Principal, Real Estate Investment Building Ontario Fund

The Opportunity Headquartered in Toronto, the Building Ontario Fund (BOF) is a new independent, board-governed agency that will facilitate investment by trusted institutional investors in critically needed large-scale infrastructure projects within the province. The agency’s mandate is to invest in, and seek to attract investment from, qualified institutional investors, public sector entities, governments, and Indigenous communities in Ontario infrastructure projects that will generate revenue and are in the public’s interest. BOF will do this by: Investing in infrastructure and appropriately allocating risks amongst the Corporation and other investors Structuring proposals and negotiating agreements with investors in infrastructure projects Receiving and assessing unsolicited ideas and proposals for infrastructure Providing advisory services with respect to financing infrastructure projects PURPOSE OF POSITION Accountable for the financing of affordable housing opportunities (Projects). Typical Projects will involve seeking construction finance and/or term debt facilities from BOF, that will act as a bridge to longer term/take out finance to be provided by another Lender(s). This role will leverage commercial lending experience and expertise to assist the Building Ontario Fund (BOF) to structure customized lending solutions that respond to Project and Borrower needs, and drive policy objectives and financial returns for BOF. Key Responsibilities Investment Origination and Triage Support ongoing evaluation of pipeline opportunities. Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with Project Sponsors/Borrowers, to better understand Sponsor/Borrower and Project needs. Support development of financing solutions that respond to Sponsor / Borrower and Project needs, while respecting BOF policy objectives, pricing structures and risk management frameworks. Prepare, or oversee preparation of Project Screening materials and Board submissions. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant news, market trends and competitive landscape. Investment Underwriting, Structuring and Deal Execution Bring expertise to and lead the underwriting and analysis of Sponsor/Borrower credit strength and Project financial viability. Complete, or oversee the completion of, credit assessments and pricing models. Support high value negotiations with project Sponsors/Borrowers to establish acceptable loan terms and conditions. Lead the drafting of project term sheets and commitment letters (with support from assigned legal counsel). Prepare, or oversee preparation of, Project materials for Management Investment Committee and for Board submissions. Oversee and ensure completion of all necessary Project loan documentation (with input and support from BOF Legal and Finance teams and assigned legal counsel). Loan Administration and Asset Management Work closely with and support BOF Finance functions with recording and accounting for Project loans within BOF financial systems. Work closely with and support BOF Finance functions with validating of Project funding requests, drawdowns/advances. Proactively monitor loan performance, identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to safeguard the BOF’s resources and reputation. Receive and assess Sponsor/Borrower requests for consents, postponements and/or amendments to loan structure, and develop recommendations for responding to any such requests. Monitor maturity and repayment of loans and ensure all Sponsor/Borrower obligations to BOF have been fully satisfied. Leadership and Strategy Provide mentorship and deal leadership to junior team members of Project deal teams, fostering a culture of innovation, integrity, and accountability. Support the development of BOF lending workstreams and lending best practices. Share commercial lending expertise and experience with other BOF deal teams and members of the Investments function. Provide excellent customer service and build long-term relationships with Sponsors/Borrowers to promote BOF’s lending solutions. Support the development and execution of BOF strategic vision, aligning investment objectives with the needs of Ontario’s priority sectors. Qualifications Education and Experience Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Mathematics, or related field, or equivalent experience. MBA or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Designation preferred, but not required . A minimum of seven (7) years of real estate investment, commercial lending, corporate finance, project finance, investment banking, private equity or related investment sector work, with a minimum of five (5) years of real estate lending/commercial lending experience. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of investment theories, principles and practices, business finance/management operations and requirements, sector trends and challenges, and regulatory, partnership and funding/financial issues. Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management principles and due diligence analysis to monitor and manage loan portfolios, proactively identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies. Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills, to support and/or lead high-value negotiations on loan terms and conditions with Borrowers. Sound leadership skills to direct and mentor a deal team during loan negotiations to achieve optimal, mutually beneficial agreements. Strong research and analytical skills to lead market research initiatives to support lending decisions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external Borrowers. Excellent organizational and priority management skills. Financial acumen and proficiency in credit analysis to underwrite and analyze credit and financial information to determine credit worthiness of potential Borrowers and Projects. Collaborative, team-oriented mindset that prioritizes team needs and goals, and works to foster collective success. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Application To apply, please send your resume to HR@buildingonfund.ca by Monday, October 10, 2025. We thank you for your interest in the Building Ontario Fund. Applicant selection is based on, but not limited to technical competence, in-depth experience in relevant sectors and educational background. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part of the recruitment process. At Building Ontario Fund, we are committed to diversity, transparency and inclusion. We believe our strength comes from having a team with the right diverse skills and abilities selected through a merit-based competitive process. We actively encourage applications from people regardless of nationality, religion, gender, race, disability or sexual orientation. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Toronto, Ontario, CA

Posted Date: 10/13/2025