Position summary

CPP Investments’ Sustainable Energies Group (SEG) combines the organization’s expertise in renewables and conventional energy to position CPP Investments as a leading global energy investor, with approximately $36 billion in assets. As an Associate, you will conduct fundamental investment research, help build recommendations, implement investment strategies, and monitor and manage portfolio investments, with a focus on North America, while supporting the identification and implementation of value-creation opportunities.

Why this role matters

SEG pursues growing market opportunities as the energy sector evolves and global power demand rises, especially for low-carbon energy alternatives. Its diversified portfolio spans renewable sources such as wind, solar, and hydro, alongside conventional power, upstream oil & gas, and energy midstream, and this role helps source, evaluate, and manage those investments.

Key responsibilities

• Support new investments by executing new opportunities with a focus on North America.
• Support asset management for existing investments, building and leveraging the SEG team’s competencies.
• Compile and analyze data by gathering industry, market, and asset-level data and financial information to support research.
• Build relationships with industry participants and management teams.
• Perform research and due diligence on opportunities, including financial, company, and sector diligence to determine investment merits and risks.
• Build financial models and perform valuation and statistical analyses to support investment decisions.
• Prepare investment reviews and recommendations including industry overviews, written investment rationales, and due diligence reviews, and participate in presenting recommendations to the Investment Committee and Board as required.

Team and stakeholders

You will work within the Sustainable Energies Group, collaborating with the broader team, industry participants, management teams, and the Investment Committee and Board.

Key details

This is a full-time, onsite role based in New York. Total rewards include a performance-based incentive plan and a 401(k).

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree or college diploma in a relevant field; an advanced degree or CFA is an asset.
• 2 to 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong research, analytical, financial modeling, valuation, and problem-solving skills, with creative thinking.
• Experience in deal environments, including supporting acquisitions, diligence, and/or asset management.
• Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.