What has been most surprising about your Brookfield experience?  The level of mobility across the organization. In my four years with Brookfield, I've worked in two different offices (Gatineau and Toronto), two different businesses (infrastructure and renewable power) and two different functions (market research and investor relations). 

What do you find most remarkable about the firm?  I get the chance to interface across functional groups, geographies and different levels of seniority, which provides a tremendous breadth of insight. You’re involved in the decision-making process at all stages of your career, and there is really no better way to learn. 

What advice would you offer to potential candidates?  Brookfield has a self-starter, fast-paced and collaborative culture. You're encouraged to constantly push yourself beyond your comfort zone. There are no defined boundaries for your job, as long as you're constantly thinking about how to create value.

Why did you choose Brookfield? It was the history, the people and the opportunity. Brookfield has a remarkable history, and it was clear that this history is still manifest in its people. Given the firm’s rapid growth, I also had the chance to contribute to building something new.

What makes Brookfield a unique place? There is a focus on identifying and developing talent internally. People are given the ability to spearhead deals, lead teams and take on large assignments at a very early stage in their career.

What part of your work has been most rewarding? For me, it’s been seeing the direct impact of my work. In my relatively short tenure, I’ve been fortunate to do work that has directly contributed to sizable investments and the starting of a new fund.   

What advice would you offer to potential candidates? Brookfield rewards employees who strive for excellence, as opposed to just meeting the job requirements. People who prove themselves to be good stewards of their current roles have historically been given more and more responsibility.

What has surprised you the most about the firm?  The teamwork culture continues to surprise me. We have such a diverse group of people, with colleagues all over the world, and these teams from different disciplines and geographies are able to come together, work very well together and produce some powerful results. 

What makes Brookfield a unique place?  There are some really smart people, which you might find in other places, but when you combine that with a culture of teamwork and the highest commitment to integrity and ethics, you end up with a truly unique edge. 

What do you find most remarkable about the firm?   All employees row in the same direction. We understand that we have an important role to play that is part of a larger, broader effort. 

What part of your work have you found most rewarding?  I was the leading associate in one of the largest, most complex multi-billion-dollar M&A transactions in Colombia, South America, where I am originally from. This was a transformative transaction for the business and a significant achievement for me personally.