Manager, Insights Institute, Strategic Communications

CPP Investments | Investissements RPC; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment organization seeks a Manager for its Insights Institute. This role involves developing research-based thought leadership and managing editorial strategies to enhance the Fund’s reputation. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in editorial development and a strong understanding of institutional investing.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in research, editorial development, or policy communications.
• Ability to synthesize technical material into compelling narratives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and editing of white papers and research reports.
• Collaborate with investment professionals to craft narratives.
• Maintain high editorial standards across all content.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Data Visualization

Content Strategy

Education

Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Public Policy, Economics, Journalism, Political Science, Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manager, Insights Institute, Strategic Communications

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Company Description

Make an impact at a global and dynamic investment organization

When you join CPP Investments, you join 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 future generations of 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. 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 attracts, selects, and retains talented individuals from top-tier institutions worldwide. Join our team for:

• 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

Manager, Insights Institute is responsible for developing research-based thought leadership that deepens our understanding of the forces shaping long-term investing. Reporting to the Director, Insights Institute, this role will drive the editorial strategy for the Institute, collaborating with internal investment experts and external research partners to produce timely, impactful content. The Manager will shape narratives, curate insight pipelines, and ensure quality, clarity, and influence across all published work.

Team Description

CPP Investments Insights Institute is a thought leadership platform that generates actionable insights on key issues affecting investors. The Institute draws on CPP investments’ global expertise and partners with business leaders, academics, and think tanks to develop high-impact research. It also uses its convening power to advance conversations that inform investing excellence at the Fund and beyond.

We are looking for a dynamic individual to help shape and scale the Institute’s voice, reach, and influence both internally and across global audiences.

Accountabilities

• Lead the development and editing of white papers, research reports, op-eds, and commentaries to enhance the Fund’s reputation for thought leadership.
• Collaborate with investment professionals and external experts to craft compelling narratives from complex research or internal perspectives.
• Translate abstract ideas and sectoral trends into clear, actionable insights for institutional audiences.
• Maintain high editorial standards across all content, ensuring consistency in tone, quality, and messaging.
• Build and manage an editorial calendar for publications aligned with organizational priorities.
• Manage partnerships with think tanks, researchers, and content vendors; scope joint research or co-authored work.
• Support internal knowledge-sharing by curating and publishing cross-departmental insights for briefings and strategy discussions.
• Consult on amplification strategies for key reports or essays in partnership with Public Affairs & Communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Public Policy, Economics, Journalism, Political Science, Finance, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in research, editorial development, policy communications, or think tank analysis. Data visualization skills are a plus.
• Ability to synthesize technical material into compelling, executive-ready narratives.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and headline/tagline creation skills.
• Strong understanding of institutional investing, global economic policy, or long-horizon capital trends.
• Experience working with research institutions, editorial boards, financial services firms, or policy shops is a strong asset.
• Familiarity with publishing workflows, content strategy, and editorial planning cycles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data storytelling support skills.

Additional Information

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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 process.

Our Commitment To Inclusion And Diversity

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects diverse talent and fostering an inclusive, accessible environment. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Disclaimer

CPP Investments does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies or head-hunters not contracted with us. Resumes from unauthorized sources will be considered unsolicited and will not be reviewed. We will not pay fees for unsolicited resumes.