Onex is an investor and asset manager that invests capital on behalf of Onex shareholders and clients across the globe. Formed in 1984, we have a long track record of creating value for our clients and shareholders. Onex became a public company in 1987 and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ONEX.
Onex’ two primary businesses are Private Equity and Credit. In Private Equity, we raise funds from third-party investors and invest them, along with Onex’ own investing capital, through the funds of our private equity platforms: Onex Partners and ONCAP. Similarly, in Credit, we raise and invest capital across several private credit, liquid credit and public equity strategies. Our investors include a broad range of global clients, including public and private pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, family offices and high net worth individuals.
Onex has $48.7 billion in assets under management (“AUM”), of which $32.9 billion is fee-generating and$8.5 billion is Onex’ own investing capital. We generate value for our shareholders through two segments: Investing and Asset Management. Our Investing segment includes gains on our invested capital. Our Asset Management segment generates revenues from the recurring fees clients pay us to manage their capital and includes carried interest from our private equity and private credit funds.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Reporting to the Director, Fund Operations based in Toronto, you will focus primarily on fund accounting and support for Onex’ closed-end private equity funds. Key responsibilities include the review of quarterly and annual financial reports for the funds and related entities, transaction execution support, the completion of compliance deliverables, supporting and providing input to team projects and ad-hoc duties, on an as needed basis. This role will regularly interact with various corporate groups at Onex, including Tax, Legal, Compliance, Investor Relations, Enterprise Technology, and the Investment Teams; and as well the various third-party vendors, including fund auditors, fund administrators, banking partners and Finance IT vendors.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Preparation of quarterly and annual accounts and records for numerous internal entities
- Support and review corporate processes throughout quarter-end and year end processes
- Prepare and review accruals and billings, management fee calculations, waterfall calculations
- Review of quarterly and annual account packages from the fund administrator for a number of private equity funds and related entities
- Support Fund Managers throughout quarter-end and year-end processes
- Support Fund Managers and fund administrators in the delivery and issuance of quarterly investor reporting
- Liaise with fund auditors throughout year-end process
- Oversee and support all other ongoing reporting deliverables of the Funds, including compliance certifications, credit facility compliance and regulatory reporting
- Support Fund Managers in all aspects of investment transactions, including LPA compliance, reporting and performance calculations, foreign currency management, treasury and cash management, and investor communications. This involves interacting with various corporate groups, senior management of the Investment Teams and external stakeholders.
- Monitor, assess and implement new accounting pronouncements impacting the Funds under US GAAP, IFRS and Canadian GAAP.
- Support client service team and fund administrators in the oversight of the investor portal
- Support client service team in the completion of investor inquiries
- Assist with special projects led by the Private Equity Fund Finance Team or in collaboration with other corporate groups
- Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned
WHAT YOU BRING:
Professional Characteristics
- CPA Preferred
- Minimum 3 years related experience
- Strong understanding of US GAAP, IFRS and Canadian GAAP reporting guidelines
- Be able to demonstrate an understanding of funds, fund structures, fee calculations, trading strategies, financial instruments and fund offering documentation.
- Experience working with bank debt, bonds, equities, and FX swaps
- Attention to detail and excellent communication skills necessary
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel a must and Investran experience preferred
- Ability to self-start, multi-task, and meet deadlines
- Entrepreneurial, team-oriented work ethic and personality
Personal Characteristics
- Judgment and Flexibility: Thinks about issues and develops solutions that thoughtfully take the broader context into account. Positively deals with a shifting demand for time, priorities, and the rapid change of your environment
- Ownership and Initiative: Takes ownership for and “rolls up sleeves” to meet objectives
- Excellence: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Ensures quality and demonstrate a strong attention to detail and follow-through. Commits to implementing best practices and continuous improvement
- Presentation: Clearly and confidently communicates and presents complex concepts, analysis, ideas, and information internally and externally
- Presence and self-confidence to interface with the key constituents of the firm including clients, senior executives and other stakeholders
- A pattern of excellence, both personally and professionally, demonstrated by the individual’s education, career track record, intellect, and professional reputation
- A high standard of integrity and ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
- Self-awareness, maturity, irreproachable integrity
- A strong work ethic and seeks to complete work effectively and efficiently
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Our team & Commitment:
Onex is led by our CEO, Bobby Le Blanc, as well as experienced leaders at each of our businesses. We have over 170 investment professionals across all platforms, supported by approximately 265 professionals dedicated to our corporate functions and investment platforms, including our institutional and high net worth relationship professionals. Consistent with our One Onex approach, the teams share and leverage sector expertise, and sourcing and origination opportunities across all business lines.
Our culture is guided by our strong commitment to accountability, intellectual honesty and respect for all our partners and stakeholders. Onex was formed on principles of entrepreneurialism and responsible investing and our team is united in recognizing the value of collaboration, diversity of perspective and background, and an inclusive environment. Our team is a critical factor in our success, and attracting and retaining the best people and strongest investors are an important competitive advantage.
Also crucial to our long-term success is the alignment of interests between the Onex management team, shareholders and clients. Members of our management team have a significant long-term ownership in Onex shares and invest meaningfully in our funds. We believe this alignment creates stronger relationships with both clients and shareholders.
Diversity Equity & Inclusion:
Onex recognizes that a diverse team and inclusive environment are vital in contributing to our continued success as an investor and asset manager. We believe that diverse perspectives create better outcomes for us and our stakeholders, including the companies we invest in, our shareholders, investors and clients, as well as the communities we serve.
Onex’ commitment to diversity and inclusion includes increasing our focus on attracting and retaining employees from diverse backgrounds, creating additional awareness of diversity issues and benefits, fostering and inspiring a more supportive environment where inclusivity is expected and prioritized, and embedding accountability for diversity throughout the firm.
Onex’ Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Council, which is co-chaired by our President and our Head of Shareholder Relations and Communications, includes representation from across all business platforms and geographies. The Council is responsible for championing diversity and inclusion across the firm, including supporting the development and success of Onex’ employee resource groups.
Environmental, Social & Governance:
As a public company, we are committed to delivering value for all of our stakeholders – our shareholders, investors, employees, operating companies and the communities in which we operate. Responsible governance throughout Onex and across our platforms is fundamental to the success of our organization. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of good governance, which builds trust and confidence in our stewardship of capital.
Consistent with our long-held belief that responsible investing is both the right approach to investing, as well as a driver of meaningful stakeholder value, we continue to make enhancements to our environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) program. Recent initiatives include the addition of resources to our ESG team and progress on our efforts to measure carbon emissions across Onex and our investment platforms. To remain aligned with emerging best practices, we participate in several industry initiatives, including the ESG Data Convergence Initiative, Initiative Climat International (“iCI”), the Principles for Responsible Investment (“PRI”), the IFRS Sustainability Alliance and FCLT Global, among others. We expect our program to continue to expand in line with this rapidly evolving area, while remaining rooted in our founding principle of responsible investing.
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Onex Toronto, Ontario, CAN Office
161 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario , Canada, M5J 2S1
