Senior Analyst, Portfolio Strategy

at  OMERS

Referred applicants should NOT apply directly to this role.
All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current OMERS and Oxford employee, and then must apply through the unique link received via their email.
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Under the leadership of the Chief Investment Officer, the Total Portfolio Management Group (TPM) provides a holistic lens across the OMERS investment portfolio, with responsibility for trading, liquidity management, portfolio strategy, portfolio analytics and capital allocation. The Total Portfolio Management group works closely with the broader investment teams and partners to integrate best-in-class thinking on portfolio construction and support the continued evolution of the investment strategy.
Reporting to the Director, Portfolio Strategy, Total Portfolio Management, the primary focus of the Senior Analyst is to provide support in the development of OMERS overall investment and portfolio strategy. This may include activities relating to investment approach refinement, high-level portfolio design, performance evaluation, business model best practices, operating plan development and external market research (e.g. research on global peers, comparable external managers).

QUALIFICATIONS:

5+ years professional experience working in investment management, management consulting and/or financial services/asset management; pension fund experience is an asset
Familiarity with asset allocation, broad range of investment securities/products and operating models of investment management firms
Ability to see the big picture and apply a structured approach to problem solve, answer an abstract question and think strategically
Ability to synthesize complex topics into presentations for senior management or leadership
Detail-oriented and innately curious with an interest in staying ahead of trends and continually learning about new topics
A high attention to detail that complements your ability to see the big picture
Proficiency of MS Excel and PowerPoint
Familiarity with financial database software such as FactSet, Bloomberg is an asset
A willingness to act with a high degree of initiative and ability to deliver results
Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to build relationships across OMERS
Ability to prioritize among several tasks while delivering high-quality products within deadlines
Ability to contribute to and foster a collegial and creative team culture
Humility and self-awareness, values feedback, invites and integrates different perspectives
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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

Develop a 3-year CIO Strategy in coordination with the broader OMERS corporate strategy and business units that will touch on investment strategy, investment approach, portfolio design and operating model refinement
Collaborate with investment business units on the articulation of their business unit strategy, strategic priorities and ad-hoc strategy work
Perform analysis relating to periodic reviews of the investment operating/business model
Conduct research relating to global peers, investment strategies/approaches, benchmark setting, asset allocation and other topics to produce strategic and balance sheet insights
Perform in-depth analysis and prepare presentations for OMERS portfolio relating to asset mix, investment strategies and investment performance to assist in total portfolio decisions
Synthesizing analysis and views into clear, concise messages that can be shared with stakeholders throughout OMERS
Engaging with cross-OMERS personnel to increase TPM’s knowledge of investment strategies and portfolios
Collaborating, sharing information and insights across investment teams to deliver the best outcomes for the pension plan
Mentoring less experienced members of the team, sharing information, knowledge and insight to support the growth of the Portfolio Strategy team