Associate, Sustainable Energies

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:

As an Associate, you will be responsible for conducting fundamental investment research, assisting in building recommendations, implementing fundamental investments strategies, and monitoring and managing portfolio investments. You may also support the identification, scoping, and implementation of value creation opportunities by conducting research, analysis, and preparing presentations.

CPP Investments’ Sustainable Energies Group (SEG) combines the organization’s expertise in renewables and conventional energy to position CPP Investments as the leading global energy investor. SEG has approximately $36 billion in assets, making it highly competitive and flexible in the large and dynamic global energy sector.

SEG takes advantage of growing market opportunities as the energy sector evolves and global power demand grows, especially for low-carbon energy alternatives. The group holds a diversified portfolio primarily comprised of long-term tangible assets, including renewable energy sources such as wind, solar and hydro, as well as conventional power, upstream oil & gas and energy midstream.

Accountabilities & Qualifications:

Accountabilities:

• Support the execution of new investments opportunities with focus in North America

• Support asset management activities for existing investments, building and leveraging the competencies of the Sustainable Energies Group team

• Compile industry, market and asset level data and financial information to support research

• Build and leverage relationships with industry participants and management teams

• Perform fundamental research and present research ideas to broader group

• Perform due diligence on opportunities, including financial, company and sector diligence, to determine investment merits and risks

• Develop company financial models and perform valuation analyses; apply statistical analysis to support investment decisions

• Participate in evaluation, including sharing views on overall investment attractiveness based on findings from diligence work

• Prepare analytical investment reviews and recommendations in collaboration with the team, including industry overviews, written investment rationales and due diligence reviews

• Participate in presentation of investment recommendations to the Investment Committee and Board as required

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree or college diploma in relevant field

• An advanced degree or certification (CFA) is an asset

• 2-4 years of relevant work experience

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

• Experience working in deal environments including supporting acquisitions, diligence and/or asset management activities

• Advanced computer/technical skills – MS Excel, MS PowerPoint

• Solid verbal and written communication skills

The salary range for this position is: USD $145,000 – USD $212,000 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 performance-based incentive plan, a 401 (k)

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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