Investment Associate, Global Investment Strategy

The opportunity
- As a contributing member of the Global Investment Strategy (GIS) team you will help enhance Ontario Teachers’ global competitive advantage by developing and building conviction on strategic responses to emerging global themes that traverse asset classes and regions. In collaboration with the GIS team, and other investment departments, you will help deliver cross-functional strategic initiatives for the Investments Division and leverage differentiated relationships and information.
- Who you’ll work with
- Based in Toronto, you will be joining as a member of the Global Investment Strategy team, which is part of the CIO Office. You will work closely with your GIS colleagues in Toronto and Asia to help further key strategic priorities and relationships. You will have a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with investment professionals across all asset classes and regions to gain a truly global and holistic perspective of Ontario Teachers’. In addition, you will help support senior members of the GIS team to develop and cultivate key external relationships for the Fund.
- What you’ll do- Work with GIS senior team members to develop recommendations and implementation plans for fund-wide strategic initiatives-
- Organize research findings, perform data analysis, and convey results in presentation and pre-read material for senior GIS team members and other senior internal or external audiences-
- Distill complex concepts into simple to understand and concise presentation materials for the Fund’s senior leadershipConnect with various asset classes/regions and functional partners to gather input to support strategic initiatives and solicit feedback-
- Support the senior GIS team’s development, cultivation, and coordination of key internal and external relationships for the Fund-
- Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of our team, including mentoring junior GIS talent- What you’ll need- Undergraduate degree; graduate degree in economics, business, or global affairs an asset-
- Minimum two-years relevant work experience required at an investment bank, management consulting firm, pension plan, asset manager, or private equity/hedge fund-
- Prior exposure to long-term strategy development and curiosity about strategic challenges are assets-
- Keen interest in, and understanding of, the investment industry, global politics, and/or economic affairs-
- Superior written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong presentation capabilities-
- Excellent analytical and quantitative skills and ability to perform in-depth, critical analysis-
- Ability to balance multiple priorities, self-start, and perform effectively in a collaborative and dynamic environment-
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and build relationships- What we're offering-
Pay for performance environment that offers competitive salary and incentives
-Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development
-Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage, including a Health Spending Account
-Guaranteed retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan
-Competitive time off
-Discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis
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- At Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We are a globally minded organization and take pride ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create reflect and celebrate diversity of thought, background and experience. How to apply-
- You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded interview as part of the recruitment process. This will take no longer than 10 minutes.
- We thank you for applying, however, only those selected for a personal interview will be contacted. You are required to be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.
- Note that all individuals employed by Ontario Teachers’ in our Toronto office will be required to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. We remain committed to an accessible, inclusive and barrier free workplace; written requests for a human rights-based exemption from vaccination will be considered on a case-by-case basis._
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Investments

Requisition ID:
4340

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