Manager, Investment Structure 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. 

Role Summary:

Reporting to the Director, ISM, the Manager role within Investment Structure Management (ISM) provides end-to-end structuring support for CPP Investments’ private investments across Credit, Private Equity, and Real Assets, including entity setup and governance, assist with various projects/initiatives, and in setting up and managing CPP Investments group companies

This is a unique opportunity to help shape how CPP Investments structures and manages its global portfolio while gaining exposure across diverse asset classes. You will work collaboratively in a team with representatives from the investing departments, Finance, Operations, Legal and Tax as well as external advisors. This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in complex, fast-paced, cross-functional environments.

Accountabilities & Qualifications:

Accountabilities

You will play a key role in the following areas including, but not limited to:

• Support the Director in the pre-close/structuring and ongoing maintenance of new investments, exits and restructurings, which includes:

  • Work with internal partners to identify and address structuring and operational complexities of CPP Investments legal entity structures.

  • Coordinate the establishment of new legal entities and address legal and governance requirements in support of CPP Investments’ structures in partnership with investing teams and non-investing teams.

  • Provide support for structuring and transaction closing process for various investment products (e.g., track deal timelines, develop a detailed plan including steps and timelines, maintain meeting minutes and project-manage completion of pre-close activities amongst internal partners).

  • Build trusted relationships with investing departments and understand nuances between asset classes to enable the establishment of new or improved processes.

• Provide ongoing support to maintain and manage CPP Investments’ structures post-closing, which includes:

  • Contribute to the ongoing operational activities of wholly owned CPP Investment entities to ensure compliance with local legal and regulatory requirements.

  • Support the preparation of quarterly reporting materials to enhance visibility into operational and risk metrics.

• Apply a forward-thinking approach in being aware of matters across the team with a view to create synergies and improve our processes, including applying AI tools where applicable.

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and innovation around how CPP Investments manages its investment structures.

• Partner with other internal CPP Investments partners to work on cross-functional workstreams and initiatives.

• Assist in various special projects and initiatives as CPP Investments works towards our One Fund Strategy.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or college diploma in a related field

• 6+ years of relevant experience in investment operations, structuring, consulting, private equity, accounting, transaction execution, or related roles

• Hands-on experience designing, improving, or executing innovative operational processes or workflows, including change management

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex or ambiguous situations with sound judgement and a commercial mindset

• High attention to detail and commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality outputs

• Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across teams and levels

• Self-starter with a solutions-oriented mindset and ability to manage multiple priorities

• Highly collaborative and enjoys being a part of a culture of excellence, is flexible and constantly strives to innovate

• Preference for professional designation such as CFA, CPA, or CBV

• Experience with mergers and acquisitions operations preferred

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.
 

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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