Analyst, External Portfolio Management

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.

The Role

As an Analyst in External Portfolio Management (EPM), you will support the evaluation, monitoring and management of external investment managers and co-investment opportunities across global public markets.

Working alongside investment professionals, you will contribute to hedge fund due diligence, investment research, portfolio analysis and the development of investment recommendations. This 12-month contract offers an opportunity to develop your investment expertise and contribute to informed investment decision-making at CPP Investments.

The Team

The Capital Markets and Factor Investing (CMF) department invests globally across public equities, fixed income, currencies, commodities and derivatives, and oversees external investment managers and public market co-investments.

Within CMF, the External Portfolio Management (EPM) team allocates capital to external managers, including hedge funds, and co-investment opportunities across investment strategies, trading styles, asset classes and geographies in public markets.

Accountabilities

- Monitor and analyse existing fund investments, including developing robust, flexible tools to support ongoing portfolio analysis.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative hedge fund due diligence, evaluating investment processes, team capabilities and contributions to the broader portfolio.
- Evaluate co-investment opportunities across fundamental equities, credit and macro strategies.
- Research hedge fund strategies, performance across market environments and industry trends to develop investment insights.
- Support weekly research meetings and contribute to investment discussions.
- Prepare investment memoranda and recommendations, and participate in investment recommendation meetings and decision-making processes.
- Contribute to research on portfolio strategy and construction, factor modelling and portfolio optimisation.

What You Bring

- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programme, or graduated from an undergraduate or advanced degree programme in April 2025 or later.
- Understanding of public capital markets; familiarity with alternative investment strategies is an asset.
- Strong analytical, qualitative research, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop thoughtful solutions to complex challenges.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas and contribute to investment discussions.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with an interest in learning, sharing perspectives and contributing to team success.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Interest in developing a career in investment management, with a commitment to integrity, partnership and high performance.

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.

We provide colleagues with cutting-edge AI tools, dedicated learning time, and practical support to help them deliver with greater impact.

Inclusion & Accessibility

CPP 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.

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