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Job Description
Role Overview
(Level of this position may vary depending on experience of the candidates identified for this role)
About CDPQ
The Associate will support the investment team by executing and managing investments, conducting detailed financial analysis, and contributing to the development of investment strategies for CDPQ’s infrastructure activities in the Asia Pacific region. This will also include the ongoing realization of business goals of CDPQ infrastructure Singapore, and assisting in the monitoring of assets of CDPQ Group in Singapore. He/She will also assist CDPQ Singapore in various research and strategic initiatives.
Main responsibilities
- Active participation in the analysis of investment proposals;
- Build and review detailed financial models and highlight the key points of the investment thesis, including performing sensitivity analyses, review of financial projections and valuation assumptions;
- Provide valuation guidance of potential investments using the appropriate methodology (discounted cash flow, multiples, etc.);
- Perform in-depth due diligence of investment opportunities;
- Lead the drafting of investment proposals for new investment opportunities;
- Assisting senior collaborators in the negotiation of trade agreements, ownership structure and investment advice;
- Contributing to the development of the business and strategic plans of CDPQ Singapore and the wider APAC region;
- Proactive monitoring of financial and operational indicators, as well as financial reports of portfolio companies;
- Contribute to the portfolio value added by issuing recommendations on key industry trends and strategic issues of prospective portfolio companies identified by CDPQ Singapore;
- Prepare internal and external reports on portfolio companies according to the expected timetable;
- Perform extensive research on industry trends and fundamentals related to the covered sector: proactively follow market news and collect information from relevant sources;
- Produce detailed analysis on key infrastructure sector challenges and recommend strategies to implement;
- Produce sectoral studies on potential target markets to develop;
- Develop effective tools for research and market surveillance.
- Ensuring the team’s success & growth by mentoring the junior associates, offering advice, sharing expertise, and reviewing their work, if needed.
Requirements
- Graduate degree in Finance from reputable university;
- Master’s degree or CFA designation would be considered an asset;
- Minimum of Four (4) to six (6) years of experience in infrastructure investment, corporate finance, financing or investment banking in the infrastructure or project finance sectors;
- Solid experience in financial analysis and modeling;
- Profound knowledge of MS Office suite and financial markets tools (Bloomberg, Capital IQ, etc.);
- Excellent knowledge of English both written and verbal;
- Knowledge of French would be considered an asset.
- Singapore citizen or PR preferred
Competencies
- Collaboration skills;
- Rigour;
- Humility;
- Organization skills;
- Stress tolerance;
- Sense of initiative;
- Critical thinking;
- Flexibility;
- Diplomacy;
- Adaptability to change.
Feeling that my role is important. Having fun every day. Growing in step with my ambitions. Earning compensation that reflects my contribution. That’s the professional experience CDPQ offers!
We carefully review each application and directly contact those selected for an interview.
CDPQ offers equal employment opportunities to everyone. Women, visible/ethnic minorities, Indigenous people and individuals with disabilities are all encouraged to apply. If you’re interested in this job and even if your application does not meet all the criteria, do not hesitate to apply or contact us!
CDPQ is also committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion as key values and sees them as a source of enrichment and pride for all its employees. Please let us know if you require adopted measures for the recruiting process.
CDPQ represents la Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec and its subsidiaries.
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What We Do
At CDPQ, we invest constructively to generate sustainable returns over the long term. As a global investment group managing funds for public retirement and insurance plans, we work alongside our partners to build enterprises that drive performance and progress. We are active in the major financial markets, private equity, infrastructure, real estate and private debt. As of December 31, 2023, CDPQ’s net assets totalled $434BN CAD
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