Analyst, Private Equity Asia, Funds and Secondaries

Company DescriptionMake an impact at a global and dynamic investment organizationWhen you join CPP Investments, you are joining one of the world’s most admired and respected institutional investors. As a professional investment management organization, CPP Investments invests the funds of the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) to help ensure its financial sustainability for generations of working and retired Canadians. CPP Investments invests across regions and asset classes to build a globally diversified portfolio. It holds assets in public equity, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and fixed income, and the CPP Fund is projected to reach $3. 6 trillion in assets by 2050.

The organization is headquartered in Toronto with offices in Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, New York City, San Francisco, São Paulo, and Sydney. CPP Investments successfully attracts, selects, and retains talented individuals from top-tier institutions worldwide. Join our team for access to:

Stimulating work in a fast-paced and intellectually challenging environmentAccelerated exposure and responsibilityGlobal career development opportunitiesDiverse and inspiring colleagues and approachable leadersA hybrid-flexible work environment with an emphasis on in-person collaborationA culture rooted in principles of integrity, partnership, and high performanceAn organization with an important social purpose that positively impacts livesIf you have a passion for performance, value a collegial and collaborative culture, and approach work with the highest integrity, invest your career here.

Job DescriptionWe are currently recruiting for an Analyst for the Private Equity Asia group with a focus on fund commitments, and opportunistically working on secondary investments and direct investments. Located in our Hong Kong office, the Analyst plays a key role in investing and managing commitments to leading private equity funds and transactions in the region, and will have exposure to the leaders of the private equity industry.

Role Specific AccountabilitiesAnalyze Investment OpportunitiesActively participate in the due diligence process for fund commitments, and opportunistically secondary and direct investments, including building complex financial models, leading due diligence meetings, and proactively conducting research to address diligence issuesCommunicate and work with internal and external parties to drive due diligence and deal executionConduct technical research by leveraging internal and external resources including key information services and databasesShare views with team members on overall deal attractiveness based on diligence findings.

Make RecommendationsContribute to the development of investment recommendations based on the results of the team’s due diligence and analysisParticipate in drafting private equity investment recommendations as well as presenting investment recommendations to the Investment Committee and Board, as required.

Monitor Relationships and Investment PortfolioRepresent CPP Investments externally by building relationships with general partners, limited partners, and other industry participants to assist in marketing CPP Investments and sourcing investment opportunities for the broader organization Proactively monitor ongoing financial performance of the portfolio and report any meaningful developments and insightsMonitor go-forward pipeline of funds and secondary investmentsAssist with internal projects such as market reviews, portfolio construction, and strategy reviewsParticipate in and contribute to the training and development of colleagues and recruitment.

Qualifications1-2 years of investment banking / private equity / strategy consulting experience; exposure to private equity is not required but would be a positiveStrong research, financial modeling, and analytical skillsSuperior communication skills, including oral/written communication to articulate complex concepts in a clear and concise manner with internal and external partiesTrack record of effective teamwork to deliver quality work under strict timelinesCandidates must exhibit conduct consistent with our guiding principles of integrity, partnership, and high performanceWillingness to travelWritten and verbal fluency in an Asian language is an asset. Additional InformationVisit our LinkedIn Career Page or Follow us on LinkedIn.

At CPP Investments, we are committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. We thank all applicants for their interest but will only contact candidates selected to advance in the hiring process. Our Commitment To Inclusion And DiversityIn addition to being dedicated to building a workforce that reflects diverse talent, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible experience. If you require an accommodation for any part of the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms, etc. ), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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