 AUM and over 400 team members.
Sagard's entrepreneurial DNA is palpable across our entire team and is a platform built by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs. Sagard aims to generate attractive returns by matching investment opportunities with flexible capital solutions and pairing entrepreneurs with teams with deep industry knowledge. Sagard develops long-term partnerships and empowers the growth of its investments through a unique global network of portfolio companies, limited partners, advisors, and other valued relationships.
Sagard is a UN PRI signatory and strives to measure and assess the social and economic impact it has on the people and businesses within our network and our society as a whole.
Position overview:
Sagard Private Equity Canada LP is focused on partnering with Canadian mid-market companies to accelerate their growth path and assist them on their quest to become market-leaders. Our CAD$407 million fund completed its fundraising in 2022 and has so far completed three investments, Lou-Tec (leading Canadian provider of heavy machinery and specialized equipment rentals), Courchesne Larose (leading North American specialty fresh produce distribution and logistics provider), as well as Norbec (leading Canadian manufacturer of prefabricated walk-in coolers and insulated metal panels). With offices in Montreal and Toronto and a diverse team of investment professionals, Sagard PE Canada focuses on three verticals: Business Services, Manufacturing and Financial Services.
We are currently looking for outstanding individuals to join our fast-paced and rapidly growing Canadian Mid-Market Private Equity Fund as Intern in our Montreal office.
Your Responsibilities:
- Supporting the team in the screening of investment opportunities
- Assisting in the due diligence of new investment opportunities
- Participating in company valuation and investment structuring
- Supporting the team on financial modeling of new opportunities
- Supporting the team in preparing memos for the fund's Investment Committee
- Supporting the team in portfolio management on various analysis
Experience & Qualifications:
- In the second or third year of the Bachelor of Business Administration program
- Previous internships in private equity, venture capital, investment banking and consulting are a plus
- Fully bilingual
Our ideal candidate: - Strong business acumen with a passion for mid-market investing
- Hard working
- Strong research skills and investor thought process
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Data-driven and strong attention to detail
- Aligned with our core values:
- Rigorous - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; organized and exceptional attention to detail; a high degree of accuracy in a fast-paced, results-oriented workplace; hard-working and willingness to work nights and weekends when required.
- Proactive and innovative - Thrives in an dynamic working environment; curious, eager to learn about and contribute to a wide variety of topics; suggests new ideas and new ways of working
- Collaborative - Inclusive operating style coupled with a hands-on, results-oriented attitude.
- Authentic – demonstrates ambition with humility, openness, integrity and inclusiveness
- Entrepreneurial- self starter, ability to operate quickly with lean resources and find solutions to emerging problems
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.
We welcome all applications and wish to thank all candidates for their interest in applying for this position. However, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.