Manager, Thought Leadership, Strategic Communications

CPP Investments | Investissements RPC; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading investment organization as a Manager, Thought Leadership. In this role, you'll establish impactful research-based narratives and manage editorial strategies. This position requires strong writing and editing abilities, along with significant experience in scholarly communications and institutional investing.

Benefits

Hybrid-flexible work environment

Global career development opportunities

Diverse and inspiring colleagues

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in research, editorial development, or policy communications.
• Ability to create executive-ready narratives.
• Strong understanding of institutional investing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of white papers and research reports.
• Collaborate to shape compelling narratives from complex ideas.
• Manage partnerships with think tanks and content vendors.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Data Visualization

Synthesis of Technical Material

Education

Bachelor’s or Graduate Degree in Public Policy, Economics, Journalism, Political Science, Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

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

Manager, Thought Leadership is responsible for development of 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. In addition, it 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 that advance the Fund’s reputation for thought leadership.
• Collaborate with investment professionals and external experts to shape compelling narratives from complex research or internal viewpoints.
• Translate abstract ideas and sectoral trends into clear, actionable insights for institutional audiences.
• Maintain a high editorial standard across all Institute content, ensuring consistency in tone, quality, and messaging.
• Build and manage an editorial calendar for long- and medium-form publications aligned with organizational priorities.
• Manage partnerships with think tanks, researchers, and content vendors; help scope joint research or co-authored work.
• Support internal knowledge-sharing by curating and publishing cross-departmental insights for internal 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-style analysis. Data visualization experience a plus.
• Demonstrated 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, long-form content strategy, and editorial planning cycles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and an understanding of how to visualize or support data storytelling.
  
  

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

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