Company DescriptionMake an impact at a global and dynamic investment organizationWhen you join CPP Investments, you are joining one of the world’s most admired and respected institutional investors. With more than $600 billion in assets under management, CPP Investments is a professional investment management organization that globally invests the funds of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) to help ensure it is financially sustainable for generations of working and retired Canadians.CPP Investments invests across regions and asset classes to build a globally diversified portfolio. It holds assets in public equity, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and fixed income, and the CPP Fund is projected to reach $3 trillion in assets by 2050. The organization is headquartered in Toronto with offices in Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, New York City, San Francisco, São Paulo, and Sydney.CPP Investments successfully attracts, selects, and retains talented individuals from top-tier institutions worldwide. Join our team for access to:Stimulating work in a fast-paced and intellectually challenging environmentAccelerated exposure and responsibilityGlobal career development opportunitiesDiverse and inspiring colleagues and approachable leadersA hybrid-flexible work environment with an emphasis on in-person collaborationA culture rooted in principles of integrity, partnership, and high performanceAn organization with an important social purpose that positively impacts livesIf you have a passion for performance, value a collegial and collaborative culture, and approach work with the highest integrity, invest your career here. Job DescriptionPlay an important role in the research, analysis and evaluation of a variety of investment opportunities including managing the overall evaluation processParticipate in meetings with company management teams, industry experts and analystsBuild working relationships with colleagues and leaders across the firm, alongside company management teams and investment partnersPerform due diligence on opportunities including past and projected financial performance, quality of management teams, investment merits and risks, regulatory environment, industry dynamics and other relevant factorsLead development of sophisticated dynamic financial models to analyze investment opportunities (including testing assumptions and sensitivities)Oversee preparation of analytical investment reviews and recommendations, including industry overviews, written investment rationales and due diligence reviewsAssist in presenting investment recommendations to the Investment Committee and Board, as requiredAssist in the development, implementation and monitoring of existing portfoliosUpdate financial models and other analytical tools to support the idea generation process and rational behind changes in investment viewManage and guide the work of junior team members and assist departmental initiatives, processes and meetings Team Description CPP Investments’ Sustainable Energies Group (SEG) combines the organization’s expertise in renewables, conventional energy and new technology and service solutions to position CPP Investments as the leading global energy investor. SEG has approximately $36 billion in assets, making it highly competitive and flexible in the large and dynamic global energy sector.SEG takes advantage of growing market opportunities as the energy sector evolves and global power demand grows, especially for low-carbon energy alternatives. The group holds a diversified portfolio primarily comprised of long-term tangible assets, including renewable energy sources such as wind, solar and hydro, as well as conventional power, upstream oil & gas and energy midstream. It also invests in areas of innovation, technology and services to the energy industries. Accountabilities:Reporting to the Managing Director, the Senior Associate will:Support the execution of new investments opportunities with focus in North America - helping to manage/optimize existing platforms/partnerships, identifying new market opportunities, and executing new investments Strong deal execution capabilitiesSupport asset management in Americas, building and leveraging the competencies of the Sustainable Energy Group teamAbility to build relationships across cultures/geographies, including with key advisors/partners/management teamsLiaise with investment partners (other investors) and advisors (financial, industry specialists, etc.)Coach, mentor and develop junior team membersWork effectively with Sustainable Energy Group team members, investment committees and other parts of CPP InvestmentsBe part of a global team, participating in global strategic initiatives and staffing modelBe a strong culture carrier within the Sustainable Energy Group team, demonstrating CPP Investments’ guiding principles and the Sustainable Energy Group’s core principles of innovation, collaboration, transparency, and mutual respectQualificationsUndergraduate degree or college diploma in relevant fieldAn advanced degree or certification (CFA) is an asset5-7 years of relevant work experienceStrong research, analytical, financial modeling, valuation, problem solving skills and ability to think creativelyExperience working in deal environments including participation in the diligence and structuring processes related to acquisitions, financing transactions or investments, and/or asset management activitiesExperience managing successful negotiations with multiple stakeholders and executing a wide range of agreementsAdditional InformationVisit our LinkedIn Career Page or Follow us on LinkedIn. #LI-LR1 #LI-OnsiteAt CPP Investments, we are committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability.We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. Our Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity:In addition to being dedicated to building a workforce that reflects diverse talent, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible experience. If you require an accommodation for any part of the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms, etc.), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.Disclaimer:CPP Investments does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Our recruitment supplier arrangements are restricted to specific hiring needs and do not include this or other web-site job postings. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by CPP Investments to provide resumes to this posting or web-site will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered. CPP Investments will not pay any referral, placement or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.
