Senior Investment Analyst
Toronto, ON, CA Montréal, QC, CA, H3B 1S6 Calgary, AB, CA Vancouver, BC, CA
Description
Join Our Premier Global Venture Capital Team
TELUS Global Ventures strategically invests in market-transforming companies that tackle today's biggest challenges. Since 2001, we've invested in more than 150 innovative solutions, seamlessly connecting millions of people, companies, and communities worldwide. We enhance portfolio company visibility, expand business relationships, and drive unprecedented growth opportunities.
The Opportunity: Shape the Future of Venture Capital
The Principal, Strategic Finance & Portfolio Analytics sits at the epicenter of our investment and portfolio development teams. As part of our elite, high-performing global team, you'll deliver critical financial insights, strategic portfolio direction, and operational excellence to the TELUS Global Ventures leadership and executive sponsors across our organization.
The Impact You’ll Drive
Investment Strategy & Decision Leadership
- Strategic Financial Leadership: Provide CFO-level financial analysis and strategic guidance for $MM investment decisions, directly influencing fund capital allocation and portfolio strategy
- Enterprise Value Creation: Lead financial performance optimization across 75+ portfolio companies, implementing best-in-class financial practices, governance frameworks, and value creation strategies
- Financial Strategy & Analytics: Develop comprehensive financial intelligence, market analysis, and strategic insights that drive investment strategy and portfolio financial performance
Stakeholder Excellence & Communications Leadership
- Chief Portfolio Storyteller: Craft compelling internal and external stakeholder communications showcasing performance, strategic outlook, and collaboration impact
- Executive Relationship Management: Serve as key liaison with portfolio companies, institutional investors, and TELUS business partners
- Strategic Insights Delivery: Present portfolio data, capital allocation strategies, and performance metrics to C-suite executives
Innovation & Technology Leadership
- Digital Transformation: Lead implementation of cutting-edge finance tools and infrastructure across multiple funds and geographies
- Process Excellence: Design scalable operational frameworks supporting rapid growth and global expansion
- Data Analytics Mastery: Develop advanced portfolio monitoring, predictive analytics, and performance optimization capabilities
Financial Excellence & Governance
- Portfolio Financial Management: Own finance, reporting, and governance including portfolio returns, cash requirements, budgets, and shareholdings
- Value Creation Support: Leverage financial expertise to help portfolio companies scale and optimize operations
- Metrics Development: Create and track key business metrics that positively influence ongoing investments and performance
Qualifications
What Makes You the Perfect Fit
Professional Excellence
- 7-10 years progressive finance experience with 3 years in senior finance/accounting leadership
- Industry Expertise: Technology environment or investment management background essential
- Advanced Credentials: MBA, CFA, or CPA designation(s)
- Technical Mastery: Demonstrated expertise in financial analytics and advanced modeling using driver-based methodologies
Strategic Capabilities
- Dual Navigation: Proven ability to excel in both corporate landscapes and startup ecosystems
- Technology Proficiency: Experience with CRM, deal flow, portfolio management tools, and data analytics platforms (iLevel, Affinity, Looker)
- Operational Knowledge: Deep understanding of financial and operational drivers affecting technology companies
- Global Perspective: Ability to coordinate multiple simultaneous projects across geographies
Leadership Qualities
- Superior Communication: Exceptional financial modeling, research, and presentation skills with ability to present strategic options clearly
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: Passionate ownership mentality driving process improvement and portfolio responsibility
- Relationship Excellence: Outstanding collaboration skills with ability to influence without formal authority across global teams
- Continuous Innovation: Challenge status quo mentality with strong bias to action and independent goal achievement
- Competitive Collaboration: Team-first personality with competitive drive for excellence
LI-REMOTE
Ready to make your mark?
Join TELUS Global Ventures and help drive the next generation of market-transforming investments.
TELUS Global Ventures is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.