Make an impact at a global and dynamic investment organization

When you invest your career in CPP Investments, you join one of the most respected and fastest growing institutional investors in the world. With current assets under management valued in excess of $500 billion, CPP Investments is a professional investment management organization that globally invests the funds of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) to help ensure long-term sustainability. The CPP Fund is projected to reach $3 trillion by 2050. CPP Investments invests in all major asset classes, including public equity, private equity, real estate, infrastructure and fixed-income instruments, and is headquartered in Toronto with offices in Hong Kong, London, Luxembourg, Mumbai, New York City, San Francisco, São Paulo and Sydney. 

CPP Investments attracts and selects high-calibre individuals from top-tier institutions around the globe.  Join our team and look forward to:

• Diverse and inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders
• Stimulating work in a fast-paced, intellectually challenging environment
• Accelerated exposure and responsibility
• Global career development opportunities
• Being motivated every day by CPP Investments’ important social purpose and unshakable principles
• A deeply rooted culture of Integrity, Partnership and High Performance

If you share a passion for performance, value a collegial and collaborative culture, and approach everything with the highest integrity, here’s an opportunity for you to invest your career at CPP Investments.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Managing Director & Head of Real Estate Investments Asia, the Associate is accountable for assisting the Real Estate Investment team in Asia in the identification, selection, evaluation, and ongoing monitoring of relationships and Real Estate Investments across the Asia Pacific region particularly in Greater China.

Responsibilities

• Under the general direction of the Managing Director and Head of Real Estate Investments Asia as well as the Director in charge of Greater China develop an understanding of the investment decision-making process and partner selection process
• Examine potential investments, partnerships including joint ventures, club deals and funds, as well as tax and financial structures using computer models and a variety of quantitative and qualitative analytical tools
• Assist in the underwriting process of Real Estate investments by creating financial models and other required tools of analysis
• Assist in the writing of investment recommendation memorandums for presentation to various CPPIB Investment Committees for transaction approval
• Assist in presentations to Investment Committee and lead parts of presentations as required; lead work streams as required
• Assist in working with partners and consultants to verify assumptions and data used in analysis
• Compile data and financial information by using subscription services and other data tools
• Conduct real estate market research through subscription services, and develop a network of real estate service providers
• Participate in the monitoring and management of the investment portfolio through formal quarterly reviews and other informal meetings; assist in the presentation of portfolio properties to senior management
• Other relevant duties and projects as assigned
• Conduct consistent with our Guiding Principles of Integrity, Partnership and High Performance

• University degree or equivalent – in Finance, Real Estate, or a related discipline
• CPA, CFA or CFA Candidate would be an advantage
• 3 to 5 years work experience. Prior Real Estate work experience in Greater China markets will be an advantage.
• Strong quantitative, financial and analytical skills (DCF and financial modelling)
• Fluent in English, proficiency in Mandarin is an asset; Both written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Solid understanding of MS Office, Excel, Power Point, Bloomberg and other financial data portals; Prefer familiarity with Argus financial software              
• Flexibility, adaptability and initiative, willingness to travel
• Team player who enjoys a high performing culture    
• Professionalism and integrity
• Desire to learn and express opinions
• Exemplify our Guiding Principles of integrity, partnership, and high performance

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At CPP Investments, we are committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability.

We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process.

Our Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity:

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.

Disclaimer:

CPP Investments does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies, head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Our recruitment supplier arrangements are restricted to specific hiring needs and do not include this or other web-site job postings. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by CPP Investments to provide resumes to this posting or web-site will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered.  CPP Investments will not pay any referral, placement or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.

Mandatory Vaccine Policy

All employees in the Toronto, New York, San Francisco, Mumbai, Sydney, Hong Kong, and Sao Paulo offices will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Accommodations to this policy will be made for medical or other protected grounds. Please contact us to discuss any accommodation needs.

Mandatory Vaccine Policy

All employees in the Toronto, New York, San Francisco, Mumbai, Sydney, Hong Kong, and Sao Paulo offices will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Accommodations to this policy will be made for medical or other protected grounds. Please contact us to discuss any accommodation needs.