Analyst, Technology Strategy & Innovation (Investment Technology, 12 Months Contract)

OMERS is a purpose-driven, dynamic and sustainable pension plan that seeks to empower its employees. The Analyst of Technology Strategy and Innovation will support the relationship between Data & Technology and Investment teams, ensuring alignment between technology and business objectives while driving innovation and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities Support the manager to develop and maintain customer technology roadmaps with the products and initiatives based on business impact, customer value, and technological feasibility Support the Facilitation of Steering Committees (SteerCos): Support during executive-level meetings with business and technology stakeholders to align on roadmaps, manage expectations, and report on program health Anticipate the technology implications of investment strategies (e.g., entering new asset classes) and proactively propose architectural solutions Bridge the gap between business agility and IT governance, ensuring rapid delivery without compromising stability or compliance Proactively engaging with our customers to understand and document their business objectives, processes, unique challenges, opportunities, and identify ways in which technology can address and enhance their operations Gather and analyze customer feedback and usage data of various D&T services to understand customer needs and pain points Assist or lead with the development of recommendations and executive level presentations of various product and services applicable to customers based on their needs Champion the adoption of core technology programs and AI tools to deliver on the D&T team’s collaborative priorities Partner with developers to ensure the final build matches the specific nuance of the requirements gathered from business teams Coordinate technology projects, working with different D&T stakeholders to implement solutions for the investment teams Support Proof of Concepts using technical and business analysis skills before handing off to core engineering teams Identify high-value use cases for Generative AI and Predictive Modeling to automate manual workflows or generate investment insights Proactively engage with business leaders to identify innovative opportunities for technology to drive business growth and assist with the development of business-specific technology strategy maps that drive strategic direction Stay current on FinTech trends and emerging investment technologies to keep the firm at the competitive edge Synthesize findings and present clear recommendations to leadership Build and nurture strong relationships with the Data and Technology & Business teams Energized by achieving goals in a collaborative environment Prioritize strong and effective cross-collaboration across Data and Technology Collaborate with the Technology Product and Services team to drive our business goals forward Leverage D&T’s technical expertise to ensure our technology programs are not only innovative but also strategically aligned with the evolving needs of the business Share learnings with D&T to drive continuous improvement and operational effectiveness Skills Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as engineering, computer science, business etc 1-3 years of experience in technology driven roles 1-3 years of strategy, consulting, tech, product management, business systems analysis or other relevant experience within the financial services sector Excellent organization, communication, problem solving and prioritization skills Exceptional verbal and written communicator. Ability to create presentations and present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in an environment with competing priorities Proven experience in a team where technology & business partner for a common objective Basic understanding of business operations, market dynamics, and technology trends Demonstrate curiosity in business processes to challenge the established thinking and help generate new ideas and approaches to problem solving Experience working with AI tools Experience or knowledge with different data platforms, data strategy, or data governance is an asset Benefits Annual Incentive Award pursuant to our Short-term Incentive plan Long-Term Incentive plan Group benefits Retirement plans Company Overview Founded in 1962, OMERS is one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans, with C$140.7 billion in net assets as at June 30, 2025. It was founded in 1962, and is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is