Best Buyside Opportunities in Toronto

What are the top Buyside opportunities in Toronto. Here is a short list I have so far.

PE: Pensions, Altas, ONEX

Public Equities: Polar AM, Waratah

Credit: Pensions


I'm definitely missing some large players.

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Based on the most helpful WSO content, you're on the right track with your list. Toronto indeed has a vibrant buyside scene. Here's a bit more to add to your list:

For Private Equity, you've mentioned Pensions, Altas, and ONEX. You might also want to consider Birch Hill Equity Partners, a leading mid-market private equity firm.

In Public Equities, besides Polar AM and Waratah, there are other significant players like CI Investments and Fidelity Investments Canada.

In the Credit sector, apart from Pensions, there are firms like TD Asset Management and CIBC Asset Management that have a strong presence.

Remember, this is not an exhaustive list and there are many other firms in Toronto that offer great buyside opportunities. Keep researching and networking to find the best fit for you. Good luck!

Sources: Walk me through the Canadian IB sector, Buyside comp in Canada, Here's how they made it to front office up in Canada

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Not all pensions are equal.



Not sure what you mean by "best", but always thought these were good opportunities - Brookfield, Sagard, Clairvest, Vertu, Georgian, Imperial, Peloton, Round13 (haven't followed much but Sanjeev has a track record in tech), Torquest,.


All pensions big or small pay very similarly - I can confirm

 

Heard culture is bad and even the IT guys need to wear suit and tie work. However, top shop to work at for infra/energy transition.

 

Third Eye Capital for distressed / special situations 

I didn't give you MS but you're getting it because their track record and disclosure is very questionable.  

lol someone at TEC clearly read this and had their feelings hurt.  turned down an offer to interview there years ago btw.  but enjoy pumping up the NAV and distributing income to investors with newly raised capital.

https://opmwire.com/third-eye-capital-and-ninepoint-pik-deals/

 

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