Intern – Risk, Total Fund Risk (4 month contract)

Job title: Intern – Risk, Total Fund Risk (4 month contract)

Job description: The opportunity

May 2022 – August 2022

The Total Fund Risk team within Risk is responsible for conducting risk analyses on OTPP’s entire portfolio spanning a range of asset classes including Equity, Fixed Income, Credit, Inflation Sensitive, and Real Assets. The team is a key contributor to risk governance and investment planning at the fund and is mandated to four major areas of work: (1) Investment Asset Risk; (2) Funding Liquidity Risk; (3) Portfolio Analytics; and (4) Investment Risk Reporting.

We are looking for a creative and lateral thinker who would be keen to contribute to the group’s efforts towards high quality investment risk analysis to the OTPP Board and the Plan’s C-suite executives. The Co-op Student will be responsible for a variety of reporting, monitoring and analytical activities as well as research and development initiatives that support the strategic objectives of the Total Fund Risk team. This individual will help improve investment risk modeling, analysis, and reporting of the entire OTPP portfolio.

Who you’ll work with

The Risk department consists of 6 functions: Investment Risk, Research & Analytics, Investment Policy, Liquidity & Counterparty Credit Risk, Enterprise/Operational Risk, and Pension Strategy. The Total Fund Risk team is embedded within the Investment Risk function and the team is responsible for conducting risk analyses on OTPP’s entire portfolio spanning a range of asset classes including Equity, Fixed Income, Credit, Inflation Sensitive, and Real Assets. The team is a key contributor to risk governance and investment planning at the fund and is mandated to four major areas of work: (1) Investment Asset Risk; (2) Funding Liquidity Risk; (3) Portfolio Analytics; and (4) Investment Risk Reporting.

What you’ll do

• Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations to senior leaders and the Board of Directors on risk modeling, budgeting and monitoring
• Implement and cater to on-demand requests from Risk and various investment departments across the Fund
• Research initiatives and conduct analyses supporting risk modeling and monitoring processes for the enterprise risk system
• Work cross-functionally with other team members and departments to design/ develop/enhance analytics tools for investment decision-making, ensuring continued alignment with OTPP’s Vision, Mission, and Values

What you’ll need

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s level Computer Sciences/Mathematics/Statistics/Engineering program
• Strong conceptual and analytical thinker
• Quantitative and qualitative problem solver
• Knowledge of and strong interest in financial markets and risk management
• Experience with software development using programming skills in C# (or similar languages) and Python and a strong OOP (Object Oriented Programming) mindset
• Working knowledge in Excel, PL/SQL, MS SQL, Visual Studio
• Proven ability to work independently as well as to perform effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written), strong interpersonal
• Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable
• You should be returning back to your studies after the work term is completed

What we’re offering

• An inclusive and welcoming work environment
• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development, including lunch and learns, networking and online learning through Degreed, which offers thousands of resources on various different subjects
• Student-led team building events on a monthly basis
• Several forums, including Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), for colleagues to connect, share ideas and build community
• Discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis

Ontario Teachers’ is a globally minded organization and we take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create reflects and celebrates diversity of thought, background and experience.

If you require an accommodation for the application, recruitment or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

How to apply

Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Submit your application online at www.otpp.com/careers and apply to requisition #3870. The following documents are required to be uploaded with your application:

• Resume
• Copy of your transcripts

**Once your resume is uploaded, you may use the ‘upload’ button to attach more documents such as those required and outlined above.

You will also be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application. This portion of your application will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

The deadline to apply for this role is January 28th, 2022.

Please note that as part of our eligibility criteria it is required you are available to begin on or before May 2rd, 2022 for onboarding and training purposes.

We thank you for applying, however, only those selected for a personal interview will be contacted. Note that candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.

Note that all individuals employed by Ontario Teachers’ in our Toronto office will be required to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. We remain committed to an accessible, inclusive and barrier free workplace; written requests for a human rights-based exemption from vaccination will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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Requisition ID: 3870

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Company: Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board

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Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Sat, 08 Jan 2022 23:26:52 GMT

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