Analyst, Research & Analytics

OMERS; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

A global real estate investment firm in Toronto is looking for a motivated Analyst to join their Research and Analytics team. You will support strategic planning initiatives, conduct market research, and collaborate across functions. The ideal candidate has a degree in related fields and 1-3 years of relevant experience, along with proficiency in tools like Excel and Data Visualization software. This position offers a salary ranging from $72,000 to $108,000 per year and benefits including incentive awards and retirement plans.

Benefits

Annual Incentive Award

Group benefits

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant work experience in real estate, private equity, or investment banking.
• Possession of (or working towards) a CFA and/or professional accounting designation.
• Strong inductive, deductive, and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and supporting global strategic, investment, and risk initiatives.
• Conduct research for macroeconomic and asset class-specific reports.
• Assist in developing real estate market forecasting tools.

Skills

Research

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Microsoft Excel

Data Visualization

Education

Undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Economics, Real Estate, Commerce, Finance, Geography, Engineering, or Urban Planning

Tools

Excel

PowerBI

QGIS

Python

Job description

Choose a workplace that empowers your impact.

Join a global workplace where employees thrive. One that embraces diversity of thought, expertise and passion. A place where you can personalize your employee journey to be — and deliver — your best.

We are a leading global real estate investor, developer and manager. We combine our capital with our capabilities to create real estate that strengthenseconomies and communities. By prioritizing people, partnerships and places, we generate meaningful returnsfor OMERS members, enhance value for our capital partners and create a brighter world for our customers.

Join us to accelerate your growth & development, prioritize wellness, build connections, and support the communities where we live and work.

Don’t just work anywhere — come build tomorrow together with us.

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We are looking for a highly motivated Analyst to join our Research and Analytics team in Toronto. In this role you will have the opportunity to support strategic planning and emerging risk initiatives, collaborate with investment, development, asset management, finance and legal functions across Oxford’s global platform, and work closely with the OMERS risks team. You will also be responsible for creating/improving the team’s infrastructure and processes, and expanding its capabilities.

As a member of this team, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting in the development of and supporting Oxford’s global strategic, investment, and emerging risk initiatives
• Conducting research for and assisting in the preparation of reports containing macroeconomic, market-level, and asset class-specific information on Oxford’s target markets
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of commercial real estate market forecasting tools for Oxford’s target markets to support assessment of opportunities and risks
• Insightfully discussing and interpreting results, identifying key themes, risks, considerations, and mitigants
• Participating in the research, analysis, and execution of strategic initiatives for both Oxford and OMERS
• Supporting Oxford’s global offices in the US, Asia-Pacific, and Europe through the provision of targeted market- and asset-level research

To succeed in this role, you have:

• An undergraduate or post-graduate degree in Economics, Real Estate, Commerce, Finance, Geography, Engineering, or Urban Planning
• Possession of (or working towards) a CFA and/or a professional accounting designation considered an asset
• 1-3 years of relevant work experience in a multi-sector real estate, private equity, or investment banking firm in a research, investment, and/or analytics capacity
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Data Visualization (e.g., PowerBI), Spatial Analysis techniques/tools (QGIS, ESRI), Statistical Analysis software (R, SAS, SPSS), programming (Python, VBA), or Data Science considered an asset
• Strong inductive, deductive, and critical thinking skills
• Self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and a high level of attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure with multiple or competing deadlines
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required

This posting is for an existing vacancy.The expected salary range for this position is $72,000.00 - $108,000.00 per year.

You may also be eligible to receive an annual Incentive Award pursuant to our Short-term Incentive plan and our Long-Term Incentive plan (if applicable), and to participate in our group benefits and retirement plans – details on these elements of compensation are included within OMERS & Oxford offer letters.

Oxford's purpose is to strengthen economies and communities through real estate.

Our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where we live and work — and the customers 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.

Note: OMERS uses artificial intelligence tools to assist in the recruitment process.