Senior Analyst Valuations - Private Investments

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Analyst with experience in preparing and executing valuations for private equity investments to join the Valuations Group within Finance at CPP Investments.  The Valuations Group specifically within Private Markets has overall accountability and oversight for the quarterly valuation for all illiquid and private investments at CPPIB.  The Valuations Group performs independent quarterly valuations for the following asset classes: private equity infrastructure sustainable energies and venture capital.

The Senior Analyst will be primarily accountable for assisting in the modelling and report writing of private equity assets including exercising sound judgment in determining the proper valuation approach and methodologies for new assets and assets where the Valuations Team has not previously modelled.  The Senior Analyst will work directly with the Valuations Team managers and associates on executing the valuation processes and framework and seeking opportunities to increase team efficiencies. The role will require close collaboration across teams that include Investment Departments Operations Financial Policy & Reporting among others to support ongoing deliverables as well as strategic initiatives.

RoleSpecific Accountabilities

• Assist in the organization and execution of the quarterly valuation processes and provide insightful valuation analysis to proactively identify material quarterly valuation movements.
• Research analyze and evaluate investments within the private equity assets including direct private equity infrastructure sustainable energies and venture capital.

• Assist in the build and review complex financial models assess and challenge assumptions and test sensitivities at the asset and portfolio level.
• Stratify and analyze large data sets to identify historical performance trends detect correlations identify key value drivers and perform calibration.
• Assist in the preparation of detailed valuation reports and valuation highlights for inclusion in Valuation Committee Audit Committee and other board level reporting.
• Facilitate and coordinate external valuation process and respond to queries or information requests from advisors and auditors.
• Assist with other financial reporting valuation requirements and other adhoc requests from other teams

• Monitor global market events (such as tax reforms and significant accounting changes and  assess the potential valuation impacts).
• Work closely with investment professionals worldwide to execute on the quarterly valuation process and onboard new deals as well as cross functionally with other departments to ensure alignment with our vision goals and values.

Qualifications :

• Undergraduate or Masters Degree in Finance Commerce Economics or other related discipline.
• Enrollment in the Chartered Business Valuator (CBV) designation
• Professional designations such as CFA FRM CPA are considered an asset.
• Minimum 3 years of work experience including minimum 1 year of relevant valuation experience in professional valuation services firms asset managers and/or pension funds.
• Basic understanding of how the private equity world works.
• Excellent research financial modelling analytical and valuation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with high degree of professionalism and ability to present ideas in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across the organization.
• Team player with ability to deliver in a highperformance culture operating under timesensitive deadlines.
• Willingness to actively contribute to a positive and highly effective and collaborative team culture.
• Working experience with GenAI and business intelligence tools is an asset (e.g. Tableau Python etc.).
• Exemplifies our Guiding Principles of integrity partnership & high performance.

Additional Information :

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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 Diversity:

In 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.

Disclaimer:

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime