Analyst, Strategic Portfolio Design

CPP Investments View all jobs

  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 hours ago
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:The Office of the Chief Investment Officer oversees optimization of the total Fund portfolio, supporting CIO-approved strategies through strategic and active portfolio design, investment signals, and decision analysis. Within OCIO, Strategic Portfolio Design focuses on long-term portfolio choices within our strategic asset allocation, including plan sustainability, market risk targets, and portfolio exposure targets across asset classes, geographies and factors.Accountabilities & Qualifications:We are currently seeking a high-performing individual at the Analyst level to join the Strategic Portfolio Design (SPD) team. We are looking for a quantitative professional with strong experience in coding and model development to support our strategic allocation process and help operate and refine our framework and models.AccountabilitiesWorking with experienced investors to design the Fund’s strategic allocation and risk target.Operating our portfolio design and construction models.Conducting asset-liability and simulation modeling.Updating and refining our existing models and tools.Constructing scenarios to inform the Fund’s allocation and decision-making.Developing new quantitative models and alternative portfolio construction techniques.Keeping abreast of new developments in markets and the portfolio construction literature.Summarizing analysis and presenting findings to key stakeholders.Collaborating across teams to align the strategic allocation with other elements of our investment process.QualificationsDegree in finance, mathematics, economics, or another quantitatively-oriented discipline, with a Master’s degree or CFA designation preferred.1-3 years of work experience in finance or a related field. Experience with quantitative portfolio construction techniques considered an asset.Strong analytical skill set: working with data, conducting statistical analysis, performing optimizations, developing large-scale quantitative models.Strong coding skills, with proficiency in quantitative modeling and data manipulation using Python preferred. Proficiency with practical application of AI tools is a strong plus.Deep interest in modern portfolio theory, macroeconomics or quantitative portfolio techniques.Creative problem-solving skills and approaches challenging assignments with enthusiasm and intellectual curiosity.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Good judgment and focused on delivering practical solutions.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.Inclusion & AccessibilityCPP 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 FraudCPP 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

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