Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Director, Global Investment Technology, the position of Investments Operations Technology Team Leader is responsible for leading, coordinating and supporting investments application systems, databases, automated workflow processes and integrations used in OMERS Investment Entities and Investments Finance departments.
• Position offers great opportunity to grow and work with cutting edge financial and investments systems and technologies as well as exposure to modern and cloud-based integration tools and utilities.
• As a part of the technical team, you will participate in leading and coordinating business initiatives and projects related to core investment application upgrades, database administration and integration activities, as well as supporting automated workflows part of the overnight processing.
• Excellent people leadership skills, client service, interaction, and communication skills as well as ability to perform in a high paced, deadline driven environment is a must.
• PLEASE NOTE: This role may require some work to be performed outside regular business hours including evenings, nights and weekends for troubleshooting and implementation purposes.

Main Activities:

• Lead, coordinate and grow operational technology activities as well as investments application and database analysts in performing following activities across environments dedicated to Investment Systems:

• Database Administration Activities (multiple SQL Server and Oracle instances)
• Installing and configuring various core Investment systems (eFront, Calypso, Eagle Pace, CRD, Frontier), as well as providing direct support, monitoring, and troubleshooting
• Develop scripts and automations for data retrieval from 3rd party vendors and integration between the systems
• Analyze existing programmatic solutions and workflows and recognize opportunities for automation, improvement, and optimization
• Maintain and administer application and architecture security standards for Investment applications.
• Manage and support overnight investment process, including all data flow solutions and enterprise scheduling.
• Manage all problem and enterprise change management processes representing investment requirements as well as maintain the change management system in timely manner.
• Participate in developing and enhancing operating model for investments technology operations
• Work cross functionally with both technical and business teams as appropriate to facilitate roll-out and ongoing support of major infrastructure and solution enhancements for investments users
• Ability to multitask and deal with disparate projects with the aggressive timelines.
• Demonstrate high personal and ethical standards, teamwork and teaching skills, client communication and interpersonal skills
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and external vendors with specific focus around managing OMERS Investments environments
• Create and maintain documentation for all supported technology platforms and applications
• Works constantly to broaden knowledge, learn new things and adapts to a dynamic and evolving technical and business investment environment
• PLEASE NOTE: This role may require some work to be performed outside regular business hours including evenings, nights and weekends for troubleshooting and implementation purposes

To succeed in this role:

• University or College degree, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or Mathematics is a plus, other programs will be considered
• Willingness to obtain and perform people leader responsibilities
• 8-10 years of relevant experience in position tied to database administration, scripting and work related to automation and integration of business systems, workflows and processes \xe2\x80\x93 preferably related to investment industry
• Solid understanding of database technologies with the emphasize on SQL Server and Oracle, DBA knowledge of SQL Server or Oracle or both is a strong plus
• Familiarity with investments industry terminology
• Knowledge of programming principles and comfort with using common development platforms and languages (PowerShell, Python, VB, Java).
• Knowledge and exposure to modern cloud-based technologies and analytical tools and platforms (Azure Data Services, Data Factory, Data Lake, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office products
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve technical issues and recommend solutions
• Excellent team player with interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills to deal with users of varying levels of technology expertise
• Organizational skills to prioritize work and track the status of multiple activities
• People leader skills

Our story:

Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99s 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 \xe2\x80\x93 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.

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