Analyst, Private Funds Operations (10-month contract)

Purpose. Performance. People.

Joining CPP Investments means joining one of the world’s most admired and respected institutional investors to drive a single mandate: to deliver strong, sustainable returns for generations of Canadians.

With a long-term horizon and global reach, we deploy capital at scale across public and private markets. Our size, stability, and disciplined investment philosophy allow us to pursue complex opportunities and build enduring partnerships worldwide.

For our people, this means meaningful work with tangible impact, real opportunity, and collaboration with exceptional colleagues who value partnership and performance. Here, you’ll contribute to outcomes that matter alongside team members committed to excellence and shared success.

Role Summary:

As an Analyst, Private Funds Operations, Investment Operations you will support the Investment teams with start of day and end of day reconciliations, asset servicing, investment accounting, reporting and valuations for Private Equity Funds and Co-investments. You will also assist with basic day-to-day evaluation, accounting, and monitoring of relevant investment portfolios covering all security types and asset classes.

Accountabilities & Qualifications:

Accountabilities

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Partner with colleagues from the Investment Departments, Finance, and Legal to assist in investment closings through documentation review, system setups, transaction entries, and settlements.

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Help manage investment maintenance and servicing; ensure investments are accurately always represented, track upcoming activity, reconcile records, and process capital calls and distributions.

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Assist in processing investments with the ability to understand impact on trading, reporting and performance.

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Assist in the quarterly valuation review; ensure valuation adjustments are accurately recorded and bring any errors/ inconsistencies to management’s attention. Provide insightful valuation analysis.

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Identify and promptly escalate irregular activities or issues and assist management in determining corrective action.

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Assist in developing and maintaining policies and procedures.

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Continually strive for operational excellence; seek ways to streamline processes and create operational efficiencies. Maintain an ongoing effective working relationship with internal investment staff and external asset managers to ensure issues are discussed and resolved, financial controls and reporting requirements are met.

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Support in daily validation and reconciliation and subledger of books and records related to position keeping , deal pipeline and trade lifecycle management.

Qualifications

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Undergraduate degree or college diploma in Finance, Accounting.

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2+ years of relevant experience.

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Professional designations such as a CFA, CPA are considered an asset.

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Strong analytical, financial and management accounting skills will be necessary to perform this role.

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Strong Excel skills and comfortable learning new systems.

You are motivated to contribute to something larger than yourself, approach complex challenges with rigor, and hold yourself to high standards in a collaborative, performance-driven environment.

Inclusion & Accessibility

CPP Investments is committed to equitable access to employment and building a workforce that reflects diverse talent and perspectives. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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