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.
Role Summary:
We are looking for an Associate to join the Real Estate Investments (REI) team in India within the Real Assets Group. CPPIB’s approach to real estate investment is to pursue opportunities with high quality partners through joint ventures, funds and platforms. CPPIB is growing rapidly and scale of our investments is constantly increasing. REI manages more than C$45 billion of equity investments globally and over C$3B of equity investments in India.
Based in India, you will be a key contributor to scaling the India REI business and will be actively involved in: i) analysis and execution of new investments; and ii) portfolio and asset management of existing India portfolio. This will provide broad exposure across multiple real estate sectors including but not limited to industrial / warehousing, office, data centres, hospitality, retail and residential.
Accountabilities & Qualifications:
Core Accountabilities
Analyze And Execute Real Estate Investment Opportunities:
- Examine and analyze potential investments and partnerships including Joint Ventures, funds, platforms, club deals and other investments using computer models and other quantitative analytical tools
- Conduct research on property sector and contribute towards qualitative and quantitative analysis of broader work streams
- Assist in the underwriting process of Real Estate investments by creating financial models and other required tools of analysis
- Assist in the writing of investment recommendation memorandums for presentation to various CPPIB Investment Committees for transaction approval
- Lead specific aspects of the execution of the real estate investment transaction
- Participate in due diligence meetings with partners and external advisors
- Coordinate closing activities internally and externally
Monitor existing Real Estate Investments:
- Participate in the monitoring and management of the investments and partnerships through periodic reviews, providing direction and advice to the asset / property manager
- Prepare quantitative analysis of asset business plans
- Assist in the presentation of investment reviews and disposition/monetization plans to senior management
- Reviews capital commitments and distributions related to real estate investments
- Works directly with staff in other departments and external service providers on various projects and assignments
Other relevant duties and projects as assigned
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Core Qualifications (Education and Experience)
- Undergraduate / Post Graduate degree (such as MBA) from a top-ranking Indian institution or a global institution
- Other professional qualifications such as a CFA or CA would be an added advantage
- 3–5 years of relevant professional experience gained in India or international markets; candidates with less experience will be considered at the Analyst level.
- Experience in real estate sector would be preferred but is not essential
- Strong communication skills (oral, written, presentation) and interpersonal skills
- Displays a high degree of professionalism, with the ability to manage internal and external relationships
- Extensive working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Strong quantitative, financial and analytical skills
- Experience in compiling data and financial information
- Flexibility, adaptability and forward-thinking
- Team player who enjoys a high-performance culture
- Open to and comfortable with constantly evolving and changing priorities and new challenges
Conduct consistent with CPPIB’s Guiding Principles of Integrity, Partnership and High Performance
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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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