Analyste principal.e*, Revue diligente opérationnelle

Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to join their External Funds and Management team. This role focuses on conducting Operational Due Diligence to ensure external managers meet stringent criteria, thereby mitigating various risks. The ideal candidate will possess a master's degree in finance and have 3-5 years of relevant experience. You will thrive in a collaborative environment, leveraging your financial expertise and critical thinking skills to contribute to the organization's mission. Join a team that values your unique contributions and offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic and supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in operational due diligence.
• Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Monitor external managers and update RDD assessments.
• Collaborate with expert groups for RDD recommendations.

Skills

Collaboration skills

Critical thinking

Financial literacy

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Master's degree in finance

Tools

Operational Due Diligence tools

Job description

Become invested in the community!

Join the CDPQ team and take pride in contributing to the financial future of millions of Quebecers by creating a more sustainable world.

At CDPQ:

• We value your unique contribution to a world-class team.
• We give you work that allows you to flourish and excel.
• We offer opportunities to learn from experts who generously share their knowledge.
• We are fully invested so that you can fulfill our mission every day.

This job is in CDPQ Private Equity subsidiary.

Note: The level of the position may vary depending on the profile of the selected candidate.

Within the External Funds and Management team, the role involves conducting Operational Due Diligence (RDD). The primary mission is to ensure that the practices of external managers and the structure of their investment vehicles meet CDPQ's criteria, thereby mitigating operational, business, and reputational risks.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the selection of external managers by participating in the RDD process.
• Monitor external managers in the portfolio, including updating RDD assessments periodically.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize tools to support RDD analyses.
• Gather and analyze various data and information to monitor external managers.
• Collaborate with different expert groups within the organization to support RDD recommendations (risk management, sustainable investing, cybersecurity, legal affairs, taxation, accounting).
• Participate in the transactional coordination of investments with external managers.
• Develop practices to deepen the RDD process.

Qualifications

You stand out by your:

• Ambition
• Accountability
• Openness
• Collaboration skills, ability to work in a team, and interpersonal relationship building
• Critical thinking, rigor, and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and independently
• Financial literacy and creativity

What you bring

• A master's degree in finance or a related field
• Three to five years of relevant experience, especially in operational due diligence
• Good knowledge of external management models (separate accounts, dedicated funds, mutual funds)
• Understanding of operational processes related to investment activities
• Deep knowledge of financial instruments
• Excellent writing skills and a taste for documentation
• Project coordination experience is a plus
• Fluency in French and English, both spoken and written

Note: International travel may be required.

*Interactions with external partners outside Quebec (service providers, law firms, peers, bankers, brokerage firms, credit analysis firms, credit agencies, etc.)

Feeling that my role is important. Having fun every day. Growing in step with my ambitions. Earning compensation that reflects my contribution. That’s the professional experience CDPQ offers!

We review each application carefully and contact those selected for an interview directly.

CDPQ is an equal opportunity employer. Women, visible/ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Even if your application does not meet all criteria, please consider applying or reaching out to us!

CDPQ is committed to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion as core values, viewing them as sources of enrichment and pride for all employees. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the recruitment process.

CDPQ represents the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and its subsidiaries.