Purpose. Performance. People.
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.
The Role
As a Senior Analyst, Investment Operations, you will play a critical role in safeguarding the operational accuracy and financial integrity of CPP Investments' global cash management activities. You will execute and oversee high-value payment transactions, perform daily cash reconciliations, investigate operational exceptions, and drive continuous process improvements while partnering across Operations, Technology, and Investment teams to support efficient, secure, and well-controlled investment operations.
The Team
The Investment Operations department provides the operational foundation that enables CPP Investments' global investment activities. Through strong governance, operational excellence, and effective risk management, the team supports the accurate, timely, and secure execution of investment transactions while maintaining the integrity of the firm's financial records.
The Transaction Control & Reconciliation team is responsible for maintaining the operational accuracy and financial integrity of CPP Investments' cash management processes. The team oversees the end-to-end execution and verification of external wire payments and performs daily cash reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records, mitigate operational risk, and support reliable investment operations across global markets.
Accountabilities
Execute and verify domestic and international wire payments, including settlement instruction setup and counterparty call-backs to ensure secure, accurate, and timely processing.
Perform and review daily cash reconciliations between internal accounting records and external custodians, prime brokers, and banking partners.
Investigate, analyze, and resolve reconciliation breaks and payment exceptions while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to minimize operational risk.
Support the continuous improvement of operational processes, workflows, and technology solutions to enhance efficiency, controls, and service delivery, including participation in after-hours and weekend system testing when required.
Develop, maintain, and enhance operational procedures, documentation, and performance metrics that support consistent execution and knowledge sharing.
Build strong cross-functional partnerships with Operations, Technology, and Investment teams to support daily investment activity and operational excellence.
Provide occasional after-hours support to facilitate the timely settlement of international payment transactions.
What You Bring
Undergraduate degree or college diploma in a related field.
Minimum 3 years of experience in investment operations, cash management, payments, or a similar high-volume, time-sensitive operational environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial acumen with excellent attention to detail.
Advanced Excel skills and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and technologies.
Knowledge of international payment processes, SWIFT messaging, and financial instruments across public and private markets.
Experience with FIS Quantum, SimCorp Dimension, Duco, or basic programming languages is considered an asset.
Professional designations such as CTP, CFA, or CPA are considered an asset.
You are motivated to contribute to something larger than yourself, approach complex challenges with rigor, and hold yourself to high standards in a collaborative, performance-driven environment.
We provide colleagues with cutting-edge AI tools, dedicated learning time, and practical support to help them deliver with greater impact.
Inclusion & Accessibility
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.
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