Senior Associate, Real Estate

CPPIB America Inc.

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 185,000 - 260,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

CPP Investments in New York City seeks a Senior Associate, Real Estate to lead investment analyses, develop value creation strategies, and drive transactions end-to-end. You will manage relationships with internal partners and external advisers, shaping portfolio investments and monitoring performance.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in real estate investing, strong financial modeling, and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Economics or a relevant field.
An advanced degree or CFA is an asset.
5-7 years of relevant work experience.
Strong research, analytical and financial modeling skills.
Experience in deal environments and negotiations with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead fundamental investment research and evaluate investment opportunities.
Develop value-creation opportunities and recommendations.
Execute transactions and monitor portfolio investments.
Manage relationships with internal and external partners.
Develop sophisticated financial models and perform due diligence.
Present investment recommendations to Investment Committee and Board.
Guide junior team members and support departmental initiatives.

Skills

Real estate investments

Financial modeling

Valuation

Negotiations

Investment research

Due diligence

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Stakeholder management

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics

CFA (asset)

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

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 a Senior Associate, Real Estate you will play a key role in making and managing investments. You will independently lead workstreams including fundamental investment research, identifying value creation opportunities, developing recommendations, executing transactions, and monitoring and managing portfolio investments. You will have responsibility for managing relationships with internal and external Investments partners.

The Team Accountabilities

Play an important role in the research, analysis and evaluation of a variety of investment opportunities including managing the overall evaluation process
Participate in meetings with company management teams, industry experts and analysts
Build working relationships with colleagues and leaders across the firm, alongside company management teams and investment partners
Perform due diligence on opportunities including past and projected financial performance, quality of management teams, investment merits and risks, regulatory environment, industry dynamics and other relevant factors
Lead development of sophisticated dynamic financial models to analyze investment opportunities (including testing assumptions and sensitivities)
Oversee preparation of analytical investment reviews and recommendations, including industry overviews, written investment rationales and due diligence reviews
Assist in presenting investment recommendations to the Investment Committee and Board, as required
Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of existing portfolios
Update financial models and other analytical tools to support the idea generation process and rational behind changes in investment view
Manage and guide the work of junior team members and assist departmental initiatives, processes and meetings

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree Business, Finance, Economics or relevant field
An advanced degree or certification (CFA) is an asset
5-7 years of relevant work experience
Strong research, analytical, financial modeling, valuation, problem solving skills and ability to think creatively
Experience working in deal environments including participation in the diligence and structuring processes related to acquisitions, financing transactions or investments, and/or asset management activities.
Experience managing successful negotiations with multiple stakeholders and executing a wide range of agreements
Advanced computer/technical skills – MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
Solid verbal and written communication skills

This information for those living or expecting to live in New York City.

Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position is: USD $185,000 - $260,000. US state/city legislation requires CPP investments to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The base salary range shown here is a reasonable expectation for the posted role and is part of a competitive total rewards package which includes comprehensive benefits, a performance-based incentive plan, a 401 (k) plan and paid time off. Actual salaries may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience and expertise. 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.

comprehensive benefits
a performance-based incentive plan
a 401 (k) plan
paid time off
cutting-edge AI tools
dedicated learning time
practical support

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

Integrity
Partnership
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