Associate, Technology & Operations Business Management, Strategy & Operating Office

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, Technology & Operations Business Management you will lead independent pieces of work that contribute to key deliverables and initiatives for your department, including supporting operational and financial activities. You will also help provide strategic recommendations to enhance efficiency and reduce costs and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business as usual activities and special projects.

The Strategy & Operations (S&O) team within the Technology & Operations (T&O) department plays a pivotal role in the financial and workforce management of the department. Our team is accountable for the planning, execution and oversight of financial activities, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reviews and cost optimization.

Accountabilities & Qualifications:

Accountabilities:

• Prepare and develop effective, timely reporting and trend analysis, utilizing various sources of information to facilitate better decision making and bring value-added insights.

• Foster strong partnerships with various departments and senior leadership (within and outside of T&O), promoting effective communication and collaboration to achieve business goals.

• Coordinate the development of three-year financial plans and quarterly forecasts for various groups within T&O with a zero-based budgeting mindset.

• Conduct comprehensive analyses of organizational processes, systems, and financial data to identify areas for improvement and opportunities for growth. 

• Track departmental objective progress diligently and systematically, creating summaries as needed for senior audiences. 

• Coordinate requirements gathering and provide testing support for new departmental systems and tools.

• Project work and ad-hoc duties as required.

Qualifications:

• University Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or a related field.

• CPA designation considered an asset

• 5+ years of relevant experience in financial analysis, strategy or operations.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships effectively with people at all levels. 

• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint),

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and creatively.

• Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and new challenges

• Ability to effectively manage toward timelines on multiple concurrent initiatives, keeping managers and colleagues apprised of progress and seek assistance as required.

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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. 

 

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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