Associate, Sustainable Energies

CPP Investments | Investissements RPC•New York, NY

1d•$145,000 - $212,000•Onsite

About The Position

As an Associate, you will be responsible for conducting fundamental investment research, assisting in building recommendations, implementing fundamental 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. CPP Investments’ Sustainable Energies Group (SEG) combines the organization’s expertise in renewables and conventional energy to position CPP Investments as the leading global energy investor. SEG has approximately $36 billion in assets, making it highly competitive and flexible in the large and dynamic global energy sector. SEG takes advantage of growing market opportunities as the energy sector evolves and global power demand grows, especially for low-carbon energy alternatives. The group holds a diversified portfolio primarily comprised of long-term tangible assets, including renewable energy sources such as wind, solar and hydro, as well as conventional power, upstream oil & gas and energy midstream.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree or college diploma in relevant field
2-4 years of 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
Advanced computer/technical skills – MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
Solid verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree or certification (CFA) is an asset

Responsibilities

Support the execution of new investments opportunities with focus in North America
Support asset management activities for existing investments, building and leveraging the competencies of the Sustainable Energies Group team
Compile industry, market and asset level data and financial information to support research
Build and leverage relationships with industry participants and management teams
Perform fundamental research and present research ideas to broader group
Perform due diligence on opportunities, including financial, company and sector diligence, to determine investment merits and risks
Develop company financial models and perform valuation analyses; apply statistical analysis to support investment decisions
Participate in evaluation, including sharing views on overall investment attractiveness based on findings from diligence work
Prepare analytical investment reviews and recommendations in collaboration with the team, including industry overviews, written investment rationales and due diligence reviews
Participate in presentation of investment recommendations to the Investment Committee and Board as required