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Analyst, External Funds Operations (12-month contract with benefits)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Mid Level
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Competitive Total Rewards
Comprehensive Wellness Programs

About the role

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. Role Summary: As an Analyst, Investment 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). Please note this is a 12-month contract position. Accountabilities & Qualifications: Accountabilities Partner with colleagues from the Investment Departments, Finance, Legal, and Risk to assist in investment closings through documentation review, system setups, transaction entries and settlements. Support and manage lifecycle of transactions and deal pipeline and asset servicing; ensure investments are accurately always represented, track upcoming activity, reconcile records, and process activities. Provide ongoing operational support including the preparation and review of management base and incentive fee accruals, capital calls and redemptions, and invoice payments. 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. Contribute to providing data for financial statements, note disclosures and management reports and ensure accuracy and completeness, as well as providing valuable insights and commentary. Assist in processing complex investments with the ability to understand impact on trading, portfolio construction, reporting and performance. Assist in developing and maintaining policies and procedures. Continually strive for operational excellence; seek ways to streamline processes and create operational efficiencies and foster a culture of continuous improvement, enhanced control and data integrity (with a focus on using Gen AI tools). Qualifications Undergraduate degree or college diploma in finance, business, economics, accounting, or a related field. 1-3 years of relevant experience. Team player who enjoys working in a high performing culture and is open to evolving and changing priorities Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with high attention to detail Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Demonstrated interest in automation, process optimization, continuous improvement, and AI-enabled tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude) with the ability to identify practical use cases that improve operational efficiency and effectiveness. Curiosity and willingness to experiment with emerging technologies, including Gen AI, to solve business problems and enhance investment operations processes. Professional designations such as a CBV, CFA, CPA are considered an asset. 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 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 Our guiding principles shape our culture. They define how we work and represent the values that guide our behaviours. They are Integrity, Partnership and 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 Meaningful work with measurable impact Exposure to complex, global challenges Opportunities for learning and growth Competitive total rewards and benefits Comprehensive wellness programs Inclusive and respectful of diverse perspectives Stay Connected Follow us on LinkedIn Sign Up for Job Alerts Learn More About CPP Investments

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