Analyst, Pension Investments

Emera; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Analyst in Pension Investments, where you will support investment strategies and governance for pension plans. Collaborate with teams to ensure alignment with best practices while enjoying a diverse and inclusive workplace. Opportunities for career growth and a competitive compensation package await you.

Benefits

Health & Wellbeing benefits

Career growth opportunities

Community engagement

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Experience in investment research, monitoring, due diligence, financial modelling.
• Relevant education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research and due diligence on pension portfolios.
• Monitor investment performance and compliance.
• Prepare quarterly materials for pension committees.

Skills

Critical thinking

Numerical skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Relevant undergraduate degree

Graduate degree or CFA

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

The Opportunity

Job Title: Analyst, Pension Investments

Department: Pension Investments, Emera Corporate

Location: Halifax, NS

At Emera, you’ll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcome and supported. Come, build a career as unique as you are, making an impact from Atlantic Canada and on our businesses across the US and the Caribbean. Your experience and values will support the Emera team to safely deliver cleaner, reliable energy to our customers.

Emera’s subsidiaries sponsor several pension plans with assets of approximately $4B. The Pension Investments Team, within Emera’s Finance department, provides services to these pension plan subsidiaries.

The team advises pension committees and boards, managing investment programs and governance, working with internal groups and external service providers, including investment managers, to ensure asset management aligns with policies, legislation, and industry best practices.

As the Analyst, Pension Investments, reporting to the Director, you will be a key team member, collaborating with external providers and stakeholders across Emera.

Accountabilities:

1. Coordinate and document research, monitoring, and due diligence activities on pension portfolios.
2. Monitor and report on investment performance, compliance, risk, and proxy voting.
3. Prepare quarterly materials for pension committees and boards.
4. Conduct research to improve investment strategies and team processes.
5. Support projects like asset-liability studies and manager searches, providing analysis and recommendations.
6. Assist in pension fund management, including cash contributions, rebalancing, and benefit payments.
7. Support operational, administrative, and governance activities of the pension plans.

Travel, including domestic and international, is expected, with approximately 20-25 days annually, planned in advance.

Skills for Success:

• Relevant undergraduate degree; graduate degree or CFA considered assets.
• Experience in investment research, monitoring, due diligence, financial modelling, or asset-liability studies is advantageous.
• Other related education and experience may be considered.

Attributes:

• Critical thinker, curious, and questioning.
• Disciplined, process-oriented, and insightful.
• Principled, self-motivated, and high standards.
• Strong numerical skills and problem-solving ability.
• Organized, detail-oriented, adaptable.
• Collaborative team player.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, and comfortable with technology.

Perks:

• Health & Wellbeing benefits, including virtual healthcare, fitness, and wellness programs.
• Career growth opportunities, employee development, and sponsored education.
• Community engagement, mentoring, volunteering, and scholarships.
• Competitive compensation, incentive plans, and pension plan.

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter explaining their interest and relevant experience.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: We value a diverse workforce and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, supporting accommodations as needed.