Senior Associate, Real Estate

Job summary

The Senior Associate will lead investment research, due diligence, and financial modeling to identify and manage real estate investment opportunities. They will also oversee junior team members and present investment recommendations to the Investment Committee and Board.

Job details

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. 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. 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. Attention: Protect Yourself from Fraud CPP Investments is committed to a secure and transparent recruitment process. We will never ask candidates for payment or financial information at any stage of hiring. All legitimate opportunities are posted on our careers page, and communications will come from our applicant tracking system, Workday. CPP Investments may use AI tools to help screen and assess applicants by analyzing resumes and applications for relevant skills and experience. These tools support, but do not replace, human decision-making. #LI-ONSITE

What you’ll do

The Senior Associate will lead investment research, due diligence, and financial modeling to identify and manage real estate investment opportunities. They will also oversee junior team members and present investment recommendations to the Investment Committee and Board.

Requirements

Candidates must have an undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, or Economics and 5-7 years of relevant work experience. Strong analytical, financial modeling, and negotiation skills are required, with a CFA designation considered an asset.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits
• Performance-based incentive plan
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Asset Management · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Investment research
• Financial modeling
• Due diligence
• Valuation
• Asset management
• Negotiation
• Stakeholder management
• Investment analysis
• Strategic planning
• Risk assessment
• Portfolio management
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• Communication skills
• Problem solving
• Regulatory Environment
• Ideation
• Relationship Management
• Time Off Management
• Edge Intelligence
• Microsoft Excel
• Research
• Mergers And Acquisitions
• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Asset Management
• Corporate Finance
• Management
• Investments
• Chartered Financial Analyst
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Creative Thinking
• Due Diligence
• Economics
• Securities Research
• Financial Modeling
• Institutional Investing
• Problem Solving
• Portfolio Investment
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Real Estate
• Value Creation

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting
• Real Estate Associate
• Real Estate Agent
• Real Estate Agents and Property Managers
• Real Estate Sales Agents

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