Student, Platforms – Capital Markets Finance (Winter 2024, 4 Months)

Job title: Student, Platforms – Capital Markets Finance (Winter 2024, 4 Months)

Job description: 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 a highly motivated co-op student to join our Capital Markets Finance team in Toronto – part of a world-class, winning culture that prioritizes people development and focuses on long-term growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure across Capital Markets Finance and get your career off to the right start with a breadth of experiences and challenges that you will not find anywhere else.

Please note this is a 4-month co-op position.

Job responsibilities:

Supporting the Data and Platforms teams within Capital Markets Finance, the student will:

Assist in the delivery of internal process improvement initiatives (e.g. DevOps, Repos, SharePoint migration) * Participate in the cataloguing of critical data assets

• Support process improvement initiatives within Capital Markets Finance Platforms teams
• Gather business requirements, document business procedures and process flows, and execute testing for new solutions
• Monitor processing on mission critical applications and analyze issues ensuring that root causes and resolutions are sufficiently documented
• Collaborate on ad hoc assignments and projects to deliver value to our stakeholders across OMERS

You should apply if:

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate degree specializing in Accounting/Finance, Computer Science, or Data Analytics
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in Capital Markets or FinTech
• An understanding of investment products including bonds, equities, derivatives, and alternative investments
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Analytical, organized, and great attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Experience with data engineering tools (e.g., SQL, PowerBI) is an asset

What’s in it for you

• Work with capital markets subject matter experts in a dynamic, fast-paced culture
• Learn about the investment lifecycle of both exchange traded and OTC products by supporting Capital Markets Finance teams
• Continuous learning across different areas of the business
• A team that is ready to focus on your growth and development
• Opportunity to be part of the student community at OMERS & Oxford
• An orientation program to set you up for success during your work term!
• Networking and educational session with different leaders across the business

IMPORTANT: Application Instructions:

To ensure your application is submitted to our applicant tracking system accurately, please follow the instructions below.

Please include all required documents (Resume, Cover Letter, Unofficial Transcript, etc.) in one combined file. Your application may be submitted in PDF of Microsoft Word format.

Our story:

Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, with $127.4 billion in net assets as at June 30, 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.

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