Analyst/Senior Analyst (Associate/Senior Associate), Portfolio Strategy

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Reporting to the Director, Portfolio Strategy, Total Portfolio Management, the primary focus of the Analyst or Senior Analyst is to provide support in the development of OMERS overall investment and portfolio strategy. This may include activities relating to investment approach refinement, high-level portfolio design, performance evaluation, business model best practices, and external market research (e.g. research on global peers, comparable external managers).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and oversee implementation of a 3-year CIO Strategy in coordination with the broader OMERS corporate strategy and business units that will touch on investment strategy, investment approach, portfolio design and operating model refinement.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of OMERS long-term currency management approach, including the strategic framework, objectives and reporting/monitoring.
• Collaborate with investment business units on the articulation of their business unit strategy, strategic priorities and ad-hoc strategy work.
• Perform analysis relating to periodic reviews of the investment operating/business model.
• Conduct research relating to global peers, investment strategies/approaches, benchmark setting, asset allocation and other topics to produce strategic and balance sheet insights.
• Perform in-depth analysis and prepare presentations for OMERS portfolio relating to asset mix, investment strategies and investment performance to contribute to any strategic refinements and total portfolio decisions.
• Synthesize analysis and views into clear, concise messages that can be shared with stakeholders throughout OMERS.
• Engage with cross-OMERS personnel to increase TPM’s knowledge of investment strategies and portfolios.
• Collaborate, share information and insights across investment teams to deliver the best outcomes for the pension plan.
• Mentor less experienced members of the team, sharing information, knowledge and insight to support the growth of the Portfolio Strategy team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 - 6 years’ professional experience working in portfolio management, investment management, management consulting and/or financial services/asset management; experience at a pension fund or asset management firm is an asset.
• Strong understanding of asset allocation, portfolio analysis, a broad range of investment securities/products and investment management firm operations.
• Advanced analytical and quantitative skills (e.g., data analysis and manipulation using Excel).
• Proficiency in building a narrative using PowerPoint as well as strong written and verbal communication with the ability to influence and persuade.
• Familiarity with strategic thinking, understanding strategic planning and its application to investment business models.
• Ability to synthesize complex topics into presentations for senior management or leadership.
• Familiarity with financial database software such as FactSet, Bloomberg is an asset.
• A willingness to act with a high degree of initiative and ability to deliver results.

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