Job Description

The deadline to apply for this role is: September 30, 2023

The opportunity

May 2024 \xe2\x80\x93 August 2024

Are you curious to learn more about the risks taken by OTPP\xe2\x80\x99s investment professionals in Private Equity, Venture Capital, Infrastructure, Real Estate, and Natural Resources? Join the Private Markets Risk Modelling Team within Investment Risk. We are a diverse group looking to add a creative and lateral thinker to supplement our activities and provide value-add to the private investment teams and the OTPP Board.

As a Co-op student, you will be responsible for a variety of reporting and research activities that support the strategic objectives of the Private Markets Risk Modelling Team. You will help shape and define a risk agenda that impacts the way investment risk is modelled, monitored, and reported for over $100 billion of private investments.

Who you\xe2\x80\x99ll work with

Reporting to the Director, you will work with dedicated team members to measure and report the market and credit risks of our private holdings in Private Equity, Venture Capital, Infrastructure, Real Estate, and Natural Resources. Our team consists of 4 risk professionals located in Toronto. We model, monitor, and report investment risks for private assets of over $100 billion.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do

Develop a deep understanding of current and new investments

Prepare and deliver timely and high quality reports to senior management

Contribute to research initiatives supporting the risk modelling process

Play a role in developing modelling frameworks to capture the risk characteristics of various asset classes and individual investments

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll need

Proficiency in MS Office applications (with an emphasis on Excel)

Working knowledge in VBA, C# (or other equivalent Object Oriented programming languages), MATLAB, and SQL is preferred

Working knowledge in Corporate Finance, Financial Accounting, or equivalent is preferred

FRM/CFA (Level 1 or 2) is a plus

Quantitative and qualitative problem solver

An ability to research and test out new ideas/concepts to bridge the gap between theory and practice

Proven ability to work independently as well as to perform effectively in a team-oriented environment

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills

Self-motivated, flexible, and adaptable

Masters students preferred

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What we\xe2\x80\x99re offering

Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development, including lunch and learns

Student led team building events on a monthly basis

Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis

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How to apply

Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today! The following documents are required to be uploaded with your application:

Resume

Copy of your transcripts

You will also be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.

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.

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Functional Areas: Administration

Requisition ID: 5250

Ontario Teachers\' Pension Plan