Analyst, Funds and Loans Operations

4 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada OMERS Full time

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.

The Investment Operations team is responsible for supporting the investment groups in transacting in multiple products and operating across various global markets and jurisdictions. The team operates and manages investment middle office functions critical to the life cycle events of various investment products resident in the portfolio. 

The Analyst within Alternative Investment Operations plays a key role in the investment administration credit, leveraged and externally managed strategies. Operating workflows relating to those strategies include loan administration, fundings and distributions, NAV estimates, valuations, covenant/compliance monitoring in accordance with terms of various credit agreements and investment management agreements, performing operational due diligence reviews of new and existing fund managers and private assets, as well as management and performance fee calculations and verifications. The products operated in this role include traded and private loans, leverage facilities, fund investments, co-investments, and separately managed accounts (“SMAs”) within the Capital Markets portfolios.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Analyst will be assigned a combination of the below activities as required:

Responsible for maintaining the book of record for private market and externally managed transactions to ensure settlement, income entitlements and forecasting, corporate actions, reconciliations, valuation, asset exposure reporting, and the sub ledger integration are completed timely and accurately.

Responsible for traded and private loan operations. Ensure accurate and timely confirmation and settlement of traded and private credit investment transactions with loan agents and other counterparties, initial fundings and subsequent drawdowns are paid timely, and incomes and prepayments are accurately captured. 

Calculate monthly/quarterly fees and accrual interest on loan facilities, as well as management, operating and performance fee accrual for external fund investments, and ensure timely and accurate booking in the portfolio management system.

Prepare management reports and information used for investment decisions, performance measurement, cash forecasting processes. Prepare reports relating to externally managed and private investments including asset, income, cash flows, transaction costs, credit ratings, compliance monitoring, fees and liquidity analysis.

Identify, recommend and assist in implementing processes and controls, and drive productivity improvements and automation of current manual processes. 

Maintain up to date knowledge of OMERS policies regarding sub delegation of investment authority, signing authorities, public and private valuations, investment guidelines and third-party agreements.

Enhance and update existing desk documentation of policy and procedures as it relates to areas of responsibilities. Assist in developing new workflow documentation as required.

Maintain strong understanding of investment products and customer needs in order to respond quickly and accurately to questions and problems that arise.

Foster effective working relationships inclusive of the internal teams within OMERS Capital Markets Finance team, OMERS investment entities, loan agents, facility providers, external managers, counterparties, custodian, fund administrators and auditors.

QUALIFICATIONS

University degree in finance, accounting or other applicable discipline. Completed or working towards a professional accounting designation including CFA, CPA, MBA. Relevant industry courses will be an asset.

Minimum 3 years of experience in investment and loan operations with comprehensive operational knowledge on private debts, credit facilities, hedge funds and alternative investment structures.

Exposure to investment accounting, reporting, valuation and audit control practices.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential to deal with all levels within the organization and external contacts. Ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Detail oriented and demonstrated aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis and problem solving. Ability to prioritize and multi-task in order to manage deadlines.

Proficiency in Excel and Word. Investment accounting systems experience is required. Exposure to Calypso, Charles River Development (CRD) and Bloomberg would be an asset.

Self-starter and able to work independently under pressure with minimal supervision.

Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours including providing support to OMERS global offices whenever is required.


We believe that time together in the office is important for OMERS and Oxford, the strength of our employees, and the work we do for our pension members. Our flexible hybrid work guideline requires teams to come to the office a minimum of 3+ days per week.

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Our story:

Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, with $128.6 CAD billion in net assets as of December 31, 2023. OMERS is a jointly-sponsored pension plan, with more than 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.

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