Associate, Product Control (9-month contract)

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 Associate, Product Control, on a 9-month contract, you will support investment operations across public or private markets, with a focus on accurate investment accounting, daily Profit & Loss (P&L) reporting, portfolio monitoring and valuations.

You will prepare, validate and analyze investment performance and financial results, investigate P&L variances, and collaborate with Investment, Finance, Legal and Risk teams to resolve discrepancies, maintain strong financial controls and drive operational excellence.

The Team

Investment Operations supports CPP Investments' public and private market investment activities through transaction management, asset servicing, investment accounting, reporting and valuations. The function helps maintain accurate investment records, effective financial controls and reliable information to support investment activities.

Accountabilities

• Prepare, validate and analyze daily P&L reporting, investigate variances and exceptions, perform attribution analysis, and reconcile results across source systems to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Oversee daily investment accounting and portfolio monitoring activities, including validation of investment book of record (IBOR), sub-ledger and accounting book of record (ABOR) data, transaction records and supporting documentation.
• Partner with Investment, Finance, Legal and Risk teams to support investment closings, including documentation reviews, system setups, transaction processing, settlements and appropriate authorizations.
• Support complex investment transactions, assessing their impact on accounting, financial reporting and investment performance across relevant asset classes.
• Review financial statements, note disclosures and management reports for accuracy and completeness, providing meaningful analysis and commentary.
• Support monthly and quarterly valuation reviews, validate valuation adjustments, investigate inconsistencies and escalate issues to management as appropriate.
• Collaborate with internal investment teams and external asset managers to resolve operational issues, strengthen reporting controls, document processes and identify opportunities for greater efficiency.

What You Bring

• Undergraduate degree or college diploma in a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Professional designation such as Chartered Business Valuator (CBV), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) is considered an asset.
• Strong analytical skills, with a solid understanding of financial and management accounting principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to learn and adapt to new systems.
• Knowledge of Murex and/or SimCorp systems is considered an asset.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills, with the ability to investigate financial discrepancies, support accurate reporting and identify process improvements.

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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