Senior Analyst, Risk Analytics

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.

The Risk team is deeply integrated within OMERS and operates on a foundational principle of trusted partner aligned to and supporting the overall objectives of OMERS.

We provide both an independent view of risk-taking activities, as well as analytics and research to inform portfolio construction and risk optimization.

As a member of the OMERS Risk team in Toronto, reporting to the Associate Director, Risk Analytics, you will contribute to championing a risk-conscious culture and enabling thoughtful investment risk insights across OMERS.

As a Senior Analyst, Risk Analytics, at OMERS Risk, you will be part of a team that arebuilding and enhancing world-class analytical capabilities for investment risk management.

The role provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to work closely with investment risk managers and portfolio managers, where you will develop and grow your understanding of quantitative risk research, asset modelling and be able to apply your knowledge in the investment management domain.

As a member of Risk Analytics team, you will be responsible for

Leading the development of analytical measurement, reporting and dashboardfor a global multi-asset portfolio, with a focus on bonds

Collaborating with Private Market Risk team to enhance private equity and infrastructure asset modelling in risk system

Working with investment data to help ramp up the development of insightful tools

Conducting in-depth research, qualitative and quantitative analysis to inform decision making

Supporting portfolio risk governance and reviews

Supporting the development of stress testing framework and scenario analysisacross various asset classes, including public and private assets

Engaging with investment professionals across Risk and the investment teams to understand and communicate the needs of the business

Working as a liaison with the Technology team to help enhance our data pipelines, risk tools and dashboard development

Assisting with preparation of key risk materials and contributing to the team’s strategic priorities and objectives

You bring the following skills and qualifications

Bachelor / Master’sdegree in a quantitative discipline such as Math, Statistics, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field

3+ years of experience in Finance, Risk or related fields

Strong risk knowledge in fixed income analytics, cross-asset strategiesand private asset modelling is a strong plus

Commitment to completing a CFA designation or FRM accreditation

Good understanding of risk concept, risk models, risk metrics and risk frameworks and terminology and their practical applications

Strong working knowledge of python programming and data visualization, e.g. Power BI and Streamlit

Experience using 3rd party systems such as MSCI Risk Manager (or Barra) and Bloomberg is an asset

Advanced technical skills, including complex modelling and hands-on experience dealing with large datasets, with a desire to understand business risks through data

Comprehensive knowledge of financial markets, including an understanding of how financial instruments (equities, fixed income, derivatives) are modelled

Strong presentation skills and an ability to clearly communicate high-level technical concepts with various stakeholders

Ability to work independently and within a team

Demonstrated leadership in some projects

Strong intellectual curiosity with a critical mindset and initiatives

Challenges and Opportunities

Candidates need to be able prioritize multiple tasks to complete deliverables in a timelyfashion

The role requires a combination of strong quantitative skillset with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

The role could require the candidate to lead and influence others through informed discussions and reasoning

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.

Our flexible hybrid work guideline requires teams to come to the office a minimum of 3+ days per week.

Our story :

Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, with $128.6 CAD billion in net assets as of December 31, 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.