Analyst, Credit Strategy (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. 

Role Summary:

The Analyst, Credit Strategy supports the development, testing, and implementation of quantitative investment research, data utilization, and advanced analytical methodologies for proprietary investment and portfolio analytics models. As part of this role, you will have the opportunity to take a hands-on role in researching credit versus equity relative value and translating those insights into investment tools by coding research models and implementing key findings. As part of this initiative, you will work cross-functionally across CPP Investments departments, including Credit Investments, OCIO – Integrated Solutions Group and Total Fund Management.

Accountabilities & Qualifications:

Accountabilities

• Contribute to the research and development of investment, cashflow, and portfolio analytics models, specifically related to credit vs. equity relative value 

• Support development of proprietary research methodologies through application of advanced analytical techniques 

• Works directly with Investment partners to develop, test, integrate, and implement solutions for transformational initiatives 

• Design and develop investment and portfolio analytics and visualizations 

• Partner with colleagues to design and implement new tools and analytics modules  

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline  

• An advanced degree is an asset 

• Experience in solving problems through the combination of quantitative, analytical and/or programming skills  

• Expert Python programming skills, and knowledge of development processes and tools for Cloud-based financial applications. Exposure to other languages such as C++, Javascript or Rust is an asset. 

• Working knowledge of git/GitHub 

• Up to 3 years of relevant work experience  

• Strong research, analytical, financial modeling, valuation, problem solving skills and ability to think creatively 

• Solid verbal and written communication skills  

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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