Analyst, Investment Engineering & Analytics, Capital Markets and Factor Inv at CPP Investments

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Programming, Python, Finance, Mathematics, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Systematic Investing, Derivatives, Portfolio Theory, Data Analysis, Investment Strategies, Risk Management, Technology, Quantitative Analysis

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Company Description Make an impact at a global and dynamic investment organization When you join CPP Investments, you are joining one of the world’s most admired and respected institutional investors. As a professional investment management organization, CPP Investments invests the funds of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) to help ensure its financial sustainability 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 $3.6 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 environment Accelerated exposure and responsibility Global career development opportunities Diverse and inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders A hybrid-flexible work environment with an emphasis on in-person collaboration A culture rooted in principles of integrity, partnership, and high performance An organization with an important social purpose that positively impacts lives If you have a passion for performance, value a collegial and collaborative culture, and approach work with the highest integrity, invest your career here. Job Description The Investment Engineering & Analytics group (IEA) within the Capital Markets and Factor Investing (CMF) department for a 12-month contract. The IEA group develops and manages a data and analytics ecosystem for CMF strategies covering a wide range of asset classes. The ecosystem includes foundational data sets, investment signal construction processes, analytical libraries, and tools for constructing and analyzing portfolios. We are recruiting for an Analyst in the IEA team. In partnership with a diverse team of professionals, IEA seeks to ensure CMF has the analytical tools and robust infrastructure required to support its portfolio management and research activities. As an Analyst in IEA you will: Contribute to the development of a quantitative investment platform with a focus on volatility and risk premia strategies Partner with colleagues across the department to understand business needs to deliver creative solutions in a timely manner Participate in the daily operation of the investment platform to meet investment needs Continually look for ways to innovate and improve all aspects of our process Be mentored by senior members of the IEA team who will assist with your growth and development Qualifications The ideal candidate will be graduating from an undergraduate or graduate program in April 2025 (or later) and is working towards a degree in a STEM or business field. You have a bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, computer science, mathematics, or finance; a master's degree in financial engineering or mathematical finance is an asset. You have proficiency in at least one programming language and are familiar with Python You love to learn new skills, are passionate about technology You have an interest in computing, finance, mathematics, or related fields You are familiar with or have an interest in systematic investing, derivatives, and modern portfolio theory You take pride in your strong interpersonal skills as well as your effective verbal and written communication skills You excel at problem solving and enjoy using analytical skills to devise creative solutions to those problems You exemplify our Guiding Principles of Integrity, Partnership, and High Performance Additional Information If you have an interest in working with talented professionals in the financial industry in an environment of integrity, partnership and high performance, then you should consider a career in at CPP Investments. To apply, please include a cover letter, resume and transcripts (full unofficial version) by December 28, 2025 at 11:59pm EST. Visit our Linkedin Career Page or Follow us on Linkedin. At 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.

Responsibilities

As an Analyst in the IEA team, you will contribute to the development of a quantitative investment platform focusing on volatility and risk premia strategies. You will partner with colleagues to understand business needs and deliver creative solutions in a timely manner.