Student, Economic Research (Summer 2026, 8 Months)

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We are a purpose-driven, dynamic and sustainable pension plan. An industry leading global investor with teams in Toronto to London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe. We embody the values of our 640,000 members, placing their best interests at the heart of everything we do.

Join us to accelerate your growth & development, prioritize wellness, build connections, and support the communities where we live and work.

Don’t just work anywhere — come build tomorrow together with us.

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As a member of this team, you will be responsible for:

Within the framework of authorized policies, approved budgets and operating goals:
• Help expand our country analysis capabilities and coverage

• Maintain databases, PowerPoint presentations, internal websites, and analytical tools
• Monitor, analyze and produce research on economic and financial developments
• Assist in the preparation of internal and external reports, including collecting, organizing and analyzing information from a variety of sources
• Provide research assistance as needed to Economic Research team
• Ad hoc research projects

To succeed in this role, you have:
• Pursuing a masters or undergraduate degree in Economics or Business
• Knowledge of economics and understanding of the financial sector
• Experience using Bloomberg and Microsoft Office
• Experience working in a research assistant role
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Self-starter with ability to work constructively within a team and perform effectively in periodic, higher pressure situations.

You may also be eligible to receive an annual Incentive Award pursuant to our Short-term Incentive plan and our Long-Term Incentive plan (if applicable), and to participate in our group benefits and retirement plans – details on these elements of compensation are included within OMERS & Oxford offer letters.

As one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the members we proudly serve.

From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.

Note: OMERS uses artificial intelligence tools to assist in the recruitment process.