Student, Portfolio Construction - Toronto, Canada - OMERS

OMERS

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Why join us?

Are you looking to join a dynamic pension plan that embodies the strong values of its 500,000 members and is an industry leading global investor? If so, we would love to tell you our story.

At OMERS we put our people first and are proud to embrace the diversity of thought and leadership that comes from having locations in Toronto, London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe.

Our culture is truly one of a kind.

We get stuff done, and have fun doing it We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live with an ever-constant eye to the global investment markets.

Under the leadership of the Chief Investment Officer, the Total Portfolio Management Group provides a holistic lens across the OMERS investment portfolio, with responsibility for asset allocation, currency, liquidity management and economic research at the total portfolio level.

The Total Portfolio Management group works closely with the broader investment teams and partners to integrate best-in-class thinking across OMERS to support balance sheet growth.

As a member of the Portfolio Construction group, the student will contribute to the team's mission of improving OMERS' ability to meet its pension promise by supporting better, more informed investment decisions regarding regional exposures, asset classes, sectors and other characteristics at a total portfolio level.

You will contribute in a variety of ways to TPM strategies, methodologies, and decisions, which will impact numerous aspects of the Plan investment portfolio.

As a member of this team, you will be responsible for:
Creating clear, concise presentations that communicate ideas in a simple, visually appealing way
Working with team members to provide analysis related to overall portfolio construction, liquidity, and foreign currency management
Enhancing and supporting automation, data management, visualization, and analytics to improve the group's tool set and reporting
Support web development and/or database-linked tools to improve dynamic modeling of Plan metrics and investment scenarios
Ad-hoc projects and research as required

To succeed in this role, you bring:
Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Industry interest in investments or capital markets
Strong analytical skills with some exposure to programming (python, SQL and working with large data sets) would be considered an asset
Good understanding of Microsoft Office (specifically Excel and PowerPoint) and Bloomberg
Experience articulating complex analysis into simple language for senior leaders
A passion for discussing, debating, and implementing investment strategies
Ability to contribute to and foster a collegial and creative team culture
Intellectual curiosity and a firm commitment to continually learn
Drive, self-motivation, and the ability to take initiative
A high attention to detail that complements your ability to see the big picture
Humility and self-awareness, you value feedback, and invite and integrate different perspectives
The ability to prioritize competing tasks while delivering high-quality products within deadlines
Experience producing clear, logical, and convincing arguments and explaining complex ideas simply

What's In It for You:

The opportunity to develop and grow your investment expertise while being a part of an engaged team of investors committed to meeting the pension promise
Ongoing learning, mentorship, and networking opportunities
Collaboration with colleagues and leaders who offer diverse experiences and expertise in a supportive environment
The opportunity to be part of the student community at OMERS & Oxford
An orientation program to set you up for success during your work term
Networking and educational session with different leaders across the business

Our story:

Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada's largest defined benefit pension plans, with $127.4 billion in net assets as at June 30, 2023.

OMERS is a jointly-sponsored pension plan, with more than 1,000 participating employers ranging from large cities to local agencies, and over half a million active, deferred and retired members.

OMERS members include union and non-union employees of municipalities, school boards, local boards, transit systems, electrical utilities, emergency services and children's aid societies across Ontario.

Contributions to the Plan are funded equally by members and employers.

OMERS teams work in Toronto, London, New York, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe - serving members and employers and originating and managing a diversified portfolio of high-quality investments in public markets, private equity, infrastructure and real estate.

OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committ