Associate, Technology & Operations, Strategy & Operations

CPP Investments | Investissements RPC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment organization in Toronto is seeking an Associate for Technology & Operations Business Management. The role involves leading financial activities, preparing reports, and providing strategic recommendations to enhance efficiency. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, along with strong analytical and communication skills, to thrive in a dynamic environment that promotes collaboration and integrity.

Benefits

Global career development opportunities

A hybrid-flexible work environment

Diverse and inspiring colleagues

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in financial analysis, strategy or operations.
• Self-motivated and adaptable to changing priorities and new challenges.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and develop effective reporting and trend analysis.
• Coordinate the development of financial plans and quarterly forecasts.
• Conduct comprehensive analyses of processes and financial data.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or related field

Job 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

The Strategy & Operations (S&O) team within the Technology & Operations (T&O) department plays a pivotal role in the financial and workforce management of the department. Our team is accountable for the planning, execution and oversight of financial activities, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reviews and cost optimization.

Role Overview: As an Associate, Technology & Operations Business Management you will lead independent pieces of work that contribute to key deliverables and initiatives for your department, including supporting operational and financial activities. You will also help provide strategic recommendations to enhance efficiency and reduce costs and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business as usual activities and special projects.

Accountabilities

• Prepare and develop effective, timely reporting and trend analysis, utilizing various sources of information to facilitate better decision making and bring value-added insights.
• Foster strong partnerships with various departments and senior leadership (within and outside of T&O), promoting effective communication and collaboration to achieve business goals.
• Coordinate the development of three-year financial plans and quarterly forecasts for various groups within T&O with a zero-based budgeting mindset.
• Conduct comprehensive analyses of organizational processes, systems, and financial data to identify areas for improvement and opportunities for growth.
• Track departmental objective progress diligently and systematically, creating summaries as needed for senior audiences.
• Coordinate requirements gathering and provide testing support for new departmental systems and tools.
• Project work and ad-hoc duties as required.

Qualifications

• University Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in financial analysis, strategy or operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships effectively with people at all levels.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint),
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and creatively.
• Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and new challenges
• Ability to effectively manage toward timelines on multiple concurrent initiatives, keeping managers and colleagues apprised of progress and seek assistance as required.

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.

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.