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Toronto - Canada

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Not Disclosed

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1 Vacancy

Job Description

The Capital Markets and Factor Investing Department (CMF) invests assets globally in public equities fixed income securities currencies commodities and derivatives and manages the engagement of investment managers and coinvestments in public market securities.  

External Portfolio Management (EPM) is a group within CMF responsible for allocating capital to external managers in public markets across all trading styles asset classes and geographies. EPM oversees a portfolio of externally managed funds and separate accounts and has relationships with over 60 of the worlds top hedge fund managers.

We are presently recruiting a Senior Associate to join the Portfolio Construction & Risk team within the EPM group. Based in Toronto the Senior Associate plays a key role in strengthening our portfolio construction and risk framework optimizing risk and capital allocation and managing all hedging activity.

What Youll Do:

  • Provide active oversight of all investment memos including analysis to support quarterly portfolio review process
  • Provide active oversight of the existing Python repository supporting portfolio construction processes
  • Maintain/oversee positionbased risk modelling (MSCI RiskMetrics) and risk report production in collaboration with portfolio engineering team
  • Oversee existing Tableau dashboard ecosystem to enhance monitoring across hedge fund allocations
  • Lead beta and FX hedging activities
  • Conduct research to enhance existing portfolio construction and risk practice. Examples include 1 formulation of strategylevel views to inform potential allocation appetite 2 research on strategy cyclicality & relevant market factors / macroeconomic regimes that influence hedge fund performance
  • Act as liaison between hedge fund and departmentlevel portfolio construction & risk functions through active participation in various forums
  • Support junior employees development & role
  • Support the Managing Director Portfolio Construction & Risk in all internal stakeholder communications
  • Support operational technology and data initiatives to enable scaling of CMFs investment programs
  • Special projects and other duties as assigned must be comfortable pivoting as priorities shift in a complex and dynamic environment. 

Qualifications :

Who Were Looking For:

We look for candidates that have a track record of academic success while balancing extracurricular activities a strong interest in the financial markets and portfolio management as well as effective communication interpersonal and relationship building skills. In addition the most successful candidates combine energy enthusiasm and intellectual curiosity with a demonstrated interest in investing. 

  • A graduate degree (masters or higher) in a financeoriented discipline: Economics Finance MBA Mathematical Finance Financial Engineering
  • 57 years relevant work experience in financial markets such as funds investment risk portfolio research or capital allocation. Prior experience in hedge funds or fundoffunds is an asset.
  • 12 years of experience managing project teams 24 members); direct people management experience would be an asset.
  • Demonstrates strong market knowledge with a comprehensive understanding of various asset classes and their associated risk drivers.
  • Team player who enjoys a highperformance collaborative culture and develops junior team members.
  • Familiarity/experience with MSCI RiskMetrics would be an asset.
  • Proficient in Excel and Python; CFA FRM or CAIA designation would be an asset.
  • Strong relationship management and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrates flexibility adaptability and initiative. Candidate needs to be resourceful and able to manage multiple priorities. Proven ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
  • Good communication skills and proactive engagement with key internal stakeholders and external partners. 
  • Demonstrates our Guiding Principles of Integrity Partnership and High Performance.


Additional Information :

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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 headhunters 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 website job postings. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by CPP Investments to provide resumes to this posting or website 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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