Excellent development opportunity within the Public Investments Operations division at OTPP. This role supports the direct operation of the unit, including troubleshooting, ad hoc projects and other duties as required. From time to time this role could assume review responsibilities of other staff members work.
In this role, you will collaborate with members of Investment Technology and Investments as well as external clients, service providers, consultants and vendors in the delivery of business as usual and projects, to meet the Plan's changing requirements.
Critical duties are to be carried out and completed same day. This position carries a high degree of responsibility as the dollar value of transactions is significant and errors can result in large losses for the fund which may not be recoverable.
Who you'll work withThis role reports to Manager, Collateral & Liquidity Operations.
What you'll do
Under the guidance of team members, you will carry out daily work within the Investment Finance units including:
Complete critical priorities for the day
Co-ordinate work to meet deadlines
Identify, analyze, respond to and resolve issues and problems
Determine and carry out appropriate solutions
Verifies information and upholds controls:
Ensure internal control standards are being met
Ensure completeness and accuracy of information
Check and reconcile information to ensure accuracy
Follow up on and resolve discrepancies
Ensure up to date documentation
Key Contributor to a variety of projects:
Positively contribute to the delivery of project and change management initiatives
Liaise with other teams (IT, Investments etc) as needed projects
Direct activities and tasks related to system upgrades, new releases, and bug fixes
Other:
Provides information and requests information as needed to internal clients and established external suppliers (eg. Custodian, Counterparties, Systems providers, etc.)
Investigates system handling of products including testing of problems and testing of new systems
Analyses and implements new processes and systems
Maximizes the use of technology in all work processes
Provides constructive ideas relative to financial operations
Documents processes and procedures
Maintains personal awareness and current knowledge of issues affecting operations
Represents OTPP in a professional manner
Backs up team members during absences
Other duties as requested
Relevant university degree (such as Business, Economics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Computer Science) or equivalent relevant experience with Investment Finance processes
1+ years of experience in Investment Finance processes,
Collateral management experience is preferred
Excellent analytical skills and the ability to think through problems, assess a variety of factors and recommend a solution
Excellent quantitative and computer skills (Excel and Access), including an understanding of database concepts
Good background skills and knowledge of accounting and reconciliation processes
Must be able to work to deadlines, adapt to a rapidly changing environment and sustain high productivity levels
Must be extremely detail oriented, organized and thorough
Self starter, confident, innovative, team player
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Must be able to effectively deal with internal and external clients and suppliers
What we’re offering
Competitive compensation
Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development
A flexible work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working
Our Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year
Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis
At Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create, reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background and experience. Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development, networking & mentoring. We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves. To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, check out Life at Teachers'.
How to apply
Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today! You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.
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Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.
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FinanceVacancy:
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Requisition ID:
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Skills Required
- Relevant university degree (Business, Economics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Computer Science) or equivalent experience
- 1+ years of experience in Investment Finance processes
- Collateral management experience
- Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving ability
- Excellent quantitative and computer skills (Excel and Access) and understanding of database concepts
- Knowledge of accounting and reconciliation processes
- Ability to work to deadlines, adapt to changing environment, and sustain high productivity
- Extreme attention to detail, organized and thorough
- Self-starter, confident, innovative, team player
- Good interpersonal and communication skills; able to deal effectively with internal and external clients and suppliers
- Legally entitled to work in the country where the role is located
What We Do
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP) is a provider of single-profession pension plans. Its primary activities involve managing pensions and investing plan assets on behalf of both working and retired teachers. The organization maintains a diverse investment portfolio across various asset classes, including equities, infrastructure, natural resources, capital markets, and real estate, with a global presence and a commitment to innovation and growth.
