With $107.5 billion in net assets at December 31, 2010, the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (Teachers’) is the largest single-profession pension plan in Canada. An independent organization, it invests the pension fund’s assets and administers the pensions of 295,000 active and retired teachers in Ontario.

Title: Investment Analyst / Equity Trader – Tactical Asset Allocation

POSITION SUMMARY

The Equity Products group is part of the Tactical Asset Allocation (TAA) department. The group is responsible for all equity execution, equity index beta management and the management of equity based value add strategies. This position, as part of our trading team, will be responsible for implementing optimal trading strategies for our required equity transactions, monitoring news and market conditions and reviewing and analyzing transaction costs. The position will report directly to the Head of Equity Trading.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execution of cash equities and equity derivatives
• Provide market intelligence and stock information to portfolio managers and analysts
• In conjunction with the Head of Trading, develop equity trading implementation strategies
• Use of execution management and order management systems to implement required trades
• Liaison with operations - Leverage technology to implement equity trading strategies
• Act ethically at all times to ensure transactions and procedures are followed in accordance with any and all industry regulations and company policies
• Keep up to date with industry and regulatory organizations related to equity trading issues
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with the brokerage community
• Utilize and keep current on transaction cost analysis (TCA) process

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-3 years of experience trading in capital markets
• Derivatives experience an asset
• Completed Bachelor/Masters degree in Business or STEM field
• Canadian Securities Course, Trader Training Course, related CSI course and CFA designation an asset
• Strong quantitative and analytic skills and experience with data analysis
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, experience with Bloomberg a plus
• Proficiency with Execution Management (EMS) and Order Management (OMS) systems
• Ability to analyze complex market issues, make decisions quickly, and respond under pressure
• Knowledge of transaction cost analysis - Strong interpersonal skills, both oral and written
• Creative thinking and ability to apply to our operations
• Professional work ethic and positive attitude

REF NO: 793

Interested candidates can apply directly via our website at www.otpp.com. We appreciate your interest and will contact you if a meeting is required.

Trading Analyst

Alberta Investment Management Corporation, Edmonton - We are looking for a self-starter who has a strong aptitude and excels in quantitative analysis, financial and mathematical modeling. To be successful as a Trading Analyst, you are organized, detail oriented, and function at a strong performance level within an intense environment. The Trading Analyst reports to the Senior Equity Trader and is primarily responsible for contributing to the trades of conventional or stable market related activities on the trading desk. The activities include, but are not limited to, trade reconciliation with our counterparties, maintenance of trading agreements and associated documentation, commissions management, and ongoing desk reporting needs.

Qualifications: A university degree in business, finance, or economics, with demonstrated quantitative experience is required. Alternatively, a degree in a technical discipline such as Engineering supplemented with a MBA is acceptable; Experience within the investment or financial services industry is an asset; Completion, or working towards the completion, of a professional or industry accreditation in one of the following is an asset: CSC, DFC, or CFA; Experience with vendor platforms such as Bloomberg, Calypso, Charles River, or Triton is desirable; Experience with derivatives and financial theories and/or models are an asset.

NOTE: Final candidates will also be asked to undergo a security screening, which includes a credit bureau and a criminal record investigation, the results of which must be acceptable to AIMCo.

TO APPLY for the above position: Email applications are preferred. To apply send your resume and cover letter to careers@aimco.alberta.ca. Please quote the competition number and the position you are applying for when submitting your application. If you are unable to apply by email, submit your application to the contact noted below. For more information visit the careers section of AIMCo’s website at www.aimco.alberta.ca

The Human Resources Consultant coordinating this competition is: Swati Tewari, AIMCo, 1100-10830 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 2B3. Phone: (780) 392-3607. Fax: (780) 392-3898

We thank all applicants in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.