Senior Analyst, Technology Strategy & Innovation

at  OMERS

Why join us?
Are you looking to join a dynamic pension plan that embodies the strong values of its 600,000 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.
Reporting to the Manager of Customer Success and Innovation, as the Analyst of Technology Strategy and Innovation, your primary accountability is to support the relationship between Data and technology teams and their customers . You will be responsible for fostering strong relationships, supporting the technology business partner function, and aligning technology with business objectives .
A Customer Success Analyst plays a key role in ensuring that customers achieve their desired outcomes while using Data and Technology products and services . Their main responsibilities include providing continuous support to customers to maximize their satisfaction and success by proactively engaging with them to understand their needs and challenges. This involves supporting the team for monitoring customer health metrics, addressing any issues promptly, and acting as a liaison between the customer and technology teams.
This position requires a professional with a deep understanding of technology, business acumen, building strong relationships, and a proven track record of being in a customer focused technology team .

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field ;
3 years of experience in technology driven roles .
1-2 years of strategy, consulting, tech, or other relevant experience
Excellent organization, communication , problem solving and prioritization skills
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in an environment with competing priorities
Proven experience in a team where technology & business partner for a common objective
Experience working with and successfully influencing customers
Basic understanding of business operations, market dynamics, and technology trends.
S trong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
Track record of successfully leading technology teams and driving innovation.
Proven ability to earn trust through data-based insights, delivering results, influencing, and relating to others.
Excellent communication skills - should be able to explain the technical aspects in the non-technical language to the business and relevant stakeholders.
Demonstrate curiosity in business processes to challenge the established thinking and help generate new ideas and approaches to problem solving.
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.

Customer Success
Support the manager to d evelop and maintain a customer roadmap with the products and initiatives based on business impact, customer value, and technological feasibility.
P roactively engaging with our customers to understand and document their business objectives , unique challenges, and opportunities, and identify ways in which technology can address and enhance their decision-making and operations .
Gather and analyze customer feedback and usage data of various Data and Technology services to understand customer needs and pain points
Assist or lead with the development of recommendations and presentations of various Product and services applicable to the Customers based on their needs.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with business teams and Data & Technology teams
Become an expert in the Data & Technology products and services to be able to make connections between customer needs and available offerings .
Champion the adoption of core technology programs and initiatives to deliver on the D&T team’s collaborative priorities.
Support the manager to b uild a model of support to increase the effectiveness of the relationship between D&T and our customers.
Apply independent, sound judgment, and navigate complex issues with a view to customer success.
Leadership and Influence
Ability to lead self and manage your work effectively
Demonstrate leadership within the D&T function through transparency, and championing communication, collaboration across teams, our organizational culture, and values.
Collaboration
Build and nurture strong relationships with the Data and Technology & Business teams
Energized by achieving goals in a collaborative environment.
Prioritize strong and effective cross-collaboration across Data and Technology.
Collaborate with the Technology Product and Services team to drive our business goals forward.
Leverage the D&T’s technical expertise to ensure our technology programs are not only innovative but also strategically aligned with the evolving needs of the business.
Share learnings with D&T to drive continuous improvement and operational effectiveness.
Innovation
Stay current on innovative and emerging technology advancements.
Manage multiple project workstreams, including supporting problem-solving sessions, workshops and interviews with cross-functional and business line working team members and subject matter experts
Synthesize findings and present clear recommendation plans to ensure impactful project outcomes.