Investment Management Corporation of Ontario

At IMCO, our talent is among the best! IMCO offers a uniquely stimulating and rewarding environment where you can help build and drive organizational transformation, all while seeking to challenge yourself, learn, and grow your career.
Our culture is built on collaboration and passion, with a shared commitment to delivering lasting value to the clients we serve. Located in downtown Toronto, our vision is to be the partner of choice for Ontario’s public sector funds and to build a high-performing, value-driven asset management firm.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy. If you are ready to deliver best-in-class service and join a collaborative, motivated and fun team of professionals, IMCO offers the opportunity to do impactful work and broaden your expertise.
If you’re looking to use your expertise to drive strategic outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.
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This is a 12 month fixed term contract.
As a junior member of the team, you will be responsible in supporting key investment data applications including the verification and maintenance of investment data. Working with both internal investment teams (Performance Management, Risk, Investment Operations and Investments) and external business partners in executing key operational tasks, this role is critical in developing and maintaining data processes to deliver accurate and timely data to support investment professionals across the enterprise. The role reports to the Manager, Data Management.
In this role, you will gain an exposure to investment systems and processes, gain in-depth knowledge of accounting, performance, risk, security analytics data sets and learn about data management best practices.
If you are someone who is interested in investment data and the use of technology to drive automation and process improvement through the use of programming (SQL, VBA and Python) and visualization tools, this role is for you.
Key Responsibilities:
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<li>Investigate and resolve ad-hoc data issues in multiple data subject areas such as accounting, risk, performance and market data across various data consumption points (applications, databases, reports and dashboards).
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<li>Escalate data and content integrity issues (e.g. security master, portfolio holdings, benchmark, market data) on a timely basis, takes discretion to resolve issues within the bounds of assigned authorities, and communicates openly to data consumers.
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<li>Operate production data processes to ensure data integrity and appropriate flow of data within a control framework, tying back to the master book-of-record.
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<li>Monitor and oversee data quality (completeness, accuracy, consistency) to assure it is fit for consumption and meets the needs of data consumers.
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<li>Comply with service level agreements which define service expectations with internal stakeholders (e.g. Investment Risk, Investment Finance, Investments, Information Technology department).
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<li>Maintain metadata and documentation of production data flows.
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<li>Build and maintain relationship with external vendors and work closely with vendors to manage change in data delivery processes.
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<li>Other duties as assigned.
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What you need to succeed:
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<li>Post-secondary training in Business, Finance or Computer Science with related experience (1-3 years) in the investment industry.
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<li>Experience with Eagle STAR/NEXEN, Eagle PACE, BarraOne, Bloomberg or similar financial applications is a requirement.
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<li>Prior experiences with risk processes is preferred.
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<li>Knowledge of investment management, accounting, performance, and Risk principles and practices, or an understanding of a broad range of security types and associated investment data, with exposure to marketable securities, derivatives, private markets (e.g. Real Estate, Infrastructure, Private Equity).
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<li>Knowledge of relational databases and SQL is required; Knowledge of VBA or other programming languages is strongly preferred
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<li>Strong communication skills, being able to communicate comfortably with both business and technical teams.
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<li>Additional professional training in financial markets (CFA, FRM, etc.) would be an asset.
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<li>Strong working knowledge of data quality measurement, operational controls and process improvement.
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<li>Attention to detail and data accuracy with ability to identify patterns and inconsistencies.
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<li>Proficient with MS Suite
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The base salary range for this position is CAD $65,000.00 - $85,000.00. The placement within the range is determined by the range of market pay for the specific position, as well as the candidate's knowledge, skillset and experience relative to the requirements of the position and to internal peers. As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you with the specific details for this position.
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We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Our hybrid work model prioritizes an office-first approach, encouraging employees to make the most of our collaborative workspace at 16 York Street, Suite 2400, Toronto, ON M5J 0E6. This welcoming environment fosters teamwork, connection, and professional growth. While flexibility remains a key component of our model, we believe that regular in-office engagement enhances productivity and strengthens our culture. Our approach supports a fulfilling lifestyle that balances professional ambition with personal wellbeing.
IMCO is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support parts of our recruitment process, such as screening and assessments. However, all hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team. Candidates being considered for this position will be required to undergo background screening.

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