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The Risk team and is deeply integrated within OMERS and operates on a foundational principle of trusted partner aligned to and supporting the overall objectives of OMERS. We provide both an independent view of risk-taking activities, as well as analytics and research to inform portfolio construction and risk optimization.
As a member of this team, you will be responsible for:
Contributing to the ongoing development of a leading Risk program to support OMERS investment activities and the evolution of its investment strategies.
Working with investment data to help ramp up the development of insightful tools that support the measurement and reporting of investment risk.
Supporting the research, testing, and development of analytical measures of performance and market, liquidity, credit, and emerging risks.
Supporting portfolio risk governance and reviews across various asset classes, including public and private assets.
Supporting the team’s technology and automation initiatives
Working as a liaison with the IT team to help enhance our data pipelines, risk tools and dashboard development.
Interacting and building relationships with investment professionals across Risk and the investment teams to understand and communicate the needs of the business.
Leveraging internal and external systems to source large datasets to answer key investment questions.
Supporting in the enhancement of our data quality and governance initiatives.
Creating interactive dashboards for portfolio managers and investment executives to visualize and customize risk.
Supporting the team in the creation of new analytical frameworks.
To succeed in this role, you:
The ideal candidate for this role is a student with a strong interest in Risk and Data Science, with a desire to apply their knowledge in the investment management domain.
Requirements:
Enrolment in a university degree in a quantitative discipline such as Math, Statistics, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
Previous experience (including co/op or internship) in capital markets, pensions and/or risk management is a strong plus.
Hands-on experience working with large datasets using numerical computing tools, with a desire to understand business risks through data
Ability to understand and apply complex financial and statistical principles and methods
Ability to build effective relationships internally and externally
Has exceptional communication skills
Is eager to learn and has strong intellectual curiosity
Experience using Python and Power BI (and/or similar experience creating visualizations and dashboards) is a plus
Broad understanding of major investment assets classes (equities, fixed income, derivatives) and alternative asset classes (private equity, infrastructure, and real estate)
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
The expected salary range for this position is $66,300.00 - $87,750.00 per year, prorated based on the term of the contract.
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.
OMERS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about OMERS and has not been reviewed or approved by OMERS.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a standout part of total rewards, anchored by a defined benefit pension that provides predictable lifetime income and includes survivor, disability, bridge, and inflation-protection features. The plan is often treated as materially more valuable than typical RRSP matching, despite requiring employee contributions.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Compensation is frequently characterized as fair or well-paid in certain roles, and the overall package is sometimes framed as “excellent compensation” when pay and benefits are considered together. Pay competitiveness appears strongest in investment-focused groups and in higher-cost markets.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Non-pension benefits are described as strong in areas like wellness and mental health support, alongside lifestyle allowances and paid-time-off features. These elements add perceived value beyond base salary and bonus.
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Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, with $133.6 CAD billion in net assets as of June 30, 2024. With employees in our offices in Toronto, London, New York, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe, OMERS invests and administers pensions for over half a million active, deferred and retired employees of 1,000 municipalities, school boards, libraries, police and fire departments, and other local agencies in communities across Ontario
