• Job Description

  Req#: JR-5662

  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.

  Job responsibilities:

  • Responsible for public market securities and ensuring book of record data related to life cycle events is complete, accurate and timely.
  • Perform daily verifications between internal and external data for positions, transactions, income and cash. Analyze, explain and resolve all discrepancies on a timely basis.
  • Assist in identifying and assisting in implementing workflow improvements including automation of current processes.
  • Update existing procedures documentation to areas of responsibility. Assist in developing new documentation as required.
  • Prepare reports on public market security information as requested.
  • Assist with special projects as requested.
  • Maintain up to date knowledge of OMERS policies regarding investment authority, signing authority, and third-party agreements and apply to daily activities to ensure compliance.
  • Maintain strong understanding of investment products and customer needs in order to respond quickly and accurately to questions and issues that arise.
  • Foster effective working relationships inclusive of the other teams within CMF, OMERS investment divisions, and external counterparties, prime brokers, custodians as appropriate.

  You should apply if:

  • Current enrollment in an undergraduate Business Administration/Commerce and a demonstrated passion and capability in Investment Operations.
  • Pursuit or completion of relevant industry courses will be an asset.
  • Exposure to public markets, cash and collateral administration, investment accounting, and audit control practices.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities to meet deadlines. Needs to be flexible.
  • Detail oriented and demonstrate aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis and problem solving.
  • Proficient in Excel and Word. Investment accounting systems experience will be an asset (eg. Calypso, Charles River Development (CRD) and Bloomberg).
    

  What’s in it for you

  • We welcome a strong team player to be part of a collaborative culture.
  • At OMERS we put our people first. We strive to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. Diversity and Inclusion at OMERS means we respect and value the broadest range of experiences, geographies, gender, ethnicities, and perspectives as key elements of our culture.
  • 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 session with different leaders across the business

  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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