Analyst, Strategy, Risk & Operations, Capital Markets & Factor Investing (12-Month Contract)

CPP Investments | Investissements RPC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CPP Investments in Toronto is seeking an Analyst, Strategy, Risk & Operations (SRO) to support CMF's operational-readiness agenda, bridging investment operations, data, technology and business processes. This 12-month contract role focuses on translating requirements into practical improvements and scalable solutions.

You will help implement measurement and reporting, assist with fund onboarding, and collaborate with External Portfolio Management, Investment Engineering & Analytics, and

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Analytics or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in investment management, business analysis, investment operations or data analytics is preferred; no minimum years specified.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills; able to navigate ambiguity.
• Understanding of public capital markets; familiarity with hedge funds or external managers is an asset.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office; experience with SQL, data visualization or Python is an asset.
• Ability to collaborate across investment, operations, technology and data teams and communicate with stakeholders.
• Attention to detail, curiosity and ownership mindset; aligns with CPP Investments’ Guiding Principles.

Responsibilities

• Support CMF operational-readiness initiatives from implementation through adoption, translating target-state requirements into practical process, data and control enhancements and supporting transition to sustainable business-as-usual ownership.
• Contribute to operational-readiness measurement and reporting, including metrics, dashboards and heatmaps that assess readiness, scalability and resilience.
• Investigate operational and data issues across systems and teams, identify root causes and help implement sustainable solutions through technology, data, process or control improvements.
• Support External Portfolio Management fund onboarding and implementation, including fund setup, review of investment and closing documents, operational data and workflows, and standardized procedures and controls.
• Partner with External Portfolio Management, Investment Engineering & Analytics, Investment Operations and Technology teams to monitor and improve investment data quality and support adoption of key CMF platforms.
• Support return validation, exception management and sign-off processes to strengthen the reliability of portfolio, performance and operational reporting.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Critical-thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Analytics

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

SQL

Data Visualization

Python

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 Role

As Analyst, Strategy, Risk & Operations (SRO), you will support Capital Markets and Factor Investing’s (CMF) operational-readiness agenda, working at the intersection of investment operations, data, technology and business processes.

In this 12-month contract role, you will help advance operational capabilities from implementation through adoption and into a scalable target-state operating model. You will contribute to process and data improvements, operational-readiness reporting, issue resolution, fund onboarding and controls that support CMF’s evolving investment platform.

The Team

Capital Markets and Factor Investing (CMF) invests globally across public equities, fixed income, currencies, commodities and derivatives, and manages relationships with external investment managers and public-market co-investments. Strategy, Risk & Operations (SRO) oversees CMF’s portfolio strategy, operational and business strategy, portfolio construction and risk, partnering across CMF and the enterprise to enable scalable investment programs.

Accountabilities

• Support CMF operational-readiness initiatives from implementation through adoption, translating target-state requirements into practical process, data and control enhancements and supporting transition to sustainable business-as-usual ownership.
• Contribute to operational-readiness measurement and reporting, including metrics, dashboards and heatmaps that assess readiness, scalability and resilience.
• Investigate operational and data issues across systems and teams, identify root causes and help implement sustainable solutions through technology, data, process or control improvements.
• Support External Portfolio Management fund onboarding and implementation, including fund setup, review of investment and closing documents, operational data and workflows, and standardized procedures and controls.
• Partner with External Portfolio Management, Investment Engineering & Analytics, Investment Operations and Technology teams to monitor and improve investment data quality and support adoption of key CMF platforms.
• Support return validation, exception management and sign-off processes to strengthen the reliability of portfolio, performance and operational reporting.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Analytics or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in investment management, business analysis, investment operations or data analytics is preferred; the source job description does not specify a minimum number of years.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and identify practical, sustainable solutions.
• Understanding of public capital markets; familiarity with hedge funds, external managers or alternative investments is an asset.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office; experience with SQL, data visualization or analytical tools, or Python is an asset.
• Ability to work effectively across investment, operations, technology and data teams, translating business requirements into clear process, data or system needs and communicating effectively with stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity and an ownership mindset, with an interest in data lineage, controls and scalable process improvement; demonstrates 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 & 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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