Principal, Portfolio Value Creation

CPP Investments

Toronto

On-site

CAD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

CPP Investments in Toronto is seeking a Principal, Portfolio Value Creation to lead high-impact engagements across its global direct equity portfolio. You will partner with portfolio company management, boards and investment teams to shape value creation plans and drive execution across the investment lifecycle.

The role requires 8–10+ years in private capital portfolio operations and hands-on value creation experience, with deep expertise in commercial effectiveness, governance and

Qualifications

8–10+ years in private capital portfolio operations and value creation.
Hands-on experience across multiple sectors with quantifiable impact.
Strong analytical and commercial judgment; comfort with data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

Identify and prioritize strategic value creation opportunities across the direct equity portfolio.
Lead high-impact engagements from diagnosis to implementation and benefits realization.
Partner with management teams, boards and sponsors to translate priorities into initiatives.

Skills

Private capital portfolio operations

Value creation

Stakeholder management

Executive influence

Analytics / AI tools

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Advanced analytics tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Purpose. Performance. People. Joining CPP Investments means joining one of the world’s most admired and respected institutional investors to drive a single mandate: to deliver strong, sustainable returns for generations of Canadians. With a long-term horizon and global reach, we deploy capital at scale across public and private markets. Our size, stability, and disciplined investment philosophy allow us to pursue complex opportunities and build enduring partnerships worldwide. For our people, this means meaningful work with tangible impact, real opportunity, and collaboration with exceptional colleagues who value partnership and performance. Here, you’ll contribute to outcomes that matter alongside team members committed to excellence and shared success.

The Role

As Principal, Portfolio Value Creation, you will lead high-impact engagements with portfolio companies to identify, prioritize and deliver transformative value creation opportunities across CPP Investments’ global direct equity portfolio. Reporting to the Managing Director, Regional Head of Portfolio Value Creation, you will partner with management teams, boards, investment teams, co-sponsors and Portfolio Value Creation colleagues to shape value creation plans, mobilize execution and support active ownership across the investment lifecycle.

The Team Portfolio Value Creation (PVC) partners with CPP Investments’ private investment teams, portfolio company management teams and co-sponsors to maximize value across the global portfolio of material direct equity investments. The global team of 30+ experienced professionals brings investment, consulting, operating and corporate backgrounds and works across the full investment lifecycle, from diligence and onboarding through value creation, governance and exit.

Accountabilities

Identify and prioritize strategic and operational value creation opportunities across CPP Investments’ direct equity portfolio, including Infrastructure, Sustainable Energies, Direct Private Equity and Real Estate. Partner with portfolio company management teams, boards, investment teams and co-sponsors to develop value creation plans and translate priorities into executable initiatives. Lead high-impact value creation engagements from diagnostic and business case development through implementation and benefits realization, including commercial, operational, organizational and governance initiatives. Support the investment lifecycle through diligence, management assessment, Day 1 readiness, 100-day planning, active ownership, performance monitoring and exit preparation. Provide differentiated perspectives and constructively test assumptions to support investment and portfolio company decision‑making, including strategies to mitigate disruption risks and capitalize on emerging opportunities. Build trusted relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders, contribute to PVC’s knowledge and talent development, and support asset-level and enterprise strategic objectives. Leverage data, advanced analytics and AI‑enabled tools to strengthen insights, decision‑making, workflow quality and the impact of value creation initiatives.

What You Bring

8 - 10+ years of experience relevant experience in private capital portfolio operations and value creation, senior operating roles and/or management consulting Hands‑on value creation experience across multiple sectors, with deep expertise across areas such as commercial effectiveness, pricing, procurement, operational excellence, CAPEX optimization, productivity, organizational effectiveness, management incentives and governance. Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable financial and operational impact through revenue growth, margin expansion and capital‑efficient improvements, with a track record of moving from strategy to sustained execution. Strong experience in deal environments, including diligence, investment committee support, onboarding, asset management and exit preparation. Strong analytical and commercial judgement, including experience using data, advanced analytics and, where relevant, AI‑enabled tools to strengthen decision‑making and value creation. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with substantial C‑suite and board exposure, together with experience leading teams and developing talent. Master’s degree or equivalent academic credentials from a top‑tier institution is considered an asset; You are motivated to contribute to something larger than yourself, approach complex challenges with rigor, and hold yourself to high standards in a collaborative, performance‑driven environment.

We provide colleagues with cutting‑edge AI tools, dedicated learning time, and practical support to help them deliver with greater impact.

Inclusion & Accessibility

CPP Investments is committed to equitable access to employment and building a workforce that reflects diverse talent and perspectives. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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About Us

Why Work With Us For 25 years, we’ve proudly invested the Canada Pension Plan Fund, helping to secure retirement for more than 22 million Canadians. We invest for the long term — and that includes our people. Here, you’ll work alongside high‑calibre colleagues on meaningful challenges that have real‑world impact. Our purpose drives us, our performance sets us apart, and our people make it possible.

Our Guiding Principles

Our guiding principles shape our culture. They define how we work and represent the values that guide our behaviours. They are Integrity, Partnership and High Performance.

Our Impact

We invest globally across public and private markets, managing capital on behalf of millions of contributors and beneficiaries. We focus on long-term value creation and responsible investing, with offices in major financial centres around the world.

What You Can Expect