Student, Portfolio Construction (Fall 2026, 4 Months)

OMERS•Toronto, ON

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Total Portfolio Management Group, under the leadership of the Chief Investment Officer, provides a holistic view of the OMERS investment portfolio, managing asset allocation, currency, liquidity, and economic research at the total portfolio level. This group collaborates with broader investment teams to integrate best-in-class strategies across OMERS, supporting balance sheet growth. As a member of the Portfolio Construction group, the student will contribute to the team's mission of enhancing OMERS' ability to meet its pension promise by supporting more informed investment decisions regarding regional exposures, asset classes, sectors, and other total portfolio characteristics. The student will impact numerous aspects of the Plan investment portfolio through contributions to TPM strategies, methodologies, and decisions.

Requirements

Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Industry interest in investments or capital markets
Strong analytical skills
Good understanding of Microsoft Office (specifically Excel and PowerPoint) and Bloomberg
Experience articulating complex analysis into simple language for senior leaders
A passion for discussing, debating, and implementing investment strategies
Ability to contribute to and foster a collegial and creative team culture
Intellectual curiosity and a firm commitment to continually learn
Drive, self-motivation, and the ability to take initiative
A high attention to detail that complements your ability to see the big picture
Humility and self-awareness, you value feedback, and invite and integrate different perspectives
The ability to prioritize competing tasks while delivering high-quality products within deadlines
Experience producing clear, logical, and convincing arguments and explaining complex ideas simply

Nice To Haves

Some exposure to programming (python, SQL and working with large data sets) would be considered an asset

Responsibilities

Creating clear, concise presentations that communicate ideas in a simple, visually appealing way
Working with team members to provide analysis related to overall portfolio construction, liquidity, and foreign currency management
Enhancing and supporting automation, data management, visualization, and analytics to improve the group’s tool set and reporting
Support web development and/or database-linked tools to improve dynamic modeling of Plan metrics and investment scenarios
Apply quantitative methods and/or fundamental research to generate portfolio and market insights
Ad-hoc projects and research as required