Senior Associate, Investment Engineering & Analytics

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 Investment Engineering & Analytics (IEA) group within the Capital Markets and Factor Investing (CMF) department develops and manages the data and analytics ecosystem for CMF investment strategies. The ecosystem includes foundational data, investment signals, production models, advanced analytical tools, and is integral to CMF's portfolio management and research activities.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Associate to join the IEA team to work directly with researchers and portfolio managers to support systematic investment strategies. The successful candidate will be empowered to take ownership of results and deliver end-to-end engineering solutions, from raw data to strategy implementation.

Accountabilities & Qualifications:

Accountabilities

• Contribute to the development of a quantitative investment platform with a focus on systematic macro strategies, which can include everything from building robust data pipelines, developing new analytics, and implementing strategies.
• Take ownership in the daily operation and provide support to portfolio managers to manage live portfolios.
• Participate in research meetings and collaborate with researchers to innovate and drive improvements across all aspects of the process.
• Champion high coding standards and help shape the architecture in an evolving AI world.
• Mentor junior colleagues to assist in their growth and development.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, engineering, computer science, mathematics, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in a related role within finance or investment management.
• Programming experience in Python/SQL and knowledge of production development processes and tools.
• Familiarity with factor investing, asset pricing, and modern portfolio theory.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exemplify our Guiding Principles of Integrity, Partnership, and High Performance.

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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