Associate Growth Equity

We are currently hiring an Associate in San Francisco to join the Growth Equity team which sits within the Private Equity department. The Growth Equity teams mission is to provide CPP Investments with strong returns and insights into the innovation ecosystem by making fund commitments and aligned direct investments alongside of the top venture and growth managers across North America and Europe. Today the team consists of 13 experienced professionals with offices in Toronto and San Francisco and is continuing to grow.

In this role you will be actively involved in undertaking company and fund diligence and building relationships with leading companies and funds monitoring and tracking existing and future investments. You will have significant exposure to disruptive companies and toptier investors across the venture and growthstage ecosystem. 

As the ideal candidate you are recognized for your teamoriented and selfstarter approach with critical and innovative thinking. You have started to build a track record in investing and asset management with venture/growth stage experience and / or technology exposure as a plus. You have started to lead workstreams independently in a project and take ownership of outcomes. You are an effective communicator who can participate in investment committees and management discussions; build a relationship of trust with key partners and stakeholders; and support/manage the of investment and asset management initiatives. 

What you will do: 

In this role you will work collaboratively and closely with the team to: 

• Research analyze and execute fund and direct investments. This includes review of diligence materials meetings with management teams and fund partners financial modeling and scenario analysis investment memo and facilitation of other internal and external diligence streams (e.g. internal operations external counsel)
• Help manage existing fund relationships alongside senior relationship managers to monitor fund performance and surface direct investment opportunities
• Monitor existing direct investments and support asset management initiatives.
• Participate in other initiatives to help execute on strategy goals for the Growth Equity group the Private Equity department and the broader fund
• Collaborate with other teams/departments across the organization on a regular basis 

Qualifications :

• Preference for individuals with 3 5 years of investment banking consulting and/or investment experience. Prior experience with growthstage investing and fund investing is a plus.
• A genuine passion for disruptive technology investing building relationships with fund partners and solving complex business problems 
• Excellent research financial modeling and analytical skills 
• Superior interpersonal and relationship buildings skills; strong ability to work effectively in a team environment with a commitment to fostering an inclusive culture 
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and juggle multiple workstreams when necessary
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Experience conducting due diligence work with tight timelines when necessary
• The desire and willingness to work in the San Francisco office 4 days a week and travel 10 25 time)
• Conduct consistent with our Guiding Principles of Integrity Partnership and High Performance 

Additional Information :

The salary range for this position is 145000..00 USD

US state/city legislation requires CPP investments to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The base salary range shown here is a reasonable expectation for the posted role and is part of a competitive total rewards package which includes comprehensive benefits a performancebased incentive plan a 401 (k) plan and paid time off. Actual salaries may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience and expertise.

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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.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime