Albourne Partners (Canada) Limited

366 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, Ontario

The Role

Albourne Partners (Canada) Limited is looking for a Private Markets Investment Due Diligence Associate Analyst to join our Real Assets Team in Toronto. The successful candidate will provide support for manager selection, due diligence, and related Private Markets services across Timber, Agriculture, Mining, Natural Resources, and other Real Assets strategies , and assist colleagues in the production of these services.

Company Overview

Albourne is an industry-leading investment consultant with offices around the globe. Our firm of 600+ employees provides advisory services to investors, including institutional investors, financial intermediaries and family offices, on over $700 billion in alternative investments across the liquidity spectrum. We specialize in Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Private Credit, Real Assets, Real Estate and Alternative Risk Premia.

Albourne empowers its clients by providing Portfolio Advice, Research (Investment, Operational and Quantitative Due Diligence), Analytics (Data and Tools) and Implementation (Middle and Back Office) services. We are committed to non-discretionary advice, fixed fee pricing, and independence.

Albourne strives to be a sustainable company with three main goals:

1. Aspiring to be a multi-generational firm with broad internal ownership and a Partnership structure

2. Treating our employees and clients fairly; and

3. Advocating for positive change for its benefit and for the alternative investment industry – best practices have always been a defining part of who we are.

Responsibilities

Fund Investment Due Diligence:

• Generate Fund Lists: Collaborate with the Head of Real Assets to maintain and implement manager review and due diligence focus lists for assigned strategies and regions. Lists may include Top Picks, Funds to Watch, and New Funds. Maintain comprehensive knowledge of funds raised in the strategy, requiring an open-door approach to fund managers.
• Coordination: Work with Real Assets colleagues and others across the firm covering related strategies to prepare research and analysis, participate in calls and meetings, write notes, update HFDB, review materials, share insights, and enhance the quality of PM IDD reports and recommendations.
• Rate Managers: Generate preliminary ratings for managers within the assigned strategy and clearly articulate the rationale behind those ratings.
• Produce Manager Reports: Assist in the production of clear, concise investment due diligence reports and recommendations in collaboration with PM IDD Analysts. Conduct due diligence through site visits, analysis of documents and performance reviews, reference checks, and data modeling using internal or self-developed tools. Follow best practices in Private Markets due diligence.
• Monitoring: Provide ongoing monitoring of funds in client portfolios or on fund lists to ensure ratings remain accurate and up to date.
• Assist Clients with Accessing Managers: Build relationships between Albourne, clients, and covered managers to help facilitate client access to preferred funds.
• Forward Calendar: Support the creation and maintenance of an accurate and current Forward Calendar for the assigned strategy.
• Strategy Forecasts: Contribute to the development of strategic forecasts for assigned Private Markets strategies.
• White Papers & CIO Notes: Support the production and upkeep of research posted on the extranet that highlights key attributes, trends, and drivers of the strategy.
• Research Tools & Analytics: Identify additional tools or analytics that improve rating accuracy, enhance fund selection, or better communicate investment opinions.
• Client Calls and Requests: Communicate Albourne’s house views on strategies or funds via phone or email and support follow-up on client requests in coordination with PM IDD Analysts.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in internal group meetings, including Private Markets and Real Assets calls, to support knowledge sharing.
• Meet deadlines set by management and clients. If delays occur, proactively communicate the reasons and revise timing expectations.
• Ensure internal database is maintained with up-to-date information and internal processes are followed.
• Assist with additional client communication and business development activities, as required.
• Other ad hoc projects as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

• University graduate or equivalent, with a preference for knowledge or work experience in private markets (e.g., private equity, venture capital, real assets or real estate)
• Possession of or progression towards relevant professional qualifications (e.g., CFA, CAIA) is an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, and Copilot
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience producing written research reports or deal memos as a deliverable
• Proactive self-starter, proficient in time management and multitasking
• Professional demeanor with refined interpersonal skills
• Willingness and ability to travel to the U.S. and internationally, as required

Albourne Offers

• Competitive total rewards including a discretionary bonus scheme and optional GRSP with employer contributions
• Flexible work options, with hybrid arrangements available where possible
• Generous paid time off, inclusive of vacation leave
• A focus on professional development through internal learning opportunities, support for relevant certifications, and a dedicated internal mentorship program
• Comprehensive health benefits including dental, vision, and mental health support
• Wellness programs and sponsored volunteering opportunities
• A welcoming culture that embraces diversity and fosters equity and belonging for all
• Office celebrations, events, and weekly social hours
• Day-to-day casual dress and a collaborative, collegial team environment

Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid

Location: Toronto, Canada

Work authorization: Must be eligible to work in Canada

Please click the following link to view Albourne Partners (Canada) Limited's Employee Privacy Notice.

Albourne is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals.

Albourne Partners (Canada) Limited (APCA) is in full compliance with the AODA.

APCA will accommodate applicants’ disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Any assessment and selection materials or processes used during the recruitment process will be available in an accessible format to applicants with disabilities, upon request. If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact HR.

You need to be legally eligible to work in Canada at the location specified above and, where applicable, must have a valid work or study permit.

Albourne thanks all applicants, but only successful candidates will be contacted.