Job Description

OMERS Capital Markets manages the public markets investment portfolio of bonds, currencies, and other interest-bearing assets, as well as publicly traded equities and commodities in Canadian and global financial markets. With a team of approximately 80 dedicated investment professionals, OMERS Capital Markets strives to achieve the highest, most consistent returns commensurate with the risk profile of the OMERS Fund and its other principal objectives. The OMERS Capital Markets' team is distinguished by its diversity in expertise and experience and its commitment to superior performance.
Job Responsibilities:
Developing trading analytics, tools and processes involving large data sets from a wide variety of sources, structuring a SQL database
Communicating and working regularly with traders, portfolio managers, internal and external managers, and operations staff to gain a holistic view and context in developing applications
Preparing reports, evaluations and analyses providing insight into the business of trading and investment execution decisions
You Should Apply If:
Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Business or Economics
Excellent programming skills including knowledge of VBA, SQL and Power BI (knowledge of other languages such as C# or Python is an asset)
Experience working with data including strong knowledge of Excel and MatLab skills preferred
Interest and knowledge of global financial and capital markets
Strong oral and written communication skills and highly developed interpersonal and relationship management skills to communicate with leaders across Capital Markets
Excellent analytical skills and a high attention to detail
What's In It For You?
As a Student Analyst, Trading, at OMERS Capital Markets, you'll be part of a multi-asset class trading team, where you'll develop and grow your understanding of investment markets and the instruments used by portfolio managers across asset classes. Our culture is 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. You can also expect :
The o pportunity 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 $121 billion in net assets as at December 31, 2021. OMERS is a jointly-sponsored pension plan, with 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.
Vaccination Policy
At OMERS and Oxford the office or worksite is our primary place of work. We are committed to providing work environments which promote the health, safety and well-being of all employees in accordance with public health regulation and guidance. Accordingly, employees are required to provide evidence of full vaccination or have an approved exemption.