Private Equity Secondaries Associate

CPPIB America Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive plan

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

CPP Investments, based in New York, seeks an Associate, Secondaries to support evaluation and execution of private equity secondary investments across LP and GP-led transactions. You will conduct research, build models, perform due diligence, and assist in monitoring portfolio investments with the deal team.

The role requires a 1–3 year track record in secondaries or related fields, strong financial modelling and communication skills, and a willingness to be based in New York with travel as

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in secondaries or private equity, investment banking, consulting, or a related field.
• CFA designation or progress toward the CFA program is considered an asset.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, research, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Conduct industry, market, and company research to support investment analysis and due diligence.
• Develop and maintain financial models and perform valuation analysis to evaluate investment opportunities.
• Participate in due diligence activities, including meetings with external stakeholders and analysis of investment opportunities.
• Prepare investment memoranda, analytical reviews, and recommendations in collaboration with the deal team.
• Present analysis during investment discussions and contribute to transaction‑related Q&A sessions.
• Monitor the financial performance and risk profile of portfolio investments, updating models and analytical tools as required.
• Support multiple transaction teams simultaneously while contributing to investment execution and portfolio management.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation

Investment research

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Written & verbal communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business/Finance/Economics

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

CPP Investments, based in New York, seeks an Associate, Secondaries to support evaluation and execution of private equity secondary investments across LP and GP-led transactions. You will conduct research, build models, perform due diligence, and assist in monitoring portfolio investments with the deal team.

The role requires a 1–3 year track record in secondaries or related fields, strong financial modelling and communication skills, and a willingness to be based in New York with travel as