Investment Analyst Opportunity at Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan

We are excited to announce an opening for an Investment Analyst in our Total Fund Risk team. This dynamic role places you within the Total Fund Risk & Analytics team of the Risk Division, where you will contribute to the risk systems, methodologies, total fund risk assessment, and develop cutting-edge risk analytical tools.

Who You'll Work With

Reporting to the Director of Investment Risk, you will work alongside quantitative risk professionals within the Risk Division and collaborate with investment professionals from various departments, including Total Fund Management, Business Analysis, and IT.

What You'll Do

• Contribute to the team's initiatives in enhancing total fund risk and analytics capabilities
• Design and implement risk analytical tools for the Risk and Investment Divisions
• Provide research and develop quantitative risk models for Total Fund risk assessment
• Maintain and upgrade existing in-house risk toolsets for asset risk and funding liquidity risk
• Handle on-demand risk analysis requests from various investment departments
• Collaborate with risk and investment teams to design analytical tools and provide timely risk analysis

What You'll Need

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering)
• 1 to 2 years of hands-on software development experience with strong programming skills in C# and/or Python
• Experience with PL/SQL, MS .NET, Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, Git
• Exposure to Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a plus
• Working knowledge of Value-at-Risk (VaR) methodologies, financial products, and liquidity risk
• Proficiency in relational databases and OLAP Cube technology
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Microsoft Power BI, Plotly, and Grafana

What We’re Offering

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development
• Comprehensive employer-paid benefits coverage
• Retirement income via a defined benefit pension plan
• The opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive Program
• Flexible/hybrid work environment combining in-office collaboration and remote working
• Competitive time-off policies
• Flexible Travel Program allowing remote work abroad for up to a month each year
• Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis

Committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in creating a culture that embraces diversity of thought, background, and experience. Through our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategy and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and promote inclusion through professional development, networking, and mentoring events. Our inclusive workplace respects, accepts, and empowers our talented team members to be themselves. Learn more about our commitment to DEI by checking out Life at Teachers'.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take on this new challenge and advance your career, apply today! As part of the application process, you may be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview.

Note: Accommodations are available upon request ([email protected]) for candidates with disabilities participating in the recruitment process. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located. Your privacy is important to us. Please visit our to learn more about how we handle your personal information.

Functional Areas: Risk

Requisition ID: 5842

Company: Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan

Job Title: Investment Analyst, Risk - Total Fund Risk

Application Deadline: June 21, 2024, by 5pm ET.