Job Description

Why join us?

Are you looking to join a dynamic pension plan that embodies the strong values of its 500,000 members and is an industry leading global investor? If so, we would love to tell you our story.

At OMERS we put our people first and are proud to embrace the diversity of thought and leadership that comes from having locations in Toronto, London, New York, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe. Our culture is truly one of a kind. We get stuff done, and have fun doing it! We take great pride in contributing to the communities where we live with an ever-constant eye to the global investment markets.

Credit, sitting within the Capital Markets division, is a key pillar of OMERS investment strategy, providing a solid and reliable income stream that helps offset capital markets volatility. The Global Credit team brings together a team of research analysts across industry sectors, geographies, and parts of the capital structure, with the goal of selecting strong risk-return investment opportunities across public and private credit markets. .

As a valued member of the Capital Markets team you can expect an exciting role in a supportive environment with colleagues and leaders that offer diversity in expertise and experiences. With an emphasis on continuous learning, development and future growth, you will be part of an engaged team of investors committed to meeting the pension promise.

The role
The Analyst will join the European Credit team that invests primarily in sub-investment grade public leveraged loans and high yield as well as CLOs and private credit.

Key tasks

As a member of this team, you will be responsible for:
Assessing public and private credit investment opportunities within Europe, with the objective of producing solid investment recommendations and returns

Performing comprehensive credit analysis and financial modelling to produce investment analysis that can be executed upon

Assessing relative trade ideas within the European credit market

Assisting members of the team with portfolio construction and management

Qualifications & Key Skills

To succeed in this role, you will have:
Ca. 2 years of experience in credit investing, leveraged finance, investment banking, or private equity

Knowledge and understanding of the European or North American Leveraged Finance market

Strong analytical skills with experience and financial modelling, with expertise with Microsoft Excel and Bloomberg

Experience with strategies involving leveraged loans and/or private credit

Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills

Ability to work both independently and with a team, while fostering a collegial and creative team culture

Ability to conduct research, draw insights and convey complex ideas clearly and concisely

Additional European languages would be a plus

Our story:
Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest defined benefit pension plans, with $124 billion in net assets as at December 31, 2022. OMERS is a jointly-sponsored pension plan, with more than 1,000 participating employers ranging from large cities to local agencies, and over half a million active, deferred and retired members. OMERS members include union and non-union employees of municipalities, school boards, local boards, transit systems, electrical utilities, emergency services and children\xe2\x80\x99s aid societies across Ontario. Contributions to the Plan are funded equally by members and employers. OMERS teams work in Toronto, London, New York, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Singapore, Sydney and other major cities across North America and Europe \xe2\x80\x93 serving members and employers and originating and managing a diversified portfolio of high-quality investments in public markets, private equity, infrastructure and real estate.

OMERS is committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process. At OMERS inclusion and diversity means belonging. How we create a sense of belonging is through our employees and our vast network of Employee Resource Groups. Whether you are passionate about gender, pride, or visible minorities, we have groups that are focused on making a difference in all of our lives.