Associate, Investments - London, United Kingdom - OMERS
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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.
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.
OMERS Infrastructure, the infrastructure private equity arm of OMERS, is a pioneer and global leader in infrastructure direct investing with over 20 years of experience originating, structuring, and actively managing infrastructure investments.
A diversified global portfolio of airports, nuclear generation, pipelines, ports, renewable power, telecommunication, toll roads, utilities, and other essential services.
Working at OMERS is more than just a job - it is an opportunity to build a rewarding and fulfilling career.
Our employees take great pride in serving the communities in which they live and contributing in a variety of ways to make important community-based initiatives possible globally.
OMERS Infrastructure is currently seeking an energetic Associate to join its dynamic investment team in London, UK.You will have the opportunity to join a collaborative team and support all aspects of the investment process, including evaluation, execution and asset management.
As a member of this team, you will be responsible for:
Researching and analyzing financial statements, industry information, technical and financial data and presenting conclusions to investment team members
Developing and critically reviewing, stress testing and commenting on financial models in collaboration with partners and advisors; assess the integrity of the model and the financial returns of investment opportunities
Evaluating information provided by a vendor, company management and professional advisors and incorporates the relevant information into OMERS Infrastructure's investment analysis
Identifying and tracking information gaps in OMERS Infrastructure's evaluation of investments and proposing creative solutions to address the information gaps
Synthesizing key findings from research, financial analysis and meetings with industry, co-investors and external advisors into investment memoranda and presentations and participate in presenting these findings to investment committees
Assisting with asset management responsibilities by developing analysis and responding to industry and company specific questions from Directors of the portfolio companies
Researching prospective industries to develop industry theses and assisting in generating investment ideas for OMERS Infrastructure
Supporting the team while fostering an energized work environment
To succeed in this role, you have:
At least 3 years of experience in investment banking, private equity or a similar field
Experience in or knowledge of the infrastructure sectors is considered a plus
An undergraduate or post-graduate degree in business, engineering or other quantitative fields
Proven strong analytical, quantitative and financial modeling skills with attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong commitment to being a team player
Strong organizational and time management skills, able to work independently
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Intellectual curiosity, an eagerness to learn, and you are thoughtful, diligent and proactive in gathering information
ESG interest in sustainable investing
Strong command of additional language(s). Fluency in European languages is a direct advantage
Our story:
Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada's largest defined benefit pension plans, with $121 billion in net assets as at December 31, 2021.
OMERS is a jointly-sponsored pension plan, with 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's 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 - serving members and employers and originating and managing a diversified portfolio of high-quality investments in public markets, private equity, infrastructure and real estate.
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