Senior Analyst, Collateral Operations

CPP Investments

  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 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 DescriptionThe Collateral Management team within the Investment Operations department is responsible for managing and overseeing the exchange of collateral related to a broad set of investments, which includes Futures, Options, OTC Derivatives, Centrally Cleared Derivatives, Repos, Prime Brokerage, and Securities Borrow & Lend. The team plays a critical role in advancing CPP Investments' collateral capabilities, ensuring process efficiency, and maintaining strong internal and external partnerships.As a Senior Analyst, Collateral Operations, you will be responsible for executing daily collateral processes, supporting operational efficiency, and partnering with internal and external stakeholders. You will contribute to process improvements, risk mitigation, and the onboarding of new businesses, brokers, and trading activities. The role emphasizes analytical expertise, relationship management, and operational execution in support of CPP Investments' investment strategies.Accountabilities:
  • Perform daily collateral management and margin processes across Exchange Traded Products, OTC Derivatives, Centrally Cleared Derivatives, Repos, Prime Brokerage, and Securities Borrow & Lend, ensuring timely and accurate exchange of collateral.
  • Investigate and resolve margin disputes, reconciliation breaks, and settlement issues by collaborating with business partners.
  • Identify and implement process improvements, including automation, to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of a robust operating model built on best practices for Collateral Management.
  • Identify, implement, and maintain internal controls and procedures to mitigate operational and financial risks.
  • Assist in the implementation of new trading activities by assessing operational impacts and ensuring processes are established and tested comprehensively.
  • Provide analysis and support to Investment Departments, Audit, Legal, Compliance, and other internal stakeholders.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external business partners to ensure seamless support of collateral activities.
Qualifications
  • Undergraduate degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 4 years of direct operational experience in public markets.
  • Professional designation such as CFA is considered an asset.
  • Experience with SQL, Python, or related tools is considered an asset.
  • Familiarity with systems such as Bloomberg, Murex, FIS Apex, SimCorp, Cassini, TriOptima, and Acadiasoft is considered an asset.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy, with strong time management skills and the ability to multitask.
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex problems and recommend effective solutions.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Adaptable to evolving business and technology environments; self-motivated, flexible, and committed to continuous improvement.
  • Demonstrates CPP Investments' guiding principles of integrity, partnership, and high performance
Additional InformationVisit our or Follow us on LinkedIn. #LI-PM1 #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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