Associate, Real Estate Investing

As an Associate you will be responsible for conducting fundamental investment research assisting in building recommendations implementing investments strategies and monitoring and managing portfolio investments. You may also support the identification scoping and implementation of value creation opportunities by conducting research analysis and preparing presentations.Team DescriptionThe successful candidate will join the European Real Estate (RE Europe) team part of the Real Assets group. Based in London the team is responsible for equity investments across a C$9 billion European portfolio and a global platform of C$49 billion. The RE Europe team invests with high-quality JV partners and in funds and platforms across sectors including housing logistics and data centres pursuing thematic investments to drive compelling risk-adjusted returns at scale.Accountabilities:Compile industry market and asset level data and financial information to support researchPerform fundamental research and present research ideas to broader groupDevelop company financial models and perform valuation analyses; apply statistical analysis to support investment decisions.Assist in the due diligence of opportunities including financial company and sector diligence.Prepare analytical investment reviews and recommendations in collaboration with the team including industry overviews written investment rationales and due diligence reviews.Assist Investment and internal partners in the preparation of ongoing and ad-hoc investment performance reporting.Monitor ongoing financial and risk performance of portfolio assets.Update financial models and other analytical tools to support the idea generation process and rationale behind changes in investment view.Assist in the development implementation and monitoring of existing portfolios including capital commitments and distributions.Support transition of new assets into CPPIB portfolio by identifying benchmarks building financial models and providing rigorous project management support.Coordinate with internal departments (e.g. Finance & Operations) to support investment management.Qualifications : Undergraduate degree or college diploma in relevant field.An advanced degree or certification (CFA) is an asset.Commensurate relevant work experience.Strong research analytical financial modeling valuation problem solving skills and ability to think creatively.Experience working in deal environments including supporting acquisitions diligence and/or asset management activities with a demonstrated focus on real estate.Advanced computer/technical skills MS Excel MS PowerPoint.European language skills are an asset.Solid verbal and written communication skills.Additional Information : Visit our LinkedIn Career Page or Follow us on LinkedIn. #LI-LR1 #LI-OnsiteAt 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:CPP Investments does not accept resumes from employment placement agencies head-hunters or recruitment suppliers that are not in a formal contractual arrangement with us. Our recruitment supplier arrangements are restricted to specific hiring needs and do not include this or other web-site job postings. Any resume or other information received from a supplier not approved by CPP Investments to provide resumes to this posting or web-site will be considered unsolicited and will not be considered.  CPP Investments will not pay any referral placement or other fee for the supply of such unsolicited resumes or information.Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills EAM,Economics,IT Business Analysis,Information Security,Android Development Experience: years Vacancy: 1