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About the Role

The Total Fund Management (TFM) department is responsible for implementing the Fund’s investment framework, focusing on the Strategic Portfolio and the daily investment cycle. The Portfolio Design, Research & Engineering (PDRE) group within TFM defines strategic portfolios and develops the necessary research, methodologies, and tools. This role is a 12-month contract for a Portfolio Manager on the Total Portfolio Design & Targets (TPDT) team within PDRE, focusing on designing, evaluating, and implementing frameworks for Total Fund exposure management.

Responsibilities

Contribute to providing recommendations to the senior management team on total portfolio targets and asset allocation.
Maintain and enhance existing models used for portfolio construction and analysis.
Perform ad-hoc quantitative analysis and effectively communicate findings and recommendations.
Apply programming expertise, optimization, linear algebra or numerical analysis techniques to prototype portfolio analytics and quantitative models used in top-down portfolio management.
Convey new information requirements through written specifications.
Mentor and develop experienced team members by providing guidance on advanced technical problem-solving, portfolio construction, and investment decision-making.

Requirements

At least 7-10 years of relevant experience in portfolio management and/or asset allocation research.
Expertise across multiple asset classes, including equity, fixed income and currency, and a strong understanding of macro drivers of returns and cross-asset linkages are considered assets.
Experience applying empirical statistical and quantitative techniques to financial and macroeconomic data.
Experience with AI-assisted coding tools and the ability to leverage them effectively to enhance modeling and portfolio analysis are assets.
Strong programming and quantitative skills; demonstrable proficiency using Python.
Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and work in a high-performing culture, under pressure and with time-sensitive deadlines.
Effective communication skills across a broad range of stakeholders.
Self-motivated, organized, flexible, and adaptable to changing priorities and new challenges.
Successful candidates must consistently exemplify CPP Investments’ guiding principles of high performance, integrity, and partnership.

Skills

Python
Optimization
Linear algebra
Numerical analysis
AI-assisted coding tools

Location

Onsite

Work Type

Contract
Full-time

Experience Level

Portfolio Manager

Education Level

Graduate degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.

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.

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.