Manager, Performance Analytics

The opportunity

The Manager, Performance Analytics, plays an important role in the measurement and monitoring of OTPP's Total Fund performance.  Key responsibilities include the development and implementation of advanced analytics tools to drive performance improvements across the organization. The role is also accountable for the monitoring and reporting of OTPP's performance from an asset class, department and regional perspective. This role is pivotal in transforming data into analytics and actionable insights, enabling informed decision-making and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Who they will work with 

The Manager, Performance Analytics will will report to the Senior Manager of Performance Analytics and will interact regularly with senior management, external vendors, and key stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication of Performance Analytics results. They will collaborate closely with various departments, including Investments, Risk, Finance and IT.

• Provide daily monitoring, analysis and reporting for official enterprise Performance Analytics which includes daily dollars earned, rates of return, benchmark calculations and value add. 

• Generate and review attribution analysis which illustrates "how the money is made" and "how OTPP assets performed against benchmarks".

• Liaise with Investments around the development and maintenance of analytical tools to provide performance insights and provide subject matter expertise to the organization.

• Work closely with Risk and Investments around the development and implementation of new performance analytics impacting assets or benchmarks.

• Maintain and enhance the BI reporting suite and various analysis tools developed inhouse to facilitate deeper understanding of performance drivers.

• Deliver value add ad-hoc reports and analysis to internal clients at Ontario Teachers'.

• Detect and escalate to decision makers at Ontario Teachers' relevant issues and highlight industry best practices.

• Support and champion innovation to improve efficiency and drive insights.

• The Manager will provide leadership and support to junior analysts on the Performance Analytics team and will act as the Senior Manager's backup for vacation coverage.

• This function will ensure new performance analytics tools are designed and deployed into official performance reporting workspaces in a timely and controlled manner while providing explaining new insights to reporting consumers.   

What you'll need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Statistics, Data Science, Business Analytics).

• CFA designation

• Exceptional knowledge of the CFA Institute GIPS with CIPM designation preferred but not necessary

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in performance analytics or a related field.

• Proven track record of building analytics and working on cross-department projects.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.

• Excellent knowledge of investment products and derivatives

• Solid knowledge in active risk measurement, benchmarking and performance measurement/attribution

• Strong understanding of database structures and reporting tools

• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools and software (such as SQL, Python, PowerBI, Snowflake, Databricks)

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What we're offering

• Pay-for-performance environment that offers competitive salary and incentive

• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development

• Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage

• Retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan

• The opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive Program

• A flexible/hybrid work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working

• Competitive time off

• Our Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year

• Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis

At Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create, reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background and experience. Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development, networking & mentoring.  We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves.  To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, check out Life at Teachers'.

How to apply

Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.

Accommodations are available upon request ) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.

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