About the role#
The Total Portfolio Management group helps optimize the OMERS balance sheet using a total portfolio approach. We lead the development of asset allocation recommendations, manage liquidity and funding, and trade in public markets. As a Student Analyst, you will support portfolio management functions within the Liquidity Management team. You will gain insight into both public and private asset management while working with our Trading team.
What you'll do#
- Support portfolio management of funding portfolios, including leverage and financing decisions.
- Liaise with Traders on transactions and assist with trade capture into the order management system.
- Provide portfolio analysis and research to identify opportunities for portfolio enhancement.
- Conduct scenario analysis to support portfolio construction and investment strategies.
- Enhance and support automation, data visualization, and analytics to improve reporting tools.
- Support the oversight and optimization of total plan leverage and liquidity.
- Build and maintain relationships with internal teams, banks, rating agencies, and industry professionals.
- Synthesize analysis into clear messages for stakeholders.
- Collaborate across investment teams to share information and communicate strategic investment direction.
What you'll need#
- A university degree in business, economics, or a quantitative discipline.
- A keen interest in financial markets, macro-economics, currency, and thematic research.
- Industry experience in portfolio management, capital markets, or strategy at a financial institution, pension fund, or asset management firm.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas and results simply.
- Intellectual curiosity, diligence, and a proactive approach to learning.
- Experience working with large amounts of data and high attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and deliver projects.
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Familiarity with CRD, Bloomberg, and PowerBI is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario.
- Term: Winter 2027 (4 months).
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full time.
About OMERS
OMERS is a defined benefit pension plan based in Toronto. It manages assets for over half a million active and retired employees of Ontario municipalities, police, and fire departments. The organization operates globally with offices in cities including London, New York, and Singapore. It was founded in 1962 and employs nearly 1,700 people.
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