Principal Growth Equity

We are currently recruiting for a Principal to join CPP Investments Growth Equity team in San Francisco. The role will be evaluating executing and managing venture capital and growth fund and direct investments with an emphasis in technology. The position will be based in San Francisco with travel expected.  

The Growth Equity (GE) team mission is to provide CPP Investments with strong returns and insights into the innovation and growth ecosystems by making fund commitments and aligned direct investments alongside top venture and growth managers across North America and Europe. GE currently consists of 20 investment professionals across offices in San Francisco and Toronto operating as a team integrated into our $190B Private Equity platform working closely with Public Equities Credit and Real Assets.  

As an ideal candidate you have experience in venture and/or growth investing passion and domain expertise in technology an established network and a demonstrated commitment to building a longterm career as an investor.  

In this role you will be responsible for originating and executing both fund and direct investments.  

Rolespecific Accountabilities:

• Demonstrate deep knowledge of the growth investing landscape with a focus on tech and tech enabled businesses  
• Apply expertise to develop and execute on an investment opportunity pipeline and manage portfolio of investments 
• Exercise strong investment acumen and judgment 
• Take full responsibility for external partner engagement 
• Lead investment processes in an integrated team environment that utilizes relevant internal and external insights to drive investment edge 
• Lead due diligence critically weigh evidence related to key underwriting assumptions 
• Oversee development of models and documents and lead presentation and review with internal stakeholders 
• Lead and develop junior team members 
• Contribute materially to team culture 
• Drive enterprisewide impact 
• Applicant expected to be inoffice at least 4 days a week to contribute to collaborative team culture (excluding travel days) 

Qualifications :

• 710 years of investment experience (private/growth equity venture capital fund investing etc) 
• Demonstrated ability to work well in teams leading when appropriate and commitment to fostering an inclusive culture 
• Superior interpersonal and relationship skills 
• Passion for the venture/growth equity innovation ecosystem and interest in both funds and direct investments 
• Clear and proven communication and presentation skills (oral and written) 
• Excellent research modeling and analytical skills  
• Experience conducting due diligence under a compressed timeline juggling multiple workstreams and working with external stakeholders (e.g. venture capital and growth equity firms investment banks lawyers etc.) 
• Willingness to travel (1025% time) 

We are looking for proactive selfstarter candidates who are teamplayers resultsoriented and passionate about helping a team to be successful. Experience working in a highperformance culture and someone open to and comfortable with constantly evolving and changing priorities and new challenges is preferred. 

Additional Information :

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The salary range for this position is $ 215000 to $ 323000.

US state/city legislation requires CPP investments to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The base salary range shown here is a reasonable expectation for the posted role and is part of a competitive total rewards package which includes comprehensive benefits a performancebased incentive plan a 401 (k) plan and paid time off. Actual salaries may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience and expertise.

At CPP Investments we are committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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