Senior Analyst, External Funds Operations

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

Job summary

A leading global investment organization seeks a Senior Analyst for External Funds Operations in Toronto. The role involves transaction management, asset servicing, and investment accounting. Candidates should possess strong analytical and accounting skills along with relevant experience. The position offers opportunities for growth within a diverse team environment.

Benefits

Hybrid flexible work environment

Global career development opportunities

Access to stimulating work

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant experience required.
• Professional designations like CBV, CFA, CPA are considered an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support External Portfolio Management with transaction management and reporting.
• Prepare monthly NAV calculations and analyze discrepancies.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders like Custodian Banks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial accounting

Management accounting

Education

Undergraduate degree in related field

Tools

Excel

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

As a Senior Analyst, External Funds Operations you will support the External Portfolio Management (EPM) Investment teams with transaction management, asset servicing, investment accounting, reporting and valuations. You will also assist with the day-to-day evaluation, accounting, and monitoring of relevant investment portfolios, covering all asset classes and security types in Hedge Funds, Co-Investments, and Managed Account Platform (MAP).

Team Overview

The External Funds Operations team, a part of Funds Operations within the Private Investment Operations, is tasked with a range of responsibilities and projects that facilitate the overall operations and management of the EPM portfolio. The team comprises nine members, each bringing a diverse set of backgrounds and skills.

Accountabilities

Trade Life Cycle Expertise

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of the entire trade life cycle for Funds investment transactions (Hedge Funds, Co-investments, and Special Investment Vehicles)
• Prepare or review monthly NAV calculations for external pooled funds and analyze the difference between estimate and final values, as well market value and PnL changes
• Provide ongoing operational support for externally managed investments which include the preparation and review of management base and incentive fee accruals, capital calls and redemptions, and invoice payments
• Prepare trade tickets and accounting entries and ensure figures agree with transacted amounts, completeness of supporting documentation and appropriate authorizations is in place to facilitate investment closings
• Manage cash forecast for the business line and the proper reporting of all manager and fund related activities
• Provide intuitive analysis of operational or business issues and provide direction in determining corrective action; promptly escalate irregular activities or issues
  
  

Investment Accounting & Reporting

• Understand intermediate investment accounting concepts related to Hedge Funds
• Assist in providing data for financial statements, note disclosures and management reports and ensure accuracy and completeness, as well as providing valuable insights and commentary
• Record transactions in the accounting books and records and resolve any discrepancies as required with our business partners
• Ensure timely completion and accuracy of transaction and holdings reconciliations
  
  

Process Improvement

• Continually strive for operational excellence. Seek ways to streamline processes, create operational efficiencies and foster a culture of continuous improvement, enhanced controls, and data integrity
• Ensure process documentation is kept up to date for existing procedures
• Assist or lead in various business projects and new initiatives
  
  

Relationship Building & Management

• Partner with colleagues from the Investment Departments, Structuring and Business Management, Tax and Treasury to successfully close and fund Investment transactions by proactively identifying and resolving operational issues
• Build new or improve existing relationships with external counterparts including Custodian Bank, Administrators, Auditors, Board of Directors, etc. Monitor the quality of the services provided and escalate or provide feedback as necessary. Drive requests and initiatives with service providers that improve efficiency and scalability
• Build a reputation as a subject matter expert in the hedge funds domain for issues related to investment operations and accounting.
  
  

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or college diploma in related field.
• 4-6 years of relevant experience.
• Professional designations such as a CBV, CFA, CPA are considered an asset.
• Strong analytical, financial and management accounting skills will be necessary to perform this role.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and a high degree of professionalism combined with the ability to readily adapt to rapidly changing investment business and technology environments
• Advanced Excel skills and comfortable learning new systems.
  
  

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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