Director, Structured Credit / Asset-Backed Financing– Capital Markets at Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Unknown 215,000 – 235,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Finance, Investment Management, Pension FundsIndustries

Requirements

  • Senior professional with 10+ years of relevant experience in direct investing and risk-taking, with expertise in Asset-Backed Financing
  • Deep expertise and specialization in one or more ABF sub-asset classes, including residential mortgages (e.g., non-QM, RTL, RPL, 2nd Lien, HELOC) and consumer credit (e.g., credit cards, auto, student, consumer loans)
  • Strong quantitative, analytical, and financial modeling skills with a data-driven mindset
  • Able and willing to [incomplete in JD, but implied readiness for role demands]

Responsibilities

  • Work closely and collaboratively with the other strategy lead / co-portfolio manager to plan, direct, and oversee the Asset-Backed Financing (ABF) business line to achieve targeted growth and performance
  • Originate, evaluate, and execute differentiated investment opportunities in ABF markets, including mortgages, consumer credit, and other asset-backed instruments
  • Lead end-to-end transaction management, including deal sourcing, underwriting, structuring, negotiation, and closing
  • Develop, enhance, and implement investment strategies, policies, processes, and models to strengthen ABF analytical and underwriting frameworks
  • Monitor and evaluate portfolio performance, ensuring alignment with internal risk management and return expectations
  • Build and strengthen strategic relationships with external partners such as originators, co-investors, and financing providers
  • Enhance the organization’s visibility and reputation as a partner of choice within the structured credit market
  • Mentor junior investment staff, providing guidance, knowledge transfer, and professional development support
  • Provide support and cross-coverage to other structured credit business lines such as SRT and CLO, as required
  • Support the Head of Structured Credit on special situation projects or strategic transactions that are multidisciplinary in nature
  • Promote a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative team culture aligned with corporate values and strategic priorities

Skills

Structured Credit
Asset-Backed Financing
Capital Markets
Portfolio Management
CLO
SRT
Fundamental Analysis
Quantitative Strategies
Underwriting
Credit Investing

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan

Global investment management for pension funds

About Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan manages a large investment portfolio with $241.6 billion in assets, aiming to grow to $300 billion by 2030. The organization invests in a diverse range of sectors, including agriculture and artificial intelligence, to ensure retirement security for 333,000 teachers in Ontario. Their investment strategy goes beyond just financial returns; they focus on enhancing sustainability in their portfolio companies and seek to create a positive impact on the businesses they invest in and the broader community. This commitment to responsible investing sets them apart from other pension funds, as they prioritize both profitability and a better future.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters
1989Year Founded
$15,381MTotal Funding
N/ACompany Stage
AI & Machine Learning, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Professional Development Budget
Employee Discounts

Risks

Healthcare investments may face regulatory and market challenges.
Space exploration investments are subject to technological and regulatory uncertainties.
Nordic expansion exposes the plan to geopolitical and economic risks.

Differentiation

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan manages $241.6 billion in assets globally.
The plan focuses on sustainable and profitable investments for long-term growth.
It has a diverse portfolio, including agriculture, AI, and healthcare.

Upsides

Recent investments in healthcare show strategic growth in a vital sector.
The Fleet Space investment aligns with global sustainability and innovation goals.
Acquisition of Max Matthiessen expands influence in European financial services.

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