City : Toronto, Canada

Category : Risk

Industry : Financial Services

Employer : Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan - OTPP

The opportunity

The Managing Director, Fund Risk Insights leads a team in assessing the investment risk at OTPP.  This role brings a broad perspective on investment strategy, macroeconomic and geopolitical considerations to the assessment of, and independent challenge of, investment risk. Reporting to the Senior Managing Director (Investment Risk), this individual would influence key internal stakeholders such as Total Fund Management (TFM), senior asset class leaders, and with other teams, both within the Risk division and other functional partners.

Who you'll work with

• Develops and leads relationships across the Investment teams especially TFM Leads and individual asset class leaders.

• Leads interactions with interdepartmental and cross-departmental committees / working groups to provide subject matter expertise and analysis. May interact with the Board on an ad hoc basis

• Works closely with Risk leaders to form an integrated, interconnected view, on risks in the context of an evolving macro, geopolitical and investment strategy context.

What you'll do

• Maintain an expert level understanding of investment markets and strategies used by portfolio managers across OTPPs asset classes.

• Work with Investment leaders to understand, and to bring an independent perspective to the assessment of risks of TFM and investment department strategies including within the annual Investment Plan and its ongoing execution.

• Play a leadership role and work closely with key senior stakeholders in independently assessing the risks of new investment strategies and/or tactical decisions.

• Develop an independent perspective on the evolving external environment to help identify emerging and strategic risks.

• Work with Enterprise Risk Management to bring an integrated perspective on assessing the material risks, and related mitigation strategies, that have a broader Fund impact such as climate change and strategic risk considerations.

• Influence Investments and Risk leaders on the consideration of risk scenarios and mitigation strategies.

What you'll need

• A global outlook, with good judgment in applying leading practices.

• Strong technical and interpersonal skills, along with an understanding of change management and organizational culture.

• Adept at communicating complex issues and well-reasoned positions to varied audiences (both orally and written).

• Seasoned relationship builder; adept at building external networks and deemed a credible resource for information sharing.

• Manage team results and engagement.

• Can quickly grasp new concepts and adapt in an environment of continuous change.

• Be responsible for multiple streams of activities and research and with time sensitive deadlines, ensuring accurate and value added outcomes for each.

• A respected voice of influence in leadership discussions who will contribute valuable ideas, opinions, and feedback.

What we're offering

• Pay for performance environment that offers competitive salary and incentives

• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development

• Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage

• Retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan

• The opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive Program

• A flexible/hybrid work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working

• Competitive time off

• Our Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year

• Discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis

• Degreed: a digital platform that helps you quickly and easily discover, share, and track various learning resources — from courses to videos to articles and more.

At Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We are a globally minded organization and take pride ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create reflect and celebrate diversity of thought, background and experience.

How to apply

Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today!

Accommodations are available upon request (talent_acquisition@otpp.com) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.

Note that all individuals employed by Ontario Teachers’ in our Toronto office will be required to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. We remain committed to an accessible, inclusive and barrier free workplace; written requests for a human rights-based exemption from vaccination will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.

We thank you for applying, however, only those selected to continue will be contacted. Note that candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.

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What we’re offering

• Pay-for-performance environment that offers competitive salary and incentive

• Numerous opportunities for professional growth and development

• Comprehensive employer paid benefits coverage

• Retirement income through a defined benefit pension plan

• The opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive Program

• A flexible/hybrid work environment combining in office collaboration and remote working

• Competitive time off

• Our Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each year

• Employee discount programs including Edvantage and Perkopolis

• Degreed: a digital platform that helps you quickly and easily discover, share, and track various learning resources — from courses to videos to articles and more

At Ontario Teachers', diversity is one of our core strengths. We take pride in ensuring that the people we hire and the culture we create, reflect and embrace diversity of thought, background and experience. Through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategy and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), we celebrate diversity and foster inclusion through events for colleagues to connect for professional development, networking & mentoring.  We are building an inclusive and equitable workplace where our talent is respected, accepted and empowered to be themselves.  To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, check out Life at Teachers'.

How to apply

Are you ready to pursue new challenges and take your career to the next level? Apply today! You may be invited to complete a pre-recorded digital interview as part of your application.

Accommodations are available upon request (peopleandculture@otpp.com) for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the country where this role is located.

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