Investment Analyst, Dynamic Asset Allocation, Total Fund Management

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits coverage

Defined benefit pension

Travel abroad option

Hybrid work

Generous time off

Edvantage & Perkopolis

Deferred Incentive Program

Job summary

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan is seeking an Investment Analyst for Dynamic Asset Allocation to identify opportunities to adjust the Fund’s asset mix in response to macro developments and risk premia. You will conduct cross-asset research, build models and prepare insights to support portfolio decisions.

The role partners with DAA colleagues and other Investments teams, contributes to senior decision‑making forums, and integrates AI tools to enhance analysis while maintaining rigorous judgement.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant area.
• Graduate degree in finance and economics is an asset, CFA progress is an asset.
• Strong grounding in economics, financial markets, multi-asset investing.
• Ability to integrate AI tools into daily workflows with sound judgement.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to translate analysis into insights.
• Experience with programming or analytical tools in financial analysis is an asset.
• At least one year of relevant experience in investment management or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on macroeconomic developments and asset class implications.
• Perform cross-asset portfolio analyses and scenario assessments.
• Build and maintain analytical and econometric models for market analysis.
• Prepare clear presentations and materials for senior leaders.
• Contribute to data libraries, dashboards and monitoring tools.
• Integrate AI-enabled tools into research workflows with validated outputs.
• Collaborate across Investments to advance total-fund priorities.
• Deliver research and modelling work with independent judgment.

Skills

Cross-asset research

Quantitative analysis

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in a relevant area

Graduate degree in finance and economics (asset)

CFA designation (asset)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Programming/analytical tools

AI tools integration

Job description

The opportunity

The Investment Analyst, Dynamic Asset Allocation supports the DAA team in identifying and assessing opportunities to adjust the Fund’s asset mix in response to evolving macroeconomic conditions, market valuations and risk premia. The role conducts cross-asset research and analysis, develops analytical tools and models, and prepares clear insights and materials to support total-fund portfolio decisions.

Who you’ll work with

The Investment Analyst is a member of the Dynamic Asset Allocation (DAA) team within Total Fund Management and reports to the Director, Dynamic Asset Allocation. The role works closely with DAA colleagues and regularly collaborates with investment professionals and subject matter experts across Total Fund Management, Global Investment Strategy, Risk, Beta and Trading, Capital Markets and other Investments teams. The Analyst contributes analysis and materials for senior investment decision‑making forums and participates in cross‑functional initiatives that support total‑fund strategy and portfolio positioning.

What you’ll do

• Conducts research on global macroeconomic and financial market developments, assessing implications for asset class returns, valuations, risk premia and total‑fund positioning.
• Performs cross‑asset portfolio analysis and scenario assessments to support the evaluation of potential asset mix shifts and other total‑fund investment strategy initiatives.
• Builds, maintains and enhances analytical, quantitative and econometric models that support market analysis, portfolio allocation and investment decision‑making.
• Prepares clear, accurate and decision‑oriented presentations, reports and analytical materials for senior investment leaders and investment decision‑making forums.
• Maintains and contributes to the team's library of financial and economic data, charts, dashboards and monitoring tools, ensuring information is reliable, current and accessible.
• Synthesizes complex research and quantitative findings into concise insights and communicates the key implications to team members and stakeholders.
• Integrates AI‑enabled tools into research, modelling, programming and other daily workflows to improve the quality, efficiency and scalability of analysis, while applying appropriate review and judgement.
• Contributes to cross‑functional projects and team initiatives, collaborating effectively with colleagues across Investments to advance total‑fund priorities.
• This role has no direct people management or budget accountability. The Investment Analyst is accountable for delivering assigned research, analysis and modelling activities and contributing to team objectives through effective collaboration and execution of work. The Investment Analyst exercises judgement in conducting research, interpreting data, selecting analytical approaches and prioritizing day‑to‑day activities within established objectives and guidance.
• The role develops analyses and recommendations that support asset allocation and portfolio positioning decisions. Significant investment recommendations and decisions that may impact portfolio positioning are reviewed by senior members of the team and the appropriate investment decision‑making forums.

What you’ll need

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant area.
• A graduate degree in finance and economics is an asset, but is not required. Progress toward, or completion of, the CFA designation is an asset.
• Solid grounding in, or demonstrated interest in, economics, financial markets, asset allocation, portfolio construction and multi‑asset investing.
• Ability to integrate AI tools into daily workflows, including research, modelling and programming, while validating outputs and applying sound judgement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex analysis into clear and concise insights.
• Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities, with the ability to work with financial and economic data, build models and draw sound conclusions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word, with intermediate to advanced capability appropriate to analytical and presentation work.
• At least one year of relevant experience in investment management, financial markets, economic research, quantitative analysis or a related field; relevant internships or co‑op experience may be considered.
• Experience conducting research, analysing data and developing or maintaining quantitative models and analytical tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and contribute effectively in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment.
• Experience with programming or analytical tools used in financial or economic analysis is an asset.

What we’re offering

Pay-for-performance with base salary and annual incentive based on individual and enterprise performance. The Base salary for this level is $115,000 in Year 1 and $125,000 in Year 2. Individual compensation and placement of this role in the range is based on different factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, demonstrated competencies, and internal equity as they relate to the role.

Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development

• Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage
• Retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan
• The opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive Program
• A flexible work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working
• Competitive time off
• Our Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year
• Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis

At Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create, reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background and experience. Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development, networking & mentoring. We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves.

To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, check out Life at Teachers'.

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Functional Areas

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