Managing Director, Global Public Affairs - Europe & United Kingdom

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 Managing Director, Global Public Affairs – Europe & United Kingdom is responsible for continuously updating and executing a comprehensive public affairs, government engagement and political capital management program across Europe and the United Kingdom.

Based in our London office, the role reports directly to the Managing Director, Head of Global Public Affairs - Transnational, based in London, and works closely with investment departments, regional leadership and enabling functions across the Fund.

The Managing Director will lead CPP Investments’ engagement with political, regulatory and diplomatic stakeholders across key European jurisdictions and institutions, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, France and the European Union. The role will provide expert advice and counsel on public policy, geopolitical developments, government engagement and advocacy strategies in support of CPP Investments’ objectives, helping protect and enable the Fund’s optionality to invest across the region.

The successful candidate will combine deep expertise in European public policy, government affairs and political risk analysis with a strong understanding of investment management, financial markets and the evolving geopolitical environment shaping Europe’s investment landscape.

Accountabilities & Qualifications:

Accountabilities

• Maintain and continuously evolve a comprehensive government and stakeholder engagement program across Europe and the United Kingdom, including engagement with national governments, regulators, central banks, diplomatic stakeholders and European institutions.
• Lead political risk and opportunity monitoring across Europe, including geopolitical, legislative, regulatory, industrial policy, national security and economic developments with the potential to impact CPP Investments’ portfolio, investment strategy and optionality to invest.
• Provide strategic advice to senior management, investment departments and enabling functions on emerging public policy developments and geopolitical trends relevant to existing investments, new transactions and portfolio management activities.
• Develop and execute jurisdiction-specific engagement strategies focused on priority markets and institutions, including the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain and the European Union.
• Lead advocacy initiatives where required, including policy engagement related to investment screening, market access, taxation, regulation, infrastructure, energy transition, capital markets, sustainability reporting and other issues material to CPP Investments.
• Support transaction-specific government engagement, regulatory approvals and stakeholder management efforts associated with investments in strategically important sectors and assets.
• Build and maintain relationships with key government officials, regulators, policymakers, political stakeholders, diplomatic representatives and industry associations across Europe and the UK.
• Partner closely with CPP Investments’ technical experts across Tax, Legal, Communications, Risk and Investment Departments to develop coordinated positions on public policy and regulatory matters.
• Prepare briefing materials, strategic analysis and recommendations for senior executives and Board-level engagement with government and institutional stakeholders.
• Contribute to a One Fund approach to political capital management by coordinating regional engagement priorities across investment departments and corporate functions.

Qualifications

• Commensurate experience in a senior public affairs, government relations, public policy, regulatory affairs, diplomacy, political risk, financial services or related role.
• Deep understanding of European public policy, political institutions, regulatory frameworks and machinery of government, including experience engaging with national governments, regulators and/or European Union institutions.
• Strong understanding of the European political economy, including issues relating to competitiveness, industrial policy, energy transition, infrastructure investment, trade policy, economic security and capital markets.
• Demonstrated experience advising senior executives on complex public policy, geopolitical and regulatory issues affecting investment, business strategy or financial markets.
• Strong understanding of institutional investing, financial services, infrastructure, private markets or related sectors.
• Proven ability to build credibility and influence with senior policymakers, regulators, industry leaders and internal stakeholders.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking and judgement capabilities, with the ability to translate political and policy developments into actionable business and investment insights.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare concise briefing materials for senior decision-makers.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across cultures, jurisdictions and organizational boundaries.
• Self-motivated, adaptable and capable of operating effectively in a dynamic and fast-moving environment.
• Strong organizational, prioritization and stakeholder management skills.
• A track record of successful outcomes demonstrating strategic thinking, judgement, creativity and execution.
• Fluency in English is required. Additional European language capabilities would be considered an asset.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly across Europe and internationally.
• Exemplifies 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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