Student, Finance Transformation Analyst

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Why join us?

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.

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 of importance during this work term include a new Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting platform and Finance Information Model. The team works in an agile manner for its project delivery and ‘business as usual’ work items. 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.

** 8-month availability preferred**

As a member of this team, you will be responsible for:
Supporting project management activities for the team’s project portfolio, including:
Updating DevOps (agile management tool)
Preparing project status updates
Assisting with workshop coordination and delivery
Business research & analysis, including 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
Supporting internal development initiatives
Other contributions, as the team may need and as opportunities arise

To succeed in this role, you have:
Knowledge of Accounting & the Finance function (an asset)
Familiarity with Finance ERP software (an asset)
Strong PowerPoint and storyboarding skills
Proficiency in MS Office tools (Teams, Outlook, Excel)
Experience in Finance, and/or Pension organizations (an asset)
Experience with a professional services firm (an asset)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A self-starter, proactive and motivated to create positive change

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 $105 billion in net assets as at December 31, 2020. 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.