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We are a purpose-driven, dynamic and sustainable pension plan. An industry leading global investor with teams in Toronto to London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe. We embody the values of our 600,000+ members, placing their best interests at the heart of everything we do.
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Why join us?
Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans and has generated C$128.6 billion in net assets, as at December 31, 2023. A jointly sponsored pension plan, with 1,000 participating employers, OMERS invests and administers pensions on behalf of almost half a million active and retired members. OMERS members include union and non-union employees of municipalities, school boards, transit systems, electrical utilities, emergency services and children’s aid societies across Ontario. Contributions are funded equally by members and employers.
OMERS has employees in Toronto, London, New York, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe – originating and managing a diversified portfolio of high-quality investments in capital markets, private equity, infrastructure, and real estate.
OMERS Infrastructure is a pioneer and global leader in Infrastructure direct investing with over 25 years of experience originating, executing, and actively managing infrastructure investments. We have over 100 dedicated infrastructure professionals across offices in New York, Toronto, London, Singapore, and Sydney. OMERS Infrastructure manages approximately C$40 billion of investments on behalf of OMERS and institutional strategic partners across a diversified global portfolio that includes investments in clean energy, transportation and logistics, digital infrastructure, power and utilities, and other essential services.
OMERS Infrastructure is currently seeking Summer Associates to join its dynamic investment team in London over the summer 2025. You will have the opportunity to join a collaborative team and support all aspects of the investment process, including evaluation, execution, and asset management.
Responsibilities
As a member of this team, you will be responsible for:
- Researching and analyzing financial statements, industry information, technical and financial data and presenting conclusions to investment team members.
- Developing and critically reviewing, stress testing and commenting on financial models in collaboration with partners and advisors; assess the integrity of the model and the financial returns of investment opportunities.
- Evaluating information provided by a vendor, company management and professional advisors and incorporating the relevant information into OMERS Infrastructure's investment analysis.
- Identifying and tracking information gaps in OMERS Infrastructure’s evaluation of investments and proposing creative solutions to address the information gaps.
- Synthesizing key findings from research, financial analysis and meetings with industry, co- investors and external advisors into investment memoranda and presentations and participating in presenting these findings to investment committees.
- Assisting with asset management responsibilities by developing analysis and responding to industry and company-specific questions from Directors of the portfolio companies.
- Researching prospective industries to develop industry theses and assisting in generating investment ideas for OMERS Infrastructure.
- Supporting the team while fostering an energized work environment.
To succeed in this role you have
- Consistent track record of professional and academic excellence.
- Current enrollment in an MBA program with an undergraduate degree in business, engineering, or other quantitative fields.
- Relevant experience including but not limited to investment banking, principal investing, strategy consulting, accounting, corporate strategy & development, or a similar field.
- Strong analytical, quantitative, and financial modeling skills with attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to work independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to being a standout colleague.
- Intellectually curious, thoughtful, and eager to learn, diligent and proactive.
Application details
- Please submit your Cover letter and CV, [stating your UK visa status].
- Application deadline: 6th January 2025.
Recruitment process
- Interviews are anticipated to commence in January 2025
- Interviews will consist of behavioral and technical components, consisting of 4 rounds
About us
OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. As an organization, we are focusing our efforts to ensure that we recognize the unique needs and diverse talents that drive our business forward. Inclusion and Diversity at OMERS means we respect and value the broadest range of experiences, geographies, gender, ethnicities, and perspectives as key elements of our culture.
Working at OMERS is more than just a job – it is an opportunity to build a rewarding and fulfilling career! Our employees take great pride in serving the communities in which they live and contributing in a variety of ways to make important community-based initiatives possible globally.
As one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities we live and work — and the members we proudly serve.
From hire to retire, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process that extends all the way through your employee experience. This sense of belonging and connection is cultivated up, down and across our global organization thanks to our vast network of Employee Resource Groups with executive leader sponsorship, our Purpose@Work committee and employee recognition programs.
