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OMERS

Manages defined-benefit pension plan assets

Analyst Derivative Operations

Financial AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeToronto, ON, CanadaIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A university degree in finance or another applicable discipline is required.
  • Working towards a professional designation, including CFA, CGA, or CMA; relevant industry courses are an asset.
  • Experience in investment operations with comprehensive operational knowledge of derivative instruments and hedge funds.
  • Ability to analyze complex information, identify trends, assess risks, and make sound, data-driven recommendations.
  • Demonstrated ability to produce accurate, high-quality work, maintain data integrity, and proactively identify inconsistencies or issues.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, adapt to changing business needs, and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to deal with all levels within the organization and external contacts, and ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Investment accounting systems experience is required.

Responsibilities

  • Book derivative investment transactions of record to ensure trade settlement, cash entitlements and forecasting, asset exposure reporting, performance measurement, reconciliations, and general ledger purposes are complete and accurate.
  • Ensure accurate and timely confirmation and settlement of derivative investment transactions by identifying and resolving discrepancies with traders and brokers.
  • Review daily verifications between the book of record and trading system for positions and transactions, analyze and resolve issues promptly, and assist Financial Services employees in researching and explaining external-party reconciliation discrepancies.
  • Complete portfolio and market opening requests, including external-party onboarding requirements, and oversee ongoing market-maintenance requirements for invested products.
  • Manage applicable trade activity to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements stipulated by ISDA/CSA agreements.
  • Perform control checks between company and counterparty records for holdings, transactions, and valuations related to OTC, CCP, and ETD derivatives; coordinate variation and initial margin movements and ensure timely, accurate settlement.
  • Prepare management reports on derivative investments, including assets, income, cash flows, transaction costs, and compliance monitoring; highlight and explain outliers as needed.
  • Identify, recommend, and assist with implementing process, control, and productivity improvements, including automation of current processes, and develop documentation supporting proposed changes.
  • Maintain current knowledge of company policies regarding sub-delegation of investment authority, signing authorities, valuations, and third-party agreements, and apply them to daily activities to ensure compliance.
  • Enhance and update desk documentation of policies and procedures for areas of responsibility, and assist in developing new documentation as required.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of investment products and customer needs to respond promptly and accurately to questions and problems.
  • Provide inputs and information for audits and ensure completeness and accuracy.
  • Foster effective working relationships with teams within CMF, the investment division, company investment entities, counterparties, swap providers, custodians, and auditors, as appropriate.
  • Participate in special projects as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Exposure to investment accounting, reporting, and audit control practices.
  • Exposure to Charles River Development (CRD) and Bloomberg.
  • Proficiency in Excel and Word.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and an interest in learning and continuously improving processes and reports.

About the Company

OMERS

Manages defined-benefit pension plan assets

OMERS administers pensions and manages investments for over half a million public-sector workers in Ontario, with offices in major cities worldwide. It funds retirements through member contributions and investment returns, maintaining member records and paying benefits as eligible. As one of Canada’s largest defined‑benefit plans by net assets (about C$138.2 billion as of Dec 31, 2024) with a history dating to 1962, it has a broad, multi-jurisdictional investment footprint. Its goal is to provide secure, sustainable retirement benefits for its members while growing the fund prudently to support long‑term financial strength.

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
$274.2M
Headquarters
Toronto, Canada
Founded
1962

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