The opportunityExciting opportunity for a Principal to join our dynamic Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) team within our Total Fund Management department. The Principal will be responsible for developing strategic frameworks for portfolio construction, benchmarking, rebalancing, FX management, tail hedging, etc. This team applies quantitative finance methods to gain insights on the risk and return profile of the fund and collaborates within Investments to make portfolio recommendations to enhance the long-term sustainability of the Plan.Who you will work withReporting to the Director, SAA, you will have the opportunity to influence how TFM manages the overall portfolio through convincing investment narratives supported by strong research and analysis.As part of Strategic Asset Allocation team you will work with other teams within TFM including Portfolio Analytics & Modeling, Portfolio Strategy, Economic Research, Treasury, and Beta & Global Trading. You will also work in collaboration with other Investment departments as well as the Risk division.What you’ll doWork with subject matter experts throughout the Investments division to develop a strong understanding of the various assets and investment strategies that form the building blocks of the totalfundConduct quantitative analysis (e.g. asset pricing, risk factor, portfolio construction, hedging, etc.) to help inform the total fund’s strategic allocationProvide innovative and high-quality portfolio construction advisory to other departments within InvestmentsWork closely with the Portfolio Analytics & Modelling team to design models related to econometrics, time series analysis, valuation, and optimization that can be used to extract investment insightsStay abreast of state-of-the-art research in asset allocation, risk management, and portfolio constructionHelp build presentations to communicate TFM’s investment strategy to diverse audiences including Board members, the CIO-chaired Total Fund Investment Committee, and the Investments departmentsCollaborate on projects and share innovative ideas with colleagues throughout the organizationKeep up to date with the financial markets and the risks of the total fundAssist with daily portfolio management and monitoring of total fund positionsOperate within Teachers’ risk limits, portfolio policies, and internal guidelinesSupport a variety of projects as requiredWhat you’ll needPostgraduate degree in a Finance discipline with strong quantitative rigor preferredCFA charter or candidacy is an assetAdvanced Python programming skills and Proficiency in Excel/VBA are requiredMinimum 5-7 years related experienceWell versed in quantitative finance including advanced econometrics, time series analysis, GARCH, optimization, simulation, etc.Penchant for investing through an empirical lens with prior experience applying quantitative methods to investment decision makingBroad knowledge of various asset classes, investment strategies/styles, and portfolio construction techniquesKnowledge of balance sheet management and its impact on portfolio risk, liquidity, and leverageExcellent oral and written communication skills with adeptness at unpacking complex subject matter and articulating effectively to varied audiencesAbility to work well with others in a highly collaborative environment · Proven ability to innovate and advance ideas with an entrepreneurial mindsetProficiency in SQL and handling market data through Bloomberg requiredAdvanced Excel and Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint)LI-JF1What we’re offeringPay-for-performance environment that offers competitive salary and incentiveNumerous opportunities for professional growth and developmentComprehensive employer paid benefits coverageRetirement income through a defined benefit pension planThe opportunity to invest back into the fund through our Deferred Incentive ProgramA flexible/hybrid work environment combining in office collaboration and remote workingCompetitive time offOur Flexible Travel Program gives you the option to work abroad in another region/country for up to a month each yearEmployee discount programs including Edvantage and PerkopolisAt 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 outHow to applyAre 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.The privacy of your personal information is important to us. Please visit our to learn how we handle your personal information.Functional Areas: InvestmentsRequisition ID: 6525
