Analyst, Private Markets Risk Management
Job Overview
Job title: Analyst, Private Markets Risk Management
Job description: 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.
We are looking for an Analyst to join our Private Markets Investment Risk Management team in Toronto!
Under the leadership of the Chief Risk Officer, the Private Markets Investment Risk Management team is responsible for the investment risk for our infrastructure, private equity, growth equity and venture capital portfolios. The Private Markets Investment Risk group works closely with the broader investment and asset management teams to integrate outstanding risk management practices to support investment decisions.
The Analyst will work with and learn from a diverse team, collaborate with different groups across OMERS, and provide insights to decision-makers. You will research and develop risk metrics and assess new investment opportunities.
If you’re a self-starter with strong problem-solving skills, we encourage you to apply!
This role offers you the opportunity to:
Interact and establish partnerships with investment professionals across OMERS portfolios and corporate functions
Apply your quantitative background to develop a deep understanding of the entire private asset investment portfolio, including value creation strategies
As a member of our team, you will be responsible for:
Owning the computation of key risk metrics across the infrastructure and private equity portfolios, including growth equity and ventures companies
Introducing improvements to existing risk measures, modelling methodologies and approaches to manage investment risks across business units, asset classes, industries, and regions
Crafting and analyzing the output of stress tests, scenario analysis, and factor decomposition reports to provide new insights to non-quantitative audiences
Maintaining business intelligence applications such as dashboards, interactive visualizations, and reports to summarize research and insights from the team
Providing input on and research emerging risks, trends, and standard methodologies in risk management
Contributing to industry-leading research projects across a variety of fields as part of an impactful team with broad reach and responsibilities
To succeed in this role, you should have:
A university degree in a quantitative field, such as finance, economics, mathematics, physics, statistics, or engineering. A graduate degree would be an asset
The ability to understand and apply sophisticated financial and statistical principles and methods, including VaR, historical and Monte Carlo simulations, and mean-variance optimization
Strong computer and coding skills, including experience using Excel, Python, Matlab or R, and Bloomberg. Familiarity with Power BI, MSCI BarraOne / Risk Manager, and ORTEC is an asset
Familiarity with valuation approaches such as discounted cash flows, and portfolio construction concepts
A broad understanding of private investment asset classes, and a strong desire to learn about private assets and portfolios, including the valuation, asset management and investment decision-making process
A quantitative lens when solving practical business problems to offer diversity of thought
Excellent presentation skills and an ability to clearly communicate high-level technical jargon
A positive attitude, humility, self-awareness, and a collaborative approach to work. Our team is very dedicated with complementary expertise across multiple subject areas.
CFA designation or desire to enroll in the program
Our story:
Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, with $105 billion in net assets as at December 31, 2020. OMERS is a jointly-sponsored pension plan, with 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.
Vaccination Policy
At OMERS and Oxford the office or worksite is our primary place of work. We are committed to providing work environments which promote the health, safety and well-being of all employees in accordance with public health regulation and guidance. Accordingly, employees are required to provide evidence of full vaccination or have an approved exemption.
Company: Omers
Expected salary:
Location: Toronto, ON
Job date: Wed, 19 Jan 2022 03:31:26 GMT
Job Source: Careerjet.ca