Intern, Early Investor Program (Summer 2027)

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:

Our Early Investor Internship Program offers the opportunity to build skills, gain exposure to global markets, and work alongside some of the industry’s most accomplished investors. As an Intern, you will join one of our investment departments - Active Equities, Capital Markets & Factor Investing, Credit Investments, or Real Assets - where you will contribute to meaningful, high-impact projects while developing your technical and analytical skills.

Your summer begins with Intern Orientation, where you’ll connect with peers, explore our culture, and gain insight into our strategies through company-wide departmental overviews. You’ll also have the chance to engage with senior leadership, advance your knowledge through skills-based training, and apply what you learn in stimulating on-the-job assignments.

In addition to your core work, you will take part in signature summer programming such as our Intern Case Competition and Speaker Series. We encourage you to bring your full self to work, take advantage of every learning opportunity, and build relationships that will support your career growth.

This internship is also a potential pathway to the full-time Early Investor Analyst Program, offering high-performing interns the opportunity to return and launch their careers with us after graduation.

Accountabilities & Qualifications:

Overview of Participating Teams

Each investment department offers a distinct path to expertise, career growth, and impact. Interns will join one investment team, develop deep asset-class knowledge, and gain exposure to meaningful work with early responsibility and strong mentorship.

Active Equities – Security Selection

The Security Selection team uses deep fundamental research to identify high-conviction public equity investment opportunities globally. Interns work alongside experienced investors to develop differentiated insights and support investment decision-making through rigorous analysis and research.

Capital Markets & Factor Investing – External Portfolio Management

The External Portfolio Management team manages a global portfolio of externally managed and systematic investment strategies, including hedge funds, across multiple asset classes. Interns gain exposure to portfolio construction, manager selection, and investment strategy evaluation while partnering with some of the world’s leading investment firms.

Credit Investments – Americas Leveraged Finance & Americas Structured Credit

Americas Leveraged Finance & Americas Structured Credit deliver investment opportunities across the credit spectrum, balancing attractive return potential with disciplined underwriting and risk management. Interns gain exposure to a variety of industries, issuers, and investment structures while building a strong understanding of credit markets, capital structures, and institutional investing.

Real Assets – Infrastructure & Sustainable Energies

The Real Assets department invests in infrastructure, sustainable energy, and real estate assets that create long-term value and support communities and economies globally. Interns contribute to transactions and strategic initiatives involving tangible, high-impact assets with long investment horizons.

Accountabilities

• Contribute to research and evaluation of industries, companies, and securities, including assessing fundamentals and market positioning.

• Assist in valuation analysis of companies, assets, and/or securities to help identify potential risks and returns.

• Support due diligence or asset management efforts by gathering and analyzing information on financial performance, market and industry dynamics, and other key investment considerations.

• Help build and update financial models to evaluate investment positions or opportunities.

• Provide analytical support in the investment process, collaborating with the team to prepare investment reviews and market overviews.

• Research investment positions or new opportunities in markets across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

• Apply statistical and qualitative analysis to strengthen investment insights.

• Analyze macroeconomic trends and prepare summaries that inform investment perspectives.

• Assist in developing and maintaining proprietary and other information sources that support investment research.

Eligible Candidates

Candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate program and entering their penultimate year of study, with plans to return to school in Fall 2027, to be eligible to apply.

We seek individuals with a demonstrated record of academic excellence, balanced with meaningful extracurricular involvement and leadership experience. Strong candidates bring skills in financial modeling, valuation, and analytical thinking, along with strong communication abilities and the capacity to build effective relationships. The most successful interns combine energy, enthusiasm, and intellectual curiosity with a genuine passion for investing.

Additional Information

As part of the application process, candidates will be asked to indicate their preferred investment team. While we will make every effort to align interests and preferences, candidates may be considered for one or multiple teams throughout the process. Successful applicants will ultimately join one team, where they will develop deep expertise within their asset class while gaining exposure to CPP Investments’ broader investment platform.

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and academic transcripts (official or unofficial).

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. 

 

Attention: Protect Yourself from Fraud

CPP Investments is committed to a secure and transparent recruitment process. We will never ask candidates for payment or financial information at any stage of hiring. All legitimate opportunities are posted on our careers page, and communications will come from our applicant tracking system, Workday. 

CPP Investments may use AI tools to help screen and assess applicants by analyzing resumes and applications for relevant skills and experience. These tools support, but do not replace, human decision-making.

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