Manager, Strategic Communications

CPP Investments

  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Company DescriptionMake an impact at a global and dynamic investment organizationWhen you join CPP Investments, you are joining one of the world's most admired and respected institutional investors. As a professional investment management organization, CPP Investments invests the funds of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) to help ensure its financial sustainability for generations of working and retired Canadians.CPP Investments invests across regions and asset classes to build a globally diversified portfolio. It holds assets in public equity, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and fixed income, and the CPP Fund is projected to reach $3.6 trillion in assets by 2050. The organization is headquartered in Toronto with offices in Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, New York City, San Francisco, São Paulo, and Sydney.CPP Investments successfully attracts, selects, and retains talented individuals from top-tier institutions worldwide. Join our team for access to:
  • Stimulating work in a fast-paced and intellectually challenging environment
  • Accelerated exposure and responsibility
  • Global career development opportunities
  • Diverse and inspiring colleagues and approachable leaders
  • A hybrid-flexible work environment with an emphasis on in-person collaboration
  • A culture rooted in principles of integrity, partnership, and high performance
  • An organization with an important social purpose that positively impacts lives
If you have a passion for performance, value a collegial and collaborative culture, and approach work with the highest integrity, invest your career here.Job DescriptionManager, Strategic Communications, is responsible for playing a hands-on role in developing, coordinating, and executing high-quality communications for the CEO and Senior Management Team, as well as for platforms like the CPP Investments Insights Institute. From speeches and presentations to white papers and op-eds, your work will influence how global stakeholders-from governments to investors-understand our vision, values, and long-term investment strategy.Team DescriptionThe Strategic Communications team is part of the Public Affairs and Communications department. We are responsible for advancing CPP Investments' reputation and global presence through proactive messaging, thought leadership, executive visibility, and stakeholder engagement. We collaborate across the organization to position CPP Investments as a global leader in long-term investing and a thoughtful contributor to conversations shaping capital markets.Accountabilities:
  • Research and draft high-quality briefing notes, speeches, talking points, and backgrounders to support the President & CEO and other senior leaders.
  • Develop and execute long- and short-form communications for external audiences, including presentations, white papers, and articles.
  • Collaborate with business teams and corporate partners on brand building efforts.
  • Ideate and produce high-impact presentation materials for meetings, conferences, and investor engagements.
  • Coordinate communications materials and logistics for senior executive interviews, speaking opportunities, and stakeholder events.
  • Contribute to the Fund's thought leadership through initiatives like the CPP Investments Insights Institute and CPP Investments CEO Energy Summit, including amplification of published content.
  • Ensure delivery of best-in-class materials with attention to detail, quality, and strategic alignment.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or graduate degree in Public Policy, Economics, Journalism, Political Science, Finance, or related field.
  • 6+ years of relevant experience in strategic communications, public affairs, research, or consulting.
  • Experience in financial services, professional services, government, or a communications agency is considered an asset.
  • Excellent writing and editorial skills; able to quickly synthesize information and draft high-quality, audience-appropriate content.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders.
  • Highly proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently.
  • Professional discretion and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel). Experience with SharePoint, Mailchimp, or Salesforce is a plus.
  • Familiarity with corporate use of LinkedIn and X (formerly Twitter) is an asset.
Additional InformationVisit our or Follow us on LinkedIn. #LI-JB1 #LI-OnsiteAt 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.

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