About the role#
As a student in the Portfolio Construction group, you will support the Total Portfolio Management team. This group oversees asset allocation, currency, liquidity management, and economic research. You will help the team make informed investment decisions regarding regional exposures, asset classes, and sectors to support the pension plan.
What you'll do#
- Create clear, concise presentations that communicate ideas in a simple and visually appealing way.
- Provide analysis on overall portfolio construction, liquidity, and foreign currency management.
- Enhance automation, data management, and visualization tools to improve reporting.
- Support web development or database-linked tools for dynamic modeling of Plan metrics and investment scenarios.
- Apply quantitative methods or fundamental research to generate portfolio and market insights.
- Complete ad-hoc projects and research as needed.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree in Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Strong analytical skills and interest in investments or capital markets.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, and knowledge of Bloomberg.
- Exposure to programming languages like Python and SQL, along with experience working with large data sets.
- Ability to explain complex analysis and logical arguments simply to senior leaders.
- A commitment to learning, self-motivation, and the ability to take initiative.
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage competing tasks and deadlines.
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to contribute to a creative team culture.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Term: Winter 2027 (4 months).
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
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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