Forum Asset Management – Software Developer

Location: Toronto, In-Office

Overview of Forum:

Join us in delivering Extraordinary Outcomes™ through investment.

Forum is a leading investor, developer and asset manager operating across North America for 25 years. Our core purpose is to deliver Extraordinary Outcomes™ to our stakeholders. Forum is proud to have delivered in the top tier of alternative asset returns since 2002, while positively impacting over 10,600 lives. Our investment strategy is focused on infrastructure, private equity and real estate. The enterprise value of our assets under management currently exceeds $1.7 billion and our projects attract top-tier investors.

We invite you to join us as we continue to grow and build something great together. The Forum team is adaptable, agile and dynamic and we're committed to sustainable and responsible investing. Our people represent a diverse mix of cultural backgrounds and professional experiences, bringing together unique perspectives and skill sets that deliver growth to our stakeholders through innovation and thought leadership. Our cultural values uphold integrity, trust and transparency above all else. We know that in order to achieve Extraordinary Outcomes, we need to grow and support an Extraordinary team. If this sounds like something you align with, we want to meet you.

Position Overview:

Join our vibrant Toronto team as a Software Developer and be at the heart of pioneering technology solutions in the financial services industry. In this role, you'll drive innovation through software development, automation, data analysis, and web technologies, enhancing our operational efficiency and decision-making prowess.

This opportunity is a hands-on, full stack opportunity to support an experienced high performing and synergistic team. Experience a collaborative workplace, dedicated to nurturing growth and innovation. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to impact the future of asset management and to advance your career in tech.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Innovate and implement technology solutions to enhance work processes.
• Automate investment analysis and property valuation through advanced scripting.
• Design and develop cloud-based applications incorporating AI/ML technologies.
• Lead in web development initiatives and data collection using Python for web-scraping.
• Work collaboratively with the finance team on data management, analysis, and visualization.
• Develop user-friendly data visualization dashboards for insightful stakeholder presentations.
• Manage in-house software documentation and repositories.

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or Software Engineering required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with the Azure Cloud platform.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Python development.
• Minimum of 4 years of full-time, professional experience
• Proficiency in AI and ML technologies, cloud computing (Microsoft Azure preferred), and programming (Python, RPA, web-scraping).
• Strong web development skills (HTML, CSS, JavaScript/Typescript, React, WordPress).
• Solid experience with APIs, integrations, and building applications using OpenAI/ChatGPT's API.

• Skilled in database management, data analysis, and visualization tools.
• Exceptional problem-solving, critical-thinking, and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills, with proficiency in English for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with Microsoft software ecosystem (MS365, SharePoint, MS Power Platform).
• Knowledge of real estate, finance, or investment sectors is a plus.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Should your skills and experience match the requirements of this position, and you wish to engage in our recruiting process, please forward your resume and cover letter to [email protected].

At Forum, we encourage diversity. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects our belief that diversity is central to building a high-performing team. Forum is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, please let the recruitment team know.