Analyst, Real Estate at CPP Investments

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Research, Analytical Skills, Financial Modeling, Valuation, Problem Solving, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Investment Appraisal, Adaptability, Flexibility, Initiative, Modeling Skills, Excel, Argus Enterprise, Project Management, Due Diligence

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 We are looking to hire an Analyst to join the North American Real Estate team within the Real Assets group in Toronto, during an exciting period of transformative change and growth. You will be a key contributor to scaling the business in North America (the US and Canada, specifically), one of our most important regions, and will: work on transaction deal teams to undertake and manage long-term, sizeable equity investments; actively engage in portfolio and asset management including dispositions; and Contribute to global initiatives. You will have significant exposure to all elements of the US and Canadian real estate business, including access to some of the best-in-class developers and managers in the country. In the North America, we actively invest in major markets across the country, including all major asset classes (such as industrial, residential, retail, and office), as well as alternative sectors (such as data centers, life science, and student housing). The role provides an opportunity to be actively involved in both new transaction execution and oversight of existing real estate investments across multiple sectors and markets. Team Description CPP Investments’ approach to real estate investments is flexible and includes large and scalable JV transactions with best-in-class operating partners across the risk spectrum, as well as both public and private company “platform” investment opportunities when warranted. We are growing rapidly, and the scale and complexity of our investment approach is constantly increasing. The Real Estate group manages a C$50 billion portfolio of equity investments globally and over C$20 billion in North America. Accountabilities: Compile industry, market and asset level data and financial information to support research Build and leverage relationships with industry participants Perform fundamental research and present research ideas to broader group Perform due diligence on opportunities, including financial, company and sector diligence, to determine investment merits and risks Develop company financial models and perform valuation analyses; apply statistical analysis to support investment decisions Participate in evaluation, including sharing views on overall investment attractiveness based on findings from diligence work Prepare analytical investment reviews and recommendations in collaboration with the team, including industry overviews, written investment rationales and due diligence reviews Participate in presentation of investment recommendations to the Investment Committee and Board as required Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of existing portfolios Support transition of new assets into CPPIB portfolio by identifying benchmarks, building financial models and providing rigorous project management support Qualifications Undergraduate degree or college diploma in relevant field An advanced degree or certification (CFA) is an asset Up to 3 years of relevant work experience in a real estate investment, private equity, investment banking or related business; with a particular focus on investment and asset management Strong research, analytical, financial modeling, valuation, problem solving skills and ability to think creatively Experience working in deal environments including supporting acquisitions, diligence and/or asset management activities Investment transaction experience, including understanding of valuation and investment appraisal techniques essential Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to build working relationships internally and externally Ability to apply consistent investment judgement; the ability to discern and focus on “what’s important” Demonstrated adaptability, flexibility, and initiative Demonstrated solid depth and breadth of modeling skills and can run accurate underwriting models (Excel and Argus Enterprise) Advanced computer/technical skills – MS Excel, MS PowerPoint Willingness and ability to travel Conduct consistent with our Guiding Principles of Integrity, Partnership and High Performance Additional Information Visit our LinkedIn Career Page or Follow us on LinkedIn. #LI-EK1 #LI-Onsite 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

The Analyst will work on transaction deal teams to manage long-term equity investments and engage in portfolio and asset management. They will also contribute to global initiatives and support the transition of new assets into the CPP Investments portfolio.