Analyst, Private & Alternative Asset Operations (12-month contract)

CPP Investments; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CPP Investments is seeking a Finance/Operations associate for the Real Assets and Private Investment Operations team in Toronto. You will help with accounting, reporting, and valuation processes across private markets, supporting investment closings and portfolio reporting in a collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, advanced Excel, and the ability to work with AI tools to optimize workflows while maintaining high professionalism and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics or related discipline.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort learning new systems; ability to leverage AI tools to streamline workflows.

Responsibilities

• Input trade tickets and accounting entries accurately to facilitate investment closings.
• Support processing of complex transactions and assess implications for accounting, reporting, and performance.
• Complete reports and reconciliations related to portfolio holdings and P&L, identifying issues and escalating concerns.

Skills

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel

AI tooling familiarity

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance/Commerce/Economics

Job description

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.The RoleThe Real Assets and Private Investment Operations team supports CPP Investments’ global private markets strategy, partnering with investment professionals across Private Equity, Infrastructure, Sustainable Energies, and other private asset classes. The team supports the execution, servicing, accounting, and reporting of complex investment transactions through strong governance, controls, operational excellence, and process innovation.You will work in a collaborative environment with exposure to private markets, building relationships with internal investment teams and external asset managers while contributing to the continuous improvement of the operational platform.The TeamAccountabilitiesInput trade tickets and accounting entries accurately, ensuring transacted amounts, supporting documentation, and required authorizations are complete to facilitate investment closings.Support the processing of complex transactions and assess implications for accounting, reporting, and performance.Complete reports and reconciliations related to portfolio holdings and P&L, identifying issues, supporting corrective action, and escalating irregular activity or concerns.Support the quarterly valuation review process and ensure valuation adjustments are accurately recorded.Maintain complete and current agreements, related documentation, and process documentation, while monitoring ongoing reporting requirements and resolving discrepancies.Build effective working relationships with internal investment teams and external asset managers to support issue resolution, financial controls, and reporting requirements.Contribute to operational excellence by identifying opportunities to streamline processes and create efficiencies while effectively prioritizing work to meet deadlines.What You BringUndergraduate degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics, or a related discipline, with an interest in pursuing a professional designation such as CFA or CPA.1 to 3 years of relevant work experience.Strong analytical, financial, and management accounting skills, with exceptional attention to detail.Advanced Excel skills, comfort learning new systems, and the ability to leverage AI tools to streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with a high degree of professionalism.Ability to work collaboratively in a high-performing environment, adapt to evolving priorities, and effectively prioritize work.Self-motivated, flexible, and adaptable, demonstrating CPP Investments’ Guiding Principles of integrity, partnership, and high performance.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.We provide colleagues with cutting-edge AI tools, dedicated learning time, and practical support to help them deliver with greater impact.Inclusion & AccessibilityCPP 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.Attention: Protect Yourself from FraudCPP Investments is committed to a secure and transparent recruitment process. We will never ask candidates for payment or financial information at any stage of hiring. All legitimate opportunities are posted on our careers page, and communications will come from our applicant tracking system, Workday.CPP Investments may use AI tools to help screen and assess applicants by analyzing resumes and applications for relevant skills and experience. These tools support, but do not replace, human decision-making.#LI-ONSITE