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About the Role

This is a 12-month contract position for an Analyst level role within the Performance Measurement and Analytics team. The role is responsible for producing complex investment performance and analytical reporting for asset owner clients, including performance calculations, analysis, exposure reporting, asset mix, responding to stakeholder requests, and investigating discrepancies. The Associate ensures the accuracy of performance data and works under the supervision of the Manager, Performance and Analytics.

Responsibilities

Producing, developing, and presenting investment-related reports and analysis across multiple disciplines to enhance the management and monitoring of investment performance of the plan.
Conducting research and analysis on Investment performance with significant attention to detail.
Assisting in evaluating proposed calculation methodologies and financial models for operational reasonableness.
Developing regular and ad-hoc performance measurement and attribution models to support the investment decision making process, as well as the investment review process.
Managing, monitoring, and evaluating performance, risk management and attribution at various portfolio levels in a timely manner.
Establishing, maintaining and enhancing working relationships with key stakeholders.
Providing analytical and value-add support to internal stakeholders to support investment decision making, as well as transform data into meaningful and actionable knowledge by analyzing reports and providing recommendations.
Collaborating with front-office investment professionals to obtain and understand details reporting and information requirements.
Collaborating with the Data Management team to support the development and enhancement of the reporting environment and processes to better facilitate and customize the delivery of information for IMCO's end-users, including the definition of data classifications required, as well as assisting in establishing the processes to translate the book-of-record into usable inputs for the requested reporting.
Proactively identifying opportunities for process improvement while simultaneously collaborating with co-workers to implement changes.
Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge on investment market conditions and trends to support projects, as required.
Providing appropriate and timely information, analysis and reporting for management, as well as the Board.
Leading other special short-term Performance Measurement and Analytics projects, as required.

Requirements

2 to 4 years of relevant experience in the financial services industry (preferably in asset management or capital markets) is required, including 2 years’ experience with performance measurement.
Undergraduate degree in Finance, Business or a related field is required.
Strong working knowledge of finance, portfolio management theory and broad range of asset classes, investment strategies, and investment vehicles including practical aspects such as market conventions, specific product knowledge, and best industry practices.
Advanced quantitative, analytical, financial modelling skills with comprehensive financial analysis experience.
Well-versed in performance measurement principles, methodologies and practices, with previous experience with P&L attribution and analysis considered an asset.
Written communication skills required to report complex information (e.g. risk reports, compliance issues, performance attribution) in a clear, concise manner.
Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills required to exchange complex information and to present information, as well to build key working relationships; cultivate partnerships and work collaboratively in a team environment, and with internal and external resources.
Proficient with MS Suite (Excel, Word, Access, Visio, PowerBI).
SQL, and VBA programming languages is required.
Candidates being considered for this position will be required to undergo background screening.

Skills

Performance measurement
Finance
Portfolio management theory
Asset classes
Investment strategies
Investment vehicles
Market conventions
Product knowledge
Industry best practices
Quantitative analysis
Analytical skills
Financial modelling
Financial analysis
Performance measurement principles
Performance measurement methodologies
Performance measurement practices
P&L attribution
P&L analysis
Written communication
Verbal communication
Interpersonal skills
MS Suite (Excel, Word, Access, Visio, PowerBI)
SQL
VBA programming
Python (asset)
Eagle PACE (desired)
Bloomberg (desired)

Location

16 York Street, Suite 2400, Toronto, ON M5J 0E6

Work Type

12 month contract
Hybrid

Experience Level

Analyst level
2 to 4 years of relevant experience
2 years’ experience with performance measurement

Education Level

Undergraduate degree in Finance, Business or a related field
Graduate degree (e.g., MBA, MFin) (preferred)
Professional designation (e.g. CFA, FRM, CIPM) (preferred)

Salary/Compensations

CAD $70,000.00 - $100,000.00

About the Company

IMCO offers a uniquely stimulating and rewarding environment where you can help build and drive organizational transformation, all while seeking to challenge yourself, learn, and grow your career.
Our culture is built on collaboration and passion, with a shared commitment to delivering lasting value to the clients we serve.
Our vision is to be the partner of choice for Ontario’s public sector funds and to build a high-performing, value-driven asset management firm.
The Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO) is Ontario’s professional asset manager, investing on behalf of our public sector clients so they can care for beneficiaries and secure retirement futures.
With approximately $90.7 billion in assets under management, we are one of the largest institutional investment managers in Canada and around the globe.
Our mandate is to provide broader public sector clients with exceptional investment management services, including best-in-class advice around portfolio construction, efficient access to a diverse range of asset classes and superior reporting on risks and returns.
Our vision is to rank among the world’s leading public-sector asset managers.
We will achieve this through an unwavering focus on creating client value.
That means ensuring that we deliver the returns required for our clients to meet their long-term financial obligations.

Equal Opportunity

IMCO is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.