Manager, Investment Product Launch & Management

CPP Investments; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Toronto is seeking an experienced Manager to lead the New Products & Activities (NP&A) Team. This role involves overseeing full initiative delivery and fostering a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience, particularly in capital markets, and a strong understanding of Agile methodologies. Join us to drive meaningful change and impact across the organization.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading capital market initiatives.
• Strong understanding of cash and derivative products.
• Extensive experience in Agile environments.
• Ability to communicate effectively across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of initiatives.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans.
• Monitor project risks and issues.
• Coach and develop team performance.

Skills

Project Management Experience

Agile & Scrum Expertise

Communication Skills

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Leadership & Coaching

Education

Professional Certifications (e.g. CFA, PMP)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

We are actively seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manager to lead our New Products & Activities (NP&A) Team Public Markets within the Technology & Operations group.

The NP&A team plays a pivotal role in supporting public market investments and strategies by collaborating closely with technologists business stakeholders and investment professionals across the Fund. This team leads the implementation and launch of new investment products.

In this role you will be responsible for overseeing the full initiative delivery lifecycle from intake prioritization and planning through to execution while also providing leadership in talent development and performance management for your direct reports.

The ideal candidate is a strategic self-starter who thrives in ambiguity demonstrates strong leadership and is driven to deliver value while advancing a best-in-class operating model.

Team Description

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a highly visible and fast-moving team that sits at the heart of change and innovation within Investment Operations (IO) and across the broader organization.

The New Products & Activities Team is deeply involved in cross-functional initiatives collaborating not only within IO but also with partners across multiple departments enterprise-wide. With broad exposure and frequent engagement with senior stakeholders team members gain invaluable insight into the organization and build strong enterprise relationships that accelerate learning and career development.

Operating in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same the team thrives on collaboration adaptability and continuous improvement. If youre passionate about driving meaningful change working across diverse teams and being part of a high-performing and supportive group this is the place to make a real impact.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of initiatives ensuring completion on time and in alignment with strategic objectives.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans including scope milestones timelines budgets and resource allocations.
• Apply Agile methodologies (particularly Scrum) to drive execution collaboration and delivery effectiveness.
• Take full ownership of project outcomes holding team members and stakeholders accountable for delivering against commitments.
• Prioritize initiatives based on strategic impact directing efforts toward the highest-value opportunities for the Fund.
• Monitor project risks and issues proactively implementing mitigation strategies to avoid delivery delays or scope creep.
• Provide regular transparent communication to stakeholders at all levels ensuring alignment and managing expectations.
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration with internal teams across technology operations and investments.
• Coach develop and manage performance of team members to build a high-performing engaged and motivated team.
• Promote an inclusive culture by modeling equitable leadership behaviors and fostering a diverse team environment.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities to enhance project management practices and tools.

Qualifications

• Project Management Experience: Demonstrated and progressive experience leading multiple simultaneous initiatives with a focus on capital markets; experience launching new investment products is strongly preferred.
• Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of capital markets including cash and derivative products and the full trade lifecycle.
• Agile & Scrum Expertise: Extensive experience working in Agile environments with deep knowledge of Scrum principles and practices.
• Tool Proficiency: Skilled in using project management tools particularly Jira and Confluence.
• System Proficiency: Working understanding of investment management systems particularly SimCorp Dimensions Murex and Bloomberg is strongly preferred.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to effectively engage both technical and non-technical audiences across functions and seniority levels.
• Diligence & Follow-Through: Highly diligent in managing tasks following up with stakeholders and ensuring accountability to timelines.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong ability to assess complex issues identify root causes and develop practical effective solutions.
• Leadership & Coaching: Proven track record of leading and motivating cross-functional teams; ability to coach and elevate team capability.
• Professional Certifications: Completed and / or actively pursuing designations such as CFA PMP CAPM CSM or Six Sigma is strongly preferred.
• Cultural Commitment: Demonstrates a strong alignment with our Guiding Principles of Integrity Partnership and High Performance; committed to fostering an inclusive diverse workplace culture.

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 hiring process.

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity

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.

Disclaimer

CPP Investments does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Our recruitment supplier arrangements are restricted to specific hiring needs and do not include this or other web-site job postings. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by CPP Investments to provide resumes to this posting or web-site will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered. CPP Investments will not pay any referral placement or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Financial Services,Financial Concepts,Intellectual Property Law,Investment Experience,Asset Management,Securities Law,Investment Management,Private equity,Financial Modeling,Bloomberg,Project Management Lifecycle,Financial Planning

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1