About the Role
As Analyst, Real Assets Credit, you will focus on real estate debt transactions across North America and contribute to scaling the business. You will support fundamental research, underwriting and execution of new credit opportunities, as well as the management of existing portfolio investments, gaining exposure across traditional and niche real estate asset classes and the full investment lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Support the diligence and execution of new investment opportunities by evaluating property, market, sponsor, financial, legal and environmental factors
- Compile industry, market and property-level data and conduct financial analysis to support investment decisions
- Develop and maintain financial models, perform valuation and cash flow analyses, review debt structures and underwriting parameters, and test assumptions and sensitivities
- Prepare and contribute to investment recommendation materials for internal investment committees, including investment thesis, key risks and mitigants, relative value, underwriting scenarios and structuring
- Support portfolio management for existing investments, including monitoring asset performance, liaising with borrowers and partners, reviewing servicer requests, assessing covenant compliance and updating valuations
- Contribute to a collaborative team culture by taking initiative, producing accurate, high-quality work, seeking feedback and continuously building investment judgement
Requirements
- An undergraduate degree or college diploma in a relevant field
- 1–3 years of relevant experience in investment banking, real estate, credit or equity investing, or a related field
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to interpret findings and produce accurate, decision-oriented analysis
- Willingness to travel and collaborate with colleagues across international offices and time zones
Skills
- Strong research skills
- Analytical skills
- Financial modelling skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Strong written communication skills
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Intellectual curiosity
- Initiative
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
Location
- North America
Work Type
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 1-3 years
Education Level
- Undergraduate degree or college diploma
Benefits
- Cutting-edge AI tools
- Dedicated learning time
- Practical support
About the Company
- 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.
- The Real Assets Credit group is a global credit investor across public and private markets in real estate, energy and resources, and infrastructure and renewables.
- With a current portfolio of C$12 billion, the team seeks opportunities to lend against high-quality real assets projects across major asset classes and global markets.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- 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.
