Investment Rotational Program (Toronto)

The Program

Are you graduating in 2024 and seeking a career with a 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 take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live with an ever-constant eye to the global investment markets.

The OMERS Investment Analyst Rotation Program is a two-year program that gives you the opportunity to develop your career by completing three eight-month placements. You will work with investment leaders and complete your rotations* in three of the following possible groups

• Private Equity
• Capital Markets
• Treasury
• Real Estate (Oxford Properties)
• Infrastructure
• Rotational placements may be subject to change to ensure they align with business priorities

Upon completion of the program, you may be eligible for a permanent role at OMERS.

As a valued member of the OMERS team, you can expect an exciting role in a supportive environment with colleagues and leaders that offer diversity in expertise and experiences. With an emphasis on formal training, mentorship, continuous learning and future growth, you will be part of an engaged team of global investors committed to meeting the pension promise.

As a member of this team, you will be responsible for

• In collaboration with the deal teams, conduct research and review data specific to each industry to identify and evaluate new investment opportunities.
• Support the active management of each business groups existing portfolio by monitoring and evaluating operational and financial performance, assist with special projects and other requests on an as needed basis.
• Evaluating new investment opportunities
• Conducting financial analysis, modelling and due diligence
• Supporting asset/portfolio management
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis, build financial models and conduct financial and operational due diligence to support investment decisions.

To succeed in this role, you have

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and timelines.
• Commitment to learning and intellectual curiosity, with a passion for investing.
• The legal entitlement to work in the country in which the job is located.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, quantitative and financial modeling skills.
• For the application process, bundled your cover letter, resume and unofficial transcripts in one PDF.
• Enrollment in the final year of study in a Business, Math or Economics program that will be completed by summer of 2024
• Strong research, problem-solving and project management skills, self-motivated with a strong work ethic and high level of attention to detail.
• Driven to achieve results and continuously striving to deliver the highest performance through creative thinking.
• Proven track record of strong academic and extracurricular achievements.
• Strong leadership skills, with a commitment to collaborative sharing of knowledge in a collegial environment.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working towards a CFA designation considered an asset but not required.

Our story

Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, with $124 billion in net assets as at December 31, 2022. 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.