Investment Strategy Associate (Hybrid) Job at Ontario Power Generation
Location: Toronto, ON, CA, M5G 1X6
Req ID: 40892
Status: Regular Full Time
Working Conditions: Hybrid Working Environment
Education Level: 4-year university degree in is required in a quantitative discipline such as Statistical Science, Mathematics or Physics.
Location: Toronto, ON
Travel: Yes- 10%
Deadline to Apply: January 9, 2023
BE THE GENERATION to help build a brighter tomorrow.
OPG continues to set the bar for environmental protection, community involvement and economic impact—all while safely keeping the lights on.
Now we’ve set our sights on being a net-zero carbon company by 2040 and a catalyst to help the economies where we operate achieve net-zero by 2050.
Now we’ve set our sights on being a net-zero carbon company by 2040 and a catalyst to help the economies where we operate achieve net-zero by 2050.
OPG operates a diverse portfolio of generation assets including nuclear, hydroelectric, biomass and solar. We are also a cleantech leader and innovator, offering challenging and unique work opportunities. Help us use our power to change the world.
NEW CAMPUS In 2025 Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is establishing a new corporate headquarters on a campus setting in the Municipality of Clarington located within the Durham Region. The new campus will include the existing Darlington Energy Complex located just south of Highway 401 and a new building to be constructed on adjacent land presently owned by OPG.
JOB OVERVIEW
Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is looking for a dynamic professional to join our team in the role of
Investment Strategy Associate at our Downtown Toronto location.
Reporting to the Managing Director, Portfolio Strategy & Investment Risk, the primary role of the
Investment Strategy Associate is to monitor Ontario Power Generation’s Pension and Nuclear Funds’ investments and funding requirements. The successful candidate will have a passion for investment management and have experience working in multi-asset class allocation and risk management.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment where you will contribute to Ontario Power Generation’s continued growth and success in generating safe, clean, reliable low-cost power in a sustainable manner.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Support portfolio strategy and investment risk measuring and monitoring activities..
- Conduct research on capital markets, asset classes, investment strategies and managers, fund governance best practices and/or other areas relevant to the funds.
- Analysis of investment risk and performance.
- Preparation of regular reporting and compiling confidential reports for senior management, compliance reports and reporting required by legislation and other regulatory agencies as required.
- Undertake independent analysis, prepare reports, briefings/presentations, and recommendations on OPG Pension and Nuclear Funds’ investment initiatives.
- Responsibilities to include:
- Analysis and reporting of investment risk;
- Preparation of presentation material for various internal committees and other ad hoc requests;
- Investment administration of the investment portfolios, including related record keeping and reporting;
- Administration of various external arrangements and act as a liaison with services providers.
EDUCATION
- 4 year University Degree is required in a quantitative discipline such as Statistical Science, Mathematics or Physics.
- Possession of the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), FRM (Financial Risk Manager) or PRM (Professional Risk Manager), ASA (Associate of the Society of Actuaries) designation is an asset.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role;
- Familiarity with Ontario’s Pension regulatory environment;
- Knowledge and working experience in asset-liability management (ALM), portfolio construction and multi-asset class allocation;
- Knowledge of factor-based risk models, such as MSCI Barra;
- Knowledge of alternative risk premia (ARP) strategies.
- Knowledge of liquidity management practises and liquidity stress testing;
- Strong quantitative skills and the ability to create financial models in MS Excel, Python, SQL and other applications;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to influence and communicate effectively across the company and externally at all levels.
- Knowledge and experience in building, shaping and maintaining productive relationships and partnerships across business units and among internal and external stakeholders;
- Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills to examine, build and execute strategies based on research and analysis;
- Ability to think strategically to understand business processes/decisions and their short term and long term risk implications, analyze complex data to reach appropriate recommendations and conclusions;
- A results-oriented focus is essential, as is the ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment and effectively manage several projects simultaneously.
The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values, and the OPG Code of Business Conduct.
WHY OPG?
As Ontario’s largest clean energy generator, OPG offers an exciting combination of challenging opportunities and career diversity in a fast-paced work environment. Being an OPG employee means you can apply your knowledge, broaden your skills and make a valuable contribution to an organization that is vital to the province’s wellbeing.
At OPG, our values are our strengths. They are fundamental truths about our organization that don’t change.
Safety. Integrity. Excellence. People and Citizenship.
Here's why OPG might just be the ideal workplace for you:
- Exceptional range of opportunities province-wide
- Long-term career growth and development opportunities
- Electricity is vital to the province and OPG’s clean electricity is helping decarbonize other sectors.
Our promise to you:
- We care about the safety and the well-being of our employees. It is our utmost priority.
- A supportive work environment where you can be your best every day.
- Opportunities to stretch and develop.
- Offer different ways for you to give back to communities where we operate.
- Partner with Indigenous communities and support local businesses.
- We support employment equity, diversity and inclusion.
If you are looking to learn from others and be part of something important, and you are excited about the future of power generation, you will find the right fit at OPG.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit your application
online at https://jobs.opg.com/ by
11:59 PM E.S.T., January 9, 2023. OPG thanks all those who apply; however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
ACCOMMODATIONS
OPG is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made.
If you require information in a format that is accessible to you, please contact AODA@opg.com
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