Associate Director, Portfolio Management and Operations - Private Equity

OMERS Ventures; Toronto; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

OMERS Ventures in Toronto, Canada, is seeking an Associate Director, Portfolio Management and Operations to help manage and optimize the private equity portfolio. You will focus on analytics, reporting, valuation support, and driving efficiency in partnership with internal teams.

The role requires 7+ years in private markets and strong communication, with opportunities to lead strategic projects and influence firm-wide portfolio management practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
• 7+ years in private market investments, portfolio management, private equity, or investment operations.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with investment valuation, financial modeling, and portfolio analytics.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and portfolio management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze performance of OMERS Private Equity investments against return and risk objectives.
• Prepare and present portfolio reports and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the valuation process with internal teams, external partners, and valuators.
• Assist in due diligence, execution, and integration of new investments and divestitures.
• Develop and enhance portfolio management processes, tools, and best practices.
• Identify portfolio risks and implement mitigation strategies within risk frameworks.
• Foster relationships with internal teams and external partners to support portfolio objectives.
• Lead or participate in strategic projects to improve portfolio management capabilities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial modeling

Portfolio analytics

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Economics

MBA or CFA (preferred)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Portfolio management systems

PowerBI

Job description

Choose a workplace that empowers your impact.

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

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 665,000 members, placing their best interests at the heart of everything we do.

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.

The Associate Director, Portfolio Management and Operations is a key member of the Private Equity Investments team, responsible for supporting the effective management, oversight, and optimization of OMERS Private Equity portfolio. This role will focus on portfolio analytics, performance monitoring, reporting, operational due diligence, and execution of portfolio management initiatives, ensuring alignment with OMERS strategic objectives and risk management frameworks. This role spans direct private equity and private capital (including funds, ventures, and life sciences).

You will be responsible for:

• Monitor and analyze the performance of OMERS Private Equity investments, including financial and operational metrics, to ensure alignment with return and risk objectives.
• Prepare and present regular and ad-hoc portfolio reports, dashboards, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders, including senior management and the Private Equity Investment Committee.
• Support the valuation process for the Private Equity portfolio by collaborating with internal teams, external partners, and third-party valuators.
• Assist in the due diligence, execution, and integration of new Private Equity investments and divestitures, including coordination with legal, finance, and external advisors.
• Develop and enhance portfolio management processes, tools, and best practices to drive efficiency and data accuracy.
• Identify and assess portfolio risks, support the implementation of mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with OMERS risk frameworks.
• Foster strong relationships with internal teams (e.g., finance, legal, operations) and external partners to support portfolio objectives and information flow.
• Lead or participate in strategic projects aimed at improving portfolio management capabilities and operational effectiveness.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field
• 7+ years of relevant experience in private market investments, portfolio management, private equity, or investment operations, ideally within a pension fund, asset manager, or investment bank
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills with a track record of delivering actionable insights
• Experience with investment valuation, financial modeling, and portfolio analytics
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and portfolio management systems
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Preferred Skills:

• MBA, CFA, or other relevant designations
• Experience with data visualization tools, such as PowerBI

This posting is for an existing vacancy.The expected salary range for this position is $140,000-180,000 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.

As one of Canada's largest defined benefit pension plans, our people-first culture is at its best when our workforce reflects the communities where 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.

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are used to support certain stages of the OMERS recruitment process. While AI assists us in our process, human judgment and decision-making remain central to our candidate experience.