Senior Associate, Equities - Global Consumer Staples in London

We are recruiting for a Senior Associate to join our Securities Selection team in the Active Equities department. The successful candidate will join a domain team that focuses on companies within the Global Consumer sector. Reporting to the Managing Director, Security Selection, the Senior Associate is responsible for conducting sector‑focused, deep bottom‑up fundamental research primarily on investment ideas and current portfolio holdings. The position may be based in New York, Toronto or London.

The Active Equities ("AE") department invests in large‑cap public and pre‑IPO equities in North America, Europe, Asia and LATAM. The strategy employs bottom‑up and deep fundamental research insights to create a concentrated market‑neutral portfolio of high‑conviction long and short investments.

• Work directly with investment professionals on the Global Consumer Staples domain team to evaluate potential long and short public and pre‑IPO investment opportunities in the Global Consumer Staples sector.
• Develop and execute investment research and make recommendations leveraging domain expertise and deep fundamental research insights within the Global Consumer Staples sector.
• Participate in meetings with company management teams, industry experts, and attend industry and broker conferences as part of the research process, with travel where necessary.
• Develop detailed company financial models and perform valuation analysis, including DCF and comparable company analyses; apply statistical analysis to support investment decisions.
• Prepare analytical investment reviews and recommendations in collaboration with the team, including industry overviews, written investment memos and due diligence reviews.
• Research, analyze and monitor macro‑level industry trends and fundamental performance of existing portfolio holdings.
• Increasingly incorporate research insights by leveraging alternative data sets.

• A minimum of an undergraduate degree; advanced degree (Masters, MBA, etc.) or certification (CFA) an asset.
• 6–10 years of experience working in investment research or equity research.
• Knowledge and passion for investing and the Global Consumer sector.
• Strong research, analytical, financial modeling, valuation, technical and problem‑solving skills; ability to think creatively.
• Core technical skills: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Bloomberg.
• Advanced technical skills: Python, SQL, exposure to Big Data workflows and analytic tools.
• Strong communication, written and verbal skills.
• Highly detail‑oriented with an ability to produce high‑quality work.
• Ability to prioritize work and simultaneously manage multiple responsibilities.
• Team‑oriented and collaborative.
• Keen interest in capital markets and the investment research process.
• Exemplify CPP Investments’ Guiding Principles: Integrity, Partnership and High Performance.

USD $185,000 – $260,000

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 performance‑based 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.

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.