investment professional

CPP Investments; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment firm in London is seeking a Principal for their Secondaries team. The role involves leading secondary transactions, driving deal execution and managing junior team members. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in private equity, particularly in secondaries, and possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills. This full-time role emphasizes collaboration within a diverse and inclusive team environment.

Qualifications

• Significant investment experience in private equity with a focus on secondaries.
• Strong understanding of the private equity ecosystem and transaction structures.
• Exceptional financial modeling capabilities and experience with due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Lead secondary transactions including due diligence and financial analysis.
• Drive deal execution, including negotiations and legal documentation.
• Manage junior team members, providing coaching and professional development.

Skills

Investment experience in private equity

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Relationship management

Mentoring and coaching

Tools

Cloud Computing

Data Analysis Skills

Job description

Overview

CPP Investments is seeking an experienced and dynamic investment professional to join our growing Secondaries team in London. Operating with a truly one global team model, our Secondaries professionals collaborate closely across offices in Toronto, London and New York. As a Principal you will play a lead role in the execution of private equity secondary investment opportunities across both Europe and North America. The Secondaries group is part of the Funds & Secondaries platform within CPP Investments Private Equity Department. We invest directly across the full spectrum of private equity secondaries market, including LP‑led, GP‑led and structured transactions. The team leverages CPP Investments’ scale, deep and long‑standing GP relationships and a strong track record to build a world‑class secondaries investment platform.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of secondary transactions including due diligence, financial analysis, investment committee materials and discussions
• Drive deal execution including term negotiations, legal documentation and closing processes
• Manage and support junior team members in deal execution, providing coaching, feedback and professional development
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key market participants, including GPs, advisors and counterparties
• Actively participate in team meetings, contributing to discussions and Q&A on deals presented by other team members
• Contribute to the refinement of investment strategy, portfolio management and other firm‑wide initiatives
• Contribute to a high‑performance collaborative team culture through mentorship, talent development and active knowledge‑sharing
• Represent CPP Investments externally, clearly communicating our strategy and investment approach in the market. 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.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion: CPP Investments is committed to building a workforce that reflects diverse talent and fosters an inclusive and accessible experience. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and backgrounds that value equality and inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations for the recruitment process, we will work with you.

Qualifications

• Significant investment experience in private equity with a strong preference for secondaries‑specific exposure
• Deep understanding of the private equity ecosystem, transaction structures and technical nuances of secondary investments
• Exceptional analytical skills and financial modelling capabilities with a strong grasp of valuation and due diligence processes
• Excellent interpersonal communication and relationship‑management skills
• A collaborative mindset as well as commitment to mentoring and developing junior colleagues
• Desire to be based in London and flexibility to travel as needed, Business Development, Classroom Experience, Dayforce, Go, Cloud Computing, AWS, Teaching, Administrative Experience, Leadership Experience, negotiation, SAS, Data Analysis Skills

Experience: years

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