Manager, Valuations at CPP Investments

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Valuation, Credit Analysis, Financial Modelling, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Analytical Skills, Collaboration, Communication, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Market Analysis, Mentoring, Process Improvement, Data Analytics, IFRS, Private Credit

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 As Manager, Private Credit Valuations, you will play a pivotal role in independent oversight, governance, and execution of valuations across CPP Investments’ Private Credit portfolio. You will be responsible for the day-to-day valuation processes, providing analytical insights, enhancing control frameworks, and ensuring adherence to best practices and standards. The role will require close collaboration with internal stakeholders across investment, finance, and risk functions, as well as with external valuation agents and auditors. Team Summary Valuations are central to CPP Investments’ decision-making process, informing key aspects of fund management such as asset allocation, performance measurement, risk management, and financial reporting. The Valuations Group oversees valuation practices across all asset classes and geographies to ensure consistency, objectivity, and robustness in how the fair value of our investments is determined. Accountabilities: Lead and execute key elements of the valuation cycle for the Private Credit portfolio, ensuring high-quality, accurate, and timely valuation outcomes. Perform and review complex credit valuation analyses, including modeling and calibration of instruments across leveraged loans, direct lending, mezzanine, structured credit, and distressed debt. Develop and enhance valuation methodologies, analytics, and controls to align with evolving market standards and internal governance requirements. Manage the external valuation process, including coordination with third-party valuation providers and external auditors, ensuring consistency and transparency. Collaborate closely with global investment teams to understand deal structures, performance drivers, and market context while maintaining independent valuation judgment. Prepare valuation reports and insights for communication to Valuation Committees, Board Committees, senior management, and other internal stakeholders. Monitor global credit markets and proactively assess the valuation impact of market movements, macro events, and changing credit conditions. Champion process improvements by identifying automation opportunities, enhancing portfolio-level analytics, and contributing to scalable, agile valuation processes. Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of analytical rigor, professional development, and collaboration within the team. Demonstrate a curiosity and passion for emerging technologies (Gen AI) to enhance valuation processes and drive operational efficiency. Qualifications Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline; postgraduate degree preferred. Professional designation such as CBV, CFA, CPA, or FRM is considered an asset. Minimum 6–8 years of relevant experience in valuation, credit analysis, or related fields within professional services, investment management, banking, or pension fund environments. Proven expertise in Private Credit valuations, including strong understanding of credit instruments, market dynamics, and valuation methodologies. Solid understanding of IFRS fair value measurement principles and related reporting requirements. Strong proficiency in Excel and financial modelling; experience with data analytics tools such as Python, SQL, or Tableau is an asset. Demonstrated ability to communicate complex valuation issues clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences. Strong project management, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate effectively under tight timelines in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrates sound business judgment and a proactive, analytical mindset. Collaborative leader who fosters partnership and cross-functional cooperation. High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and commitment to quality. Comfortable challenging assumptions and exercising independent thought. Additional Information Visit our LinkedIn Career Page or Follow us on LinkedIn. #LI-JB1 #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

Lead and execute key elements of the valuation cycle for the Private Credit portfolio, ensuring high-quality, accurate, and timely valuation outcomes. Collaborate closely with global investment teams to understand deal structures, performance drivers, and market context while maintaining independent valuation judgment.