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.

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. We 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 on the global investment markets.

Position Scope:
Reporting to the Director, Finance Systems, this role is responsible for supporting Finance Transformation & Roadmap initiatives within Corporate Finance. Roadmap items that will be important during this work term include evaluating and selecting a new Finance General Ledger/ERP and Finance Information Model Redesign. The team works in a hybrid/ agile manner for its project delivery and ongoing operations. This role provides opportunities to work across the entire Finance function and gain exposure to many different aspects of the team.

The person who fills this role is pursuing a post-secondary degree in business, accounting, or finance and will be a valued member of the OMERS Corporate Finance team and contributor to its transformation goals. Our ambitions are high: we aim to be the best corporate finance team in the Canadian pension industry.

As a member of this team, you will be responsible for:

Conducting business research & analysis, including workshops and stakeholder interviews

Documenting and analyzing business processes

Developing graphical representations (e.g., documentation) of business processes to facilitate understanding and decision-making

Developing recommendations and authoring presentations

Providing program management support for large initiatives

Supporting internal development activities

Other contributions, as the team may need and as opportunities arise

To succeed in this role, you have:

Strong PowerPoint and storyboarding skills

Proficiency in MS Office tools (Teams, Outlook, Excel)

Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple initiatives at the same time

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

A self-starter, proactive and motivated to create positive change

Bonus points if you have:

Experience in project delivery

Knowledge of Accounting & the Finance function

Familiarity with Finance ERP software

Experience working at a professional services firm

And you demonstrate:

Curiosity, humility and an eagerness to learn;

A people-first focus with a team-oriented mentality;

A sense of urgency, optimism, and a desire to deliver excellence; and

Strong orientation towards strategy, change and results.

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.