VP Private Equity

About the Opportunity

Our client, a Toronto-based lower mid-market private equity fund, is preparing to expand into the Montreal market and is seeking a high-potential investment professional to lead the buildout of its Quebec presence.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a foundational role and help establish a new office from the ground up. The successful candidate will join as a core member of the investment team, playing an important role across transaction execution, fundraising support, investor relationship development, and the firm’s broader growth strategy in Quebec.

This role is well-suited to an entrepreneurial, self-driven investment professional who is comfortable operating with autonomy, building relationships, and contributing to a growing platform at a meaningful stage of expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support investment opportunities across the full transaction lifecycle, including sourcing, evaluation, due diligence, financial analysis, structuring, execution, and portfolio support.
• Act as a key on-the-ground representative for our client in the Montreal and broader Quebec market.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local business owners, intermediaries, advisors, investors, executives, and other market participants.
• Support fundraising initiatives, including investor relationship management, preparation of materials, and participation in investor discussions.
• Contribute to the firm’s Quebec market strategy, including identifying opportunities for growth, partnerships, and local presence-building.
• Work closely with the Toronto-based investment team on active transactions, portfolio company initiatives, and strategic firm priorities.
• Operate independently in an early-stage office environment while maintaining strong alignment with the broader firm.
• Over time, help build and mentor a local Montreal-based team as the office scales.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in private equity, investment banking, M&A advisory, corporate finance, or transaction advisory.
• Prior experience at a private equity firm, investment bank, or Big 4 corporate finance, deal advisory, or transaction services group is highly relevant.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, due diligence, and transaction execution capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with business owners, investors, advisors, and other key stakeholders.
• Exposure to fundraising, investor relations, or capital-raising activities is considered a strong asset.
• Fully bilingual in English and French, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages.
• Strong knowledge of the Quebec business market, or a demonstrated ability to build local market relationships quickly.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently, take initiative, and build structure in a new market.
• High degree of professionalism, judgement, discretion, and interpersonal maturity.
• Interest in taking on a leadership-oriented role within a growing investment platform.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a VP-level investment professional who is ready to take the next step into a highly visible, market-building role. They bring strong technical investment capabilities, commercial instincts, and the confidence to represent the firm externally.

They are comfortable working in a lean, entrepreneurial environment and are motivated by the opportunity to help establish a new regional presence. They are relationship-driven, credible with senior stakeholders, and capable of balancing hands-on deal execution with broader business development and fundraising responsibilities.