Associate Director, Asset Management, Omers

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.

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. We have over 65 investment professionals across offices in Toronto, New York, London, Singapore, and Sydney. A diversified global portfolio of airports, nuclear generation, pipelines, ports, renewable power, telecommunication, toll roads, utilities, and other essential services.

OMERS Infrastructure is currently seeking an Associate Director to join its dynamic investment team in Sydney. In this role you will report to the Director, Asset Management (“AM”) and work closely with the broader Asia Pacific AM and Investment teams responsible for managing a diverse and complex portfolio of assets across the Asia Pacific region.

**As a member of this team, you will be responsible for**:

- Drive/coordinate specific projects relating to Portfolio Companies, for example:

- undertake analytical deep dives on valuation/capital projects/capital structure etc.
- provide M&A support for follow-on investments
- develop 100-day plans following acquisition
- identify operating/capital efficiency opportunities
- support strategy development and annual Business Planning processes
- assist with asset reporting, both internally and externally (third party capital)
- assess corporate governance, policies, and risk frameworks
- coordinate/align co-shareholders
- work with the Management of Portfolio Companies on various strategic/operational initiatives
- Support the AM Team in improving AM practices through, for example:

- benchmarking AM practices in peer organisations to identify key learnings/opportunities
- research Board evaluation and assessment practices and identify best practices
- propose and lead projects that create value-add in AM practices
- co-ordinate/lead the roll out of global AM initiatives
- lead the development of training/best practice sharing materials on selected AM topics
- identify AM thought leadership topics and bring them to the wider Infrastructure team
- Develop and maintain a network of advisors and experts on key AM Themes and leverage this network to enhance AM practices and insight across OMERS Infrastructure

**To succeed in this role, you have**:

- Minimum 6 years of experience in infrastructure asset management/investments and/or advisory; or management consulting; or infrastructure operational role
- An undergraduate degree in Commerce, Law or Engineering with strong understanding of asset valuations. Postgraduate degree will be looked upon favorably.
- Intellectual curiosity with a capacity to embrace complex challenges
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to make practical recommendations
- Flexibility with an ability to adapt to very different project types and work across a range of cultures and settings
- Strong written and verbal communications skills able to influence and impact at senior levels in OMERS and/or in Portfolio Companies
- Strong EQ with a proven ability to build open and trusting relationships and achieve significant outcomes through influence

**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.

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 inclusio