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About the Role

The Investment Associate (18-month contract) is responsible for research and development activities to create production-grade risk models and analytical tools for private assets. This role supports ongoing research and enhancement of risk models for private investments, with opportunities to collaborate on modelling initiatives across various investment types.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop risk models for various private asset classes and individual investments in private markets.
• Contribute to the creation, maintenance, and improvement of existing asset-specific risk models, including market and credit risk.
• Write detailed documentation of methodology, validation testing, and data specifications.
• Work with BA, IT, Data Management, Risk Analytics, and the Model Validation Group to ensure timely model integration and validation.
• Conduct annual model recalibration to maintain model accuracy.
• Perform risk assessments and provide risk insights for potential new private deals for Investment Committee presentations.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop models and tools for investment decision-making.
• Support and share knowledge within Investment Risk and respond to ad hoc requests from investment departments.
• Proactively explore opportunities to leverage AI and emerging technologies to enhance modelling capabilities and efficiency.

Requirements

• Masters’ degree in a quantitative discipline (MMF, MFE, Computational Finance, MQF) in addition to an undergraduate degree in a related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in quantitative finance and/or risk management.
• Knowledge/experience in private assets risk modeling (or related) is an asset.
• Strong programming skills in SQL/MATLAB/VBA is a definite asset.
• Knowledge/experience in AI applications (ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude) is an asset.
• Expert proficiency in MS Office applications (with emphasis on Excel).
• Strong conceptual thinker and problem solver, with the ability to research and test new ideas to bridge theory and practice.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Attention to detail and precision are critical.
• Successful completion of the FRM and CFA designation is an asset.
• Must be legally entitled to work in the country where the role is located.

Skills

• Quantitative Finance
• Risk Management
• Private Assets Risk Modeling
• SQL
• MATLAB
• VBA
• AI Applications
• ChatGPT
• Copilot
• Claude
• MS Office
• Excel
• Conceptual Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Research
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Teamwork Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Precision

Location

• Remote
• In-office

Work Type

• Contract
• Full-time
• Hybrid

Experience Level

• 2 years

Education Level

• Masters degree in a quantitative discipline
• Undergraduate degree in a related field

Salary/Compensations

• $105,000 - $155,000

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development
• Flexible work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working
• Flexible Travel Program (option to work abroad for up to a month annually)
• Employee discount programs (Edvantage and Perkopolis)

About the Company

• Ontario Teachers' is committed to diversity as a core strength, reflecting and embracing diversity of thought, background, and experience.
• The company fosters inclusion through its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• They are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where talent is respected, accepted, and empowered.

Equal Opportunity

• Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.
• Ontario Teachers’ may use AI-based tools to assist in screening and assessing applicants, but this does not replace human decision-making.