Investment Associate, Total Fund Management - Portfolio Analytics & Modelling

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pension plan is seeking an Investment Associate for its Portfolio Analytics & Modelling team. The role involves developing analytical tools, collaborating with IT, and enhancing portfolio management systems. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in software engineering, finance, and a passion for technological innovation.

Benefits

Competitive salary and incentives

Opportunities for professional growth

Comprehensive benefits and retirement plans

Flexible/hybrid work environment

Generous time off and travel options

Employee discounts and programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in software engineering in finance.
• CFA charter or candidacy is an asset.
• Experience in modeling, optimization, risk systems, and portfolio analytics is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Write and improve the internal proprietary investment strategy code base.
• Develop code supporting TFM functions such as portfolio analytics and risk analysis.
• Mentor new graduates and interns.

Skills

Python

C#

SQL

Problem-solving

Software engineering

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields

Tools

Bloomberg

Refinitiv

S&P

Job description

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an Investment Associate to join our Total Fund Management (TFM) department in the Portfolio Analytics & Modelling (PAM) team. As an Associate, you will be involved in building and implementing analytical tools and systems used by teams across TFM to enhance and manage the overall portfolio. You will act as a liaison between TFM and IT, ensuring the seamless integration of investment-domain knowledge with necessary systems. You will gain insights into portfolio construction and how systems are designed and implemented in a large institutional setting.

Who you will work with

As part of the PAM team, you will collaborate with other TFM teams including Strategic Asset Allocation, Portfolio Strategy, Treasury, and Beta & Global Trading. Your role will involve consulting on the research, development, and implementation of analytical tools and systems. You will understand core business requirements, assess IT resources, and work directly with IT developers to build solutions.

What you will do

1. Write and improve the internal proprietary investment strategy code base for various analytical tools used by TFM.
2. Proactively identify areas for improvement and introduce new ideas in computing, numerical optimization, AI/machine learning, etc.
3. Learn about portfolio construction and the supporting systems/technology.
4. Provide business intuition, resource allocation, oversight, and work prioritization to IT developers on TFM projects.
5. Develop code supporting TFM functions such as portfolio analytics, balance sheet analysis, risk analysis, automated reporting, P&L analysis, and dashboard design.
6. Collaborate with IT to ensure software engineering best practices are followed.
7. Support and mentor new graduates and interns.
8. Demonstrate passion for investing and technological innovation in finance.
9. Stay informed about market drivers and recent software engineering updates.
10. Engage with team members for advice, feedback, and debate to foster learning and improvement.

What you'll need

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields.
• CFA charter or candidacy is an asset.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, e.g., software engineering in finance.
• Strong programming skills, especially in Python, C#, and SQL.
• Expertise in modern software engineering, design patterns, databases, version control.
• Experience with financial data providers like Bloomberg, Refinitiv, S&P.
• Experience in modeling, optimization, risk systems, and portfolio analytics is an asset.
• Full project lifecycle management experience.
• Self-starter with problem-solving skills.
• Passion for software engineering, financial markets, and portfolio construction.

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What we’re offering

• Competitive salary and incentives in a pay-for-performance environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Comprehensive benefits and retirement plans.
• Investment opportunities through our Deferred Incentive Program.
• Flexible/hybrid work environment.
• Generous time off and travel options.
• Employee discounts and programs.

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How to apply

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Functional Areas: Investments

Requisition ID: 6435