Secondment: Analyst, Portfolio Construction & Design (12-month contract) at CPP Investments

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Investment Research, Quantitative Models, Portfolio Construction, Asset Allocation, Programming, Python, Financial Markets, Modern Portfolio Theory, Statistics, Portfolio Optimization, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Interpersonal Skills, Verbal Communication, Written Communication

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 In Total Fund Management ("TFM"), we are building the capabilities to enable a consistent framework for the long-term management of the firm's investment strategy. In partnership with a diverse team of professionals, the PD&C group recommends the asset and factor allocations of the fund at all relevant horizons and build capabilities to deliver portfolio designs that help drive business and investment planning. As an Analyst, you will contribute to the team’s strategic objectives by conducting investment research, developing quantitative models to inform portfolio construction, and supporting recommendations on long-term asset allocation. You will also play an active role in advancing initiatives that align with the group’s broader mandate. Accountabilities: Contribute to recommendations to the senior management team on total portfolio targets and asset allocation. Maintain and enhance existing models used for portfolio construction and analysis. Perform ad-hoc quantitative analysis and effectively communicate findings and recommendations Apply programming expertise, optimization, linear algebra or numerical analysis techniques to prototype portfolio analytics and quantitative models used in top-down portfolio management. Convey new information requirements through written specifications. Be mentored by experienced team members who will aid you to tap into your expertise and blend it with new skills learned on job. Qualifications University degree in a quantitative field (e.g. engineering, physics, computer science, applied or financial mathematics) Up to 3 years of relevant work experience in investment management, pension funds or related businesses; with a particular focus on quantitative research or portfolio construction & design. Strong programming and quantitative skills; demonstrable proficiency using Python. Interest in financial markets; basic understanding of modern portfolio theory, statistics and portfolio optimization techniques is desirable. Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and work in a high-performing culture, under pressure and with time-sensitive deadlines You excel at problem solving, attention to detail and ability to think critically and creatively. You demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with solid verbal and written communication skills. Additional Information 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, you will conduct investment research, develop quantitative models for portfolio construction, and support long-term asset allocation recommendations. You will also contribute to initiatives that align with the group's broader mandate.