Job Description
Date Posted: 05/02/2026
Req ID: 427+3
Faculty/Division: School of Management
Department: Joseph L. Rotman School of Management
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 0005XXXXXX
Description:
About us:
The Rotman School of Management is part of the University of Toronto, a global centre of research and academic excellence at the heart of Canada’s commercial and financial capital. Rotman is a catalyst for transformative learning, insights and public engagement, bringing together diverse views and initiatives around a defining purpose: to create value for business and society. We make a fundamental promise – Here’s where it changes – to our students, our partners and the broader community. Everyone at Rotman, faculty and staff, plays a role in bringing that promise to life.
Your opportunity:
The BMO Financial Group Finance Research and Trading Lab is a high-tech facility that enables students, faculty and staff to interact with the global financial community and its resources in a real-time setting. This state-of-the-art multi-function laboratory creates new opportunities for training, teaching, research, product and curriculum development. The FRT-Lab provides a focal point for research and training in a range of financial disciplines including: investment strategy and portfolio management; financial engineering and risk management; trading; and, analysis of the microstructure of markets.
As the Educational Developer, you will be responsible for developing, delivering and evaluating an engaging and effective learning solution to support our experiential learning initiatives and curriculum.
Your responsibilities will include:
Developing and implementing components of instructional programs
Editing program and service materials
Researching curriculum and program trends and writing summary reports for instructors
Developing content for instructional workshops
Facilitating educational workshops and seminars
Collecting data to support faculty research
Delivering presentations to promote programs, opportunities and/or initiatives
Essential Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Finance, Economics, Applied Statistics, or related discipline; or acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience
Minimum five (5) years recent and related experience
Experience in applied statistics (multivariate models and distributions, jump processes, inference), e.g. simulation tools such as Monte Carlo
Experience with data analysis and modeling
Demonstrated understanding of capital market theory, portfolio management, and market microstructure
Experience or interest in financial markets
Experience soliciting and interpreting requirements from end users (faculty, etc.) for development or enhancement of custom products and services
Quantitative finance and requisite data and optimization skills
Coding proficiency, e.g. Python, VBA, MS Excel (or any other object-oriented language)
Knowledge of Application Program Interfaces (API)
Proactive and self-motivated to initiate activities without specific instruction
Expert in prioritization and value delivery, good judgment and decision-making skills
Excellent interpersonal skills; teamplayer
Good work ethic and ability to work in an active learning space with distractions and interruptions
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to present/instruct/demo in front of UofT stakeholders and develop offline tutorial videos
May require extended or unusual working hours based on program support and business needs
Assets (Nonessential):
Knowledge of best practices using real-time financial data, such as data mapping
To be successful in this role you will be:
Achievement oriented
Motivated self-learner
Multi-tasker
Proactive
Problem solver
Team player
Notes:
This is a term to June 2026.
This role is not currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.
Closing Date: 05/13/2026, 11:5+PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 14 - $+0,056. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $115,16+. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching
Recruiter: Jen Salerno
Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
Req ID: 427+3
Faculty/Division: School of Management
Department: Joseph L. Rotman School of Management
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 0005XXXXXX
Description:
About us:
The Rotman School of Management is part of the University of Toronto, a global centre of research and academic excellence at the heart of Canada’s commercial and financial capital. Rotman is a catalyst for transformative learning, insights and public engagement, bringing together diverse views and initiatives around a defining purpose: to create value for business and society. We make a fundamental promise – Here’s where it changes – to our students, our partners and the broader community. Everyone at Rotman, faculty and staff, plays a role in bringing that promise to life.
Your opportunity:
The BMO Financial Group Finance Research and Trading Lab is a high-tech facility that enables students, faculty and staff to interact with the global financial community and its resources in a real-time setting. This state-of-the-art multi-function laboratory creates new opportunities for training, teaching, research, product and curriculum development. The FRT-Lab provides a focal point for research and training in a range of financial disciplines including: investment strategy and portfolio management; financial engineering and risk management; trading; and, analysis of the microstructure of markets.
As the Educational Developer, you will be responsible for developing, delivering and evaluating an engaging and effective learning solution to support our experiential learning initiatives and curriculum.
Your responsibilities will include:
Developing and implementing components of instructional programs
Editing program and service materials
Researching curriculum and program trends and writing summary reports for instructors
Developing content for instructional workshops
Facilitating educational workshops and seminars
Collecting data to support faculty research
Delivering presentations to promote programs, opportunities and/or initiatives
Essential Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Finance, Economics, Applied Statistics, or related discipline; or acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience
Minimum five (5) years recent and related experience
Experience in applied statistics (multivariate models and distributions, jump processes, inference), e.g. simulation tools such as Monte Carlo
Experience with data analysis and modeling
Demonstrated understanding of capital market theory, portfolio management, and market microstructure
Experience or interest in financial markets
Experience soliciting and interpreting requirements from end users (faculty, etc.) for development or enhancement of custom products and services
Quantitative finance and requisite data and optimization skills
Coding proficiency, e.g. Python, VBA, MS Excel (or any other object-oriented language)
Knowledge of Application Program Interfaces (API)
Proactive and self-motivated to initiate activities without specific instruction
Expert in prioritization and value delivery, good judgment and decision-making skills
Excellent interpersonal skills; teamplayer
Good work ethic and ability to work in an active learning space with distractions and interruptions
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Ability to present/instruct/demo in front of UofT stakeholders and develop offline tutorial videos
May require extended or unusual working hours based on program support and business needs
Assets (Nonessential):
Knowledge of best practices using real-time financial data, such as data mapping
To be successful in this role you will be:
Achievement oriented
Motivated self-learner
Multi-tasker
Proactive
Problem solver
Team player
Notes:
This is a term to June 2026.
This role is not currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.
Closing Date: 05/13/2026, 11:5+PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 14 - $+0,056. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $115,16+. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching
Recruiter: Jen Salerno
Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Educational Developer position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Toronto offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.