Associate/Senior Associate, Portfolio Value Creation

Full-timeFunction: InvestmentsCompany DescriptionMake an impact at a global and dynamic investment organizationWhen 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 Investmentsattracts 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 leadersStimulating work in a fast-paced, intellectually challenging environmentAccelerated exposure and responsibilityBeing motivated every day by CPP Investments’ important social purpose and unshakable principlesA flexible/hybrid work environment combining in office collaboration and remote workingA deeply rooted culture of Integrity, Partnership and High PerformanceIf 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.Job DescriptionWe are looking for an Associate/Senior Associate to join the Portfolio Value Creation (PVC) team in the London office, during an exciting period of transformative change and growth. PVC partners with global Investment Groups across a portfolio of c. 85 assets and works out of offices in Toronto, London, Hong Kong, San Francisco, New York and São Paulo. PVC consists of c. 40 experienced professionals with investment, consulting and corporate backgrounds, operating across the portfolio and throughout asset lifecycles.Reporting to the Managing Director, Head of Portfolio Value Creation, your role will includeSupport respective investment group portfolio relationship leads on executing the asset review process for the relevant private investment portfolios (e.g. oil & gas, power and renewables, real estate, etc.)Utilize your experience and exposure to our asset base to identify and execute on value creation initiativesSupport due diligence of new investment opportunities and the transition of new assets into CPP Investments' portfolio (Day 1 transition, 100-day planning, governance setup, etc.)Have the willingness to execute on specific value creation initiativesYou will assist the portfolio relationship leads in reviewing investment performance, work with PVC colleagues on identifying value creation opportunities within the assets and liaise with investment teams to deliver on both mandates. Working across direct investment portfolios provides a unique opportunity to develop knowledge and expertise and transfer this to the benefit of the entire portfolio. To be effective in your role you will need to develop relationships across the PVC team as well as with investment teams across CPP Investments and support functions.As the ideal candidate, you are recognized for your high quality of work. You have built a track record of strong business judgement and ability to apply this across assets and asset classes. You are a proven independent executor who takes an enterprise perspective when evaluating opportunities. As a highly effective communicator you will build a relationship of trust with key internal partners and in turn, relevant external management teams; and inspire others across the PVC group and broader organization. You are a strong collaborator with demonstrated experience across levels, sectors and geographies and are viewed as an impactful team member. You also have an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for building businesses.You will:Take ownership of the asset review cycle including drafting investment asset review meeting agendas, reviewing materials and periodically reviewing performance of investment portfolio (actively recommending KPIs that are important)Actively participant in asset review discussions with investment teams and help identify specific asset management initiatives/plansAssist in the identification and implementation of value creation opportunities across the portfoliosSupport transition of new assets into CPP Investments’ portfolio (Day 1 transition, 100 day planning, governance setup, value creation plan development and vetting, etc) by identifying benchmarks, and providing rigorous project managementDrive the culture of the PVC team by living our Guiding PrinciplesQualificationsYou will bring:Related work experience in either Big 4 with sector specialism (working for transaction services), or financial planning and analysis / corporate development experience in relevant industries. Experience in investment banking, consulting firms, private equity and hedge funds in a portfolio role will also be consideredHigh level of numeracy is essentialACA certificate would be preferredPrior knowledge of the energy and/or renewable industry would be highly preferredStrong written and verbal communications skillsStrong analytical skills and business judgementExperience in working in complex stakeholder environments and strong stakeholder management skillsTeam player who enjoys a high-performance cultureConduct consistent with our Guiding Principles of Integrity, Partnership and High PerformanceAdditional InformationWe offer a competitive compensation and benefits package for this full time permanent position.The position will be based out of the London Office at 40 Portman Square, London, W1H 6LT.Opening date for applications is 11th March 2024 and closing date for applications is 30th April 2024.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.
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