A growing number of governments and charitable sector organizations are exploring new business models to tackle social challenges. They are turning to the MaRS Centre for Impact Investing to help with this exploration and to new investors for the financing to launch and grow innovative new programs. 

As a result, new opportunities to utilize analytical, financial and consulting skills are opening up in this emerging field. 

About the MaRS Centre for Impact Investing (MCII)

The Centre for Impact Investing is a leading impact investment intermediary dedicated to advancing impact investing in Canada. Since 2011 we’ve helped put more than $91M to work improving lives.  

About this Opportunity

The Associate will work on contract within the Capital Advisory group to support the growing portfolio of client-centered projects.  These projects are diverse and could range from analyzing new investment opportunities in Canada to designing and structuring new investment products (e.g., social impact bonds). 

Candidate Profile

MaRS is actively searching for a dynamic professional looking to develop expertise in the impact investment field and contribute to the advisory efforts of our small, entrepreneurial team. This person will have the following attributes and qualifications:

• 2-4 years of experience or the equivalent in a professional services field (e.g., consulting, finance, law, etc.)
• A degree from a reputable academic institution
• An interest in finding new solutions to significantly influence change in major social issues (e.g., homelessness, chronic disease, unemployment, at-risk youth, etc.)  
• Strong financial acumen (e.g., financial analysis and modeling, budgeting, cost accounting)
• Exceptional verbal and written communication
• Intellectual curiosity; results-oriented; determined and hard-working
• A desire to learn and grow in this new field
• Leadership characteristics

Responsibilities

The Associate is responsible for the following activities:

• Support the Capital advisory team to provide value to Centre clients. Some of the activities may include:
• Developing conceptual and financial models of new investment opportunities
• Analyzing information to evaluate investment opportunities for clients
• Evaluating primary research and data on specific interventions to determine efficacy and scale potential
• Managing work processes, developing presentations and/or written deliverables on client files
• Actively contributing in team and client meetings
• Conducting research and helping secure new business opportunities
• Staying current with national and global developments in areas of impact investment
• Developing proposals for new opportunities

Location

This position is based at the MaRS Discovery District in Toronto, Ontario Canada. Although most of the work will be based in Toronto, there may be travel based on the location of clients. 

Terms

This is a full-time, one-year contract position. There will be an option to renew at the discretion of the Centre’s Director based on performance and work demands. Compensation will be competitive within the field of impact investment and be commensurate with experience.  The Associate reports to the Manager and is supported by other Centre colleagues.   

About MaRS

Toronto's MaRS Discovery District is one of the world's largest urban innovation centres, cultivating high-impact ventures and equipping innovators to drive economic and social prosperity in Canada. MaRS supports entrepreneurs in the sectors of media and technology, cleantech and healthcare by providing them with advice, education and market research, and connecting them to talent, customers and capital. An independent registered charity, MaRS also works with private and public sector partners to create solutions that open market access for ventures and generate social impact.

Applications are due by 6:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date indicated at the top of this job posting.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Apply for the Associate, Capital Advisory Services position

MaRS Discovery District is committed to diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including aboriginal persons, francophones, members of sexual minority groups, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and women. We will provide any requested accommodation to candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.