• Job Description

  Req#: JR-5679

  Why join us?

  Are you looking to join a dynamic pension plan that embodies the strong values of its 500,000 members and is an industry leading global investor? If so, we would love to tell you our story.
  
  At OMERS we put our people first and are proud to embrace the diversity of thought and leadership that comes from having locations in Toronto, London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe. Our culture is truly one of a kind. We get stuff done, and have fun doing it! We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live with an ever-constant eye to the global investment markets.

  We are looking for a highly motivated co-op student to join our Corporate Finance team in Toronto – part of a world-class, winning culture that prioritizes people development and focuses on long-term growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure across OMERS and experience in FP&A, business partnership, financial systems, and process excellence and/or automation.

  Please note this is an 8-month co-op position.

  Job responsibilities:

  Supporting the Corporate and Enterprise Financial Planning & Analysis teams and reporting to the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis, the student will:

  • Assist with the planning and preparation of materials for the annual Operating Plan

  • Assist with preparing budget to actual variance reports, presentations, and other financial analysis/reporting

  • Collaborate on projects to improve existing processes and enhance our financial systems

  • Research benchmarks, market industry trends, and performance indicators

  • Contribute to ad hoc assignments and special projects as required

  You should apply if:

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate business program, specializing in Accounting or Finance

  • Strong interest in pursuing a career in Corporate Finance

  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

  • Analytical, organized, and great attention to detail

  • Involvements demonstrating leadership and collaboration

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint

  • Experience with data visualization (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau) or automating processes is a plus

  What’s in it for you

  • A team that is ready to focus on your growth and development

  • Continuous learning across different areas of the business

  • Opportunity to be part of the student community at OMERS & Oxford

  • An orientation program to set you up for success during your work term!

  • Networking and educational sessions with different leaders across the business

  We believe that time together in the office is important for OMERS and Oxford, the strength of our employees, and the work we do for our pension members. In delivering on our pension promise, keeping us connected to our work and each other, our flexible hybrid work guideline requires teams to come in to the office 3 days per week.

  IMPORTANT: Application Instructions:

  To ensure your application is submitted to our applicant tracking system accurately, please follow the instructions below.

  Please include all required documents (Resume, Cover Letter, Unofficial Transcript, etc.) in one combined file . Your application may be submitted in PDF of Microsoft Word format.

  Our story:

  Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, with $127.4 billion in net assets as at June 30, 2023. OMERS is a jointly-sponsored pension plan, with more than 1,000 participating employers ranging from large cities to local agencies, and over half a million active, deferred and retired members. OMERS members include union and non-union employees of municipalities, school boards, local boards, transit systems, electrical utilities, emergency services and children’s aid societies across Ontario. Contributions to the Plan are funded equally by members and employers. OMERS teams work in Toronto, London, New York, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe – serving members and employers and originating and managing a diversified portfolio of high-quality investments in public markets, private equity, infrastructure and real estate.

  OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At OMERS inclusion and diversity means belonging. How we create a sense of belonging is through our employees and our vast network of Employee Resource Groups. Whether you are passionate about gender, pride, or visible minorities, we have groups that are focused on making a difference in all of our lives.

• About the company

  The Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System is a Canadian pension fund created by Ontario provincial statute in 1962 to manage the retirement benefits of all local government employees in the Canadian province of Ontario.

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