Student, Finance Analyst, Continuous Improvement & Transformation (Summer 2 at OMERS

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 May, 26

Salary

56550.0

Posted On

22 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Technology, Data Analysis, Process Optimization, System Operations, Issue Triage, Troubleshooting, Stakeholder Discussions, Business Process Documentation, AI, Automation, Microsoft 365, Copilot, Oracle Cloud, Anaplan Platform, Program Management, KPI Automation

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Choose a workplace that empowers your impact. Join a global workplace where employees thrive. One that embraces diversity of thought, expertise and experience. A place where you can personalize your employee journey to be — and deliver — your best. We are a purpose-driven, dynamic and sustainable pension plan. An industry leading global investor with teams in Toronto to London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe. We embody the values of our 640,000 members, placing their best interests at the heart of everything we do. Join us to accelerate your growth & development, prioritize wellness, build connections, and support the communities where we live and work. Don’t just work anywhere — come build tomorrow together with us. Know someone at OMERS or Oxford Properties? Great! If you're referred, have them submit your name through Workday first. Then, watch for a unique link in your email to apply. Why join us? Do you love a good challenge? Are you known as the person who thinks outside the box, gets results, and has fun doing it? Are you curious about technology and the inner workings of a Finance team? Do you enjoy working with a team that feels more like a family? OMERS Corporate Finance is looking for an eager and curious student with a passion for helping others, the grit to solve problems, a growth mindset to learn, and a desire to move the organization forward. We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live and embodying the values of our 500,000 members. Our culture is truly one of a kind; we get stuff done and have fun doing it! Our ambitions are high: we aim to be the best Corporate Finance team in the global pension industry. Position Scope: This role offers hands-on experience in financial technology, data analysis, and process optimization within a dynamic corporate environment. The successful candidate will support system operations, assist with projects, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. In delivering on our pension promise, keeping us connected to our work and each other, our flexible hybrid work guideline requires teams to come into the office 4 days per week. This position provides opportunities to collaborate with Corporate Finance colleagues and other Finance and technology professionals across the enterprise. Key Responsibilities: Assist with enhancing day-to-day operations of financial systems (e.g., Oracle Financials), including issue triage, troubleshooting support and coordination of escalations. Support key process workshops and stakeholder discussions, including preparation of materials, documenting outcomes and tracking follow-ups. Assist in documenting and analyzing business processes, with a focus on identifying opportunities for AI and automation. Contribute to process improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities for automation, including assisting with the development of agents across applications such as Microsoft 365 (e.g., Copilot) and Oracle Cloud. Support the evolution of the Anaplan platform, including testing support and providing status updates and reporting on progress. Develop recommendations and prepare presentations to communicate project insights, risks, and opportunities. Provide program management support for large initiatives including tracking tasks, updating project plans, and monitoring risks and dependencies. Contribute to Corporate Finance automation initiatives, including KPI automation and workflow enhancements. Participate in other activities as needed, based on team priorities and opportunities that arise. Qualifications: Enrolled in a post-secondary program in Business, Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related fields Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously Excellent written and verbal communication skills A self-starter, proactive and motivated to create positive change Strong PowerPoint and Storyboarding skills Proficiency in MS Office tools (Copilot, Teams, Outlook, Excel); familiarity with financial systems (Oracle, Anaplan) is an asset Bonus Experience: Experience in project delivery Exposure to AI concepts, data analytics or process automation Experience supporting documentation efforts such as process maps, requirements, or meeting summaries. Understanding business processes (financial reporting, accounts payable, intercompany, financial planning & analysis) What you demonstrate: Curiosity, humility and an eagerness to learn People-first focus with a team-oriented mentality Sense of urgency, optimism, and a desire to deliver excellence Strong orientation towards strategy, change and results This posting is for an existing vacancy. The expected salary range for this position is $44,850.00 - $56,550.00 per year, prorated based on the term of the contract. You may also be eligible to receive an annual Incentive Award pursuant to our Short-term Incentive plan and our Long-Term Incentive plan (if applicable), and to participate in our group benefits and retirement plans – details on these elements of compensation are included within OMERS & Oxford offer letters. As one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the members we proudly serve. 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. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are used to support certain stages of the OMERS recruitment process. While AI assists us in our process, human judgment and decision-making remain central to our candidate experience. We're committed to: We are passionate about inclusion and advocate for I&D across our network of employees, members and partners We are proud of our commitment to developing a best in class approach to complete wellness for our employees and members We invest in our people, providing them with opportunities so they can develop and grow

Responsibilities

The role involves assisting with enhancing day-to-day operations of financial systems, supporting key process workshops, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives focused on AI and automation opportunities. Responsibilities also include supporting the evolution of the Anaplan platform and providing program management support for large initiatives.