Strategic Portfolio Analyst

2 months ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada CPP Investments Full time

About CPP Investments

CPP Investments is a global investment management organization that invests the funds of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) to ensure long-term sustainability.

We are a professional investment management organization with a strong track record of delivering returns and managing risk.

Our Investment Approach

We take a long-term view and invest in all major asset classes, including public equity, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and fixed-income instruments.

We are headquartered in Toronto with offices in several locations around the world.

About the Role

We are seeking a high-performing individual to join our Strategic Portfolio Design (SPD) team in the Portfolio Design and Construction (PD&C) group.

The SPD team focuses on the fund's risk appetite and long-term strategic allocation.

As a Strategic Portfolio Analyst, you will work with experienced investors to design the Fund's strategic allocation and risk target.

You will operate our portfolio design and construction models, conduct asset-liability and simulation modeling, and update and refine our existing models and tools.

You will also construct scenarios to inform the Fund's allocation and decision-making, develop new quantitative models and alternative portfolio construction techniques, and keep abreast of new developments in markets and the portfolio construction literature.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design the Fund's strategic allocation and risk target
  • Operate our portfolio design and construction models
  • Conduct asset-liability and simulation modeling
  • Update and refine our existing models and tools
  • Construct scenarios to inform the Fund's allocation and decision-making
  • Develop new quantitative models and alternative portfolio construction techniques
  • Keep abreast of new developments in markets and the portfolio construction literature

Requirements

  • Degree in finance, mathematics, economics, or another quantitatively-oriented discipline, with a Master's degree or CFA designation preferred
  • 1-5 years of work experience in finance or a related field. Experience with quantitative portfolio construction techniques considered an asset
  • Strong analytical skill set: working with data, conducting statistical analysis, performing optimizations, developing large-scale quantitative models
  • Strong coding skills, with proficiency in quantitative modeling and data manipulation using Python preferred
  • Deep interest in modern portfolio theory, macroeconomics or quantitative portfolio techniques
  • Creative problem-solving skills and approaches challenging assignments with enthusiasm and intellectual curiosity
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good judgment and focused on delivering practical solutions


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