ABOUT ONEX:
Onex is an investor and asset manager that invests capital on behalf of Onex shareholders and clients across the globe. Formed in 1984, we have a long track record of creating value for our clients and shareholders. Onex' two primary businesses are Private Equity and Credit. In Private Equity, we raise funds from third-party investors, or limited partners, and invest them, along with Onex' own investing capital, through the funds of our private equity platforms, Onex Partners and ONCAP. Similarly, in Credit, we raise and invest capital across several private credit, public credit and public equity strategies.
Our investors include a broad range of global clients, including public and private pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies and family offices. In total, Onex has $49.7 billion in assets under management, of which $8.1 billion is Onex' own investing capital. With offices in Toronto, New York, New Jersey, Boston and London, Onex and its experienced management teams are collectively the largest investors across Onex' platforms.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a highly driven and detail-oriented individual to join our Information Technology group as a Systems Administrator on the Corporate IT team based in Toronto. Reporting to the Director, Corporate IT, this role will provide support for our HR, Payroll, Finance and Compliance applications. The successful candidate will be an experienced systems administrator with 3-5 years experience in supporting technology applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- System administrator for the HR platform and other integrated HR and payroll systems, ensuring optimal performance and user support
- System administrator for other Corporate IT applications across Compliance and Finance, including our ERP system
- Technical support for custom and out of the box integrations, ensuring seamless connectivity between Onex systems and up and downstream systems, managing endpoints, keys and data mapping.
- Establish and implement best practices with regards to system maintenance, development, testing, data integrity, etc, creating and maintaining technical support documentation.
- Contribute technical expertise to business projects and create solutions to meet challenges (including performing detailed analysis of technical and business requirements).
- Provide incident management services, resolving technical issues identified in Corporate IT systems or any of their integrations.
- Manage integrations including liaising with third party technical teams for issue resolution, build, test and ongoing support.
- Perform periodic audit to test appropriate controls and ensure integrity of data and system.
- Plan and coordinate for platform upgrades or new services, ensuring all systems will operate correctly in current and future state.
- Establish production implementation and rollout plans and manage deployment tasks for any technical scope
- Vendor governance and assessment related to system security, incident management and response times, business continuity and service levels.
- Design, develop and maintain reports and dashboards using Power BI
Candidate Profile:
- Familiarity with Corporate IT systems related to HR, Finance and Compliance
- Exceptional analytical and conceptual thinking skills
- The ability to influence stakeholders and work closely with them to determine acceptable solutions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong ability to navigate ambiguity, overcome confusion and simplify complex situations
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills who will fit seamlessly into our team culture
- Detail-oriented individual with the ability to quickly assimilate and apply new concepts, business models, and technologies.
- Ability to work independently, learn quickly and think creatively
- Competency in SQL, VB.net, PowerBI, .Net, Python, Azure function apps, APIs and microservices, SFTP, SSH auth, PGP encryption, DevOps
- Experience providing production support and root cause analysis
- Understanding of security and privacy governance
OUR TEAM & COMMITMENT:
Onex is led by the firm's CEO, Bobby Le Blanc, and experienced leaders at each of our businesses. We have over 170 investment professionals across all platforms, supported by approximately 265 professionals dedicated to our corporate functions and investment platforms. Consistent with our One Onex approach, the teams share and leverage sector expertise, and sourcing and origination opportunities across all business lines.
Our culture is guided by our strong commitment to accountability, intellectual honesty and respect for all our partners and stakeholders. Onex was formed on principles of entrepreneurialism and responsible investing and our team is united in recognizing the value of collaboration, diversity of perspective and background, and an inclusive environment.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION:
Onex recognizes that a diverse team and inclusive environment are vital in contributing to our continued success as an investment and asset manager. Our Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Council, co-chaired by our President and Head of Shareholder Relations and Communications, is responsible for championing diversity and inclusion across the firm, including supporting the development and success of Onex' employee resource groups.
We believe that diverse perspectives create better outcomes for us and our stakeholders, including the companies we invest in, our shareholders, investors and clients, as well as the communities we serve. Onex' commitment to diversity and inclusion includes increasing our focus on attracting and retaining employees from diverse backgrounds, creating additional awareness of diversity issues and benefits, fostering and inspiring a more supportive environment where inclusivity is expected and prioritized, and embedding accountability for diversity throughout the firm.
ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL & GOVERNANCE:
We are committed to delivering value for all of our stakeholders – our shareholders, investors, employees, operating companies and the communities in which we operate. Responsible governance throughout Onex and across our platforms is fundamental to the success of our organization. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of good governance, which builds trust and confidence in our stewardship of capital.
Recent initiatives include the addition of resources to our environmental, social and governance ("ESG") team and progress on our efforts to measure carbon emissions across Onex and our investment platforms. To remain aligned with emerging best practices, we participate in several industry initiatives, including the ESG Data Convergence Initiative, Initiative Climat International ("iCI"), the Principles for Responsible Investment ("PRI"), the IFRS Sustainability Alliance and FCLT Global, among others. We expect our program to continue to expand, while remaining rooted in our founding principle of responsible investing. 
