Why join us?
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 encourage continuous learning and you will be working with many skilled leaders with a wealth of experience to guide you. Your work will be meaningful and help drive OMERS further into the future.

This position will report into the Manager, Internal Audit. The incumbent will have primary responsibility for supporting the internal controls program and other tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities:
Working with members of the Internal Audit team to provide support for the internal controls program testing and reporting

Present and discuss findings and recommendations to the Manager, Director or Vice President of the team, and specific business unit management

Ensure that action items are thoughtful, relevant, constructive, and actionable and address the root causes of the issues identified

Follow-up on management?s remediation plans on a timely basis if required

Develop effective working relationships with staff in various areas throughout OMERS and OMERS business units.

To succeed in this role, you:
Working towards a university degree in a relevant field of business, or finance.

Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and manage multiple tasks at once.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Detail oriented with excellent organizational and analytical skills.

Highly experienced with MS Office products including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

What?s in it for you:
A team that is ready to focus on your growth and development

Continuous learning across different areas of the business

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

As part of the recruitment process, we will be asking successful applicants to join us for an optional in-person networking event on Tuesday May 16th. If you are not able to attend, your application will still be carefully reviewed.

Our story:
Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada?s largest defined benefit pension plans, with $124 billion in net assets as at December 31, 2022. 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.