Administrative Assistant, Sustainable Energies

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. 

The Role

As an Administrative Assistant, you will be responsible for providing day-to-day administrative support to their respective team(s), including coordinating calendars, meetings, expenses, events, presentations, travel, correspondence and departmental initiatives.

The Team

CPP Investments’ Sustainable Energy Group includes investment professionals working across offices in London, New York, Toronto, Mumbai and São Paulo. Based in London, you will collaborate closely with the group’s investment professionals, administrative colleagues and internal and external partners to support the team’s day-to-day activities.

Accountabilities

• Manage complex calendars, meetings and correspondence for multiple investment professionals across levels and time zones

• Coordinate global travel arrangements, including detailed itineraries and related logistics

• Organize internal and external meetings, presentations and events in collaboration with colleagues, partners, assistants and vendors

• Reconcile corporate credit card expenses and submit accurate reports through the Global Expense Reporting System

• Prepare team members for meetings, track follow-up activities and help ensure action items are carried forward

• Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism, discretion and sound judgement

• Collaborate with administrative colleagues and teams across CPP Investments to manage requests, timelines and deliverables

What You Bring

• Experience working in a fast-paced, professional environment and supporting multiple professionals with competing priorities

• Demonstrated experience managing complex calendars, senior-level meetings, events, travel and expense reimbursement

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills, with close attention to accuracy and detail

• Clear written and verbal communication skills and a professional, approachable manner

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and calendar-management tools, with an interest in learning new applications

• Adaptability and sound judgement, with the ability to remain composed while managing time-sensitive work

• Flexibility to adjust working hours when business requirements call for support across global time zones

The salary range for this position is: USD $65,000 – USD $95,000 US state/city legislation requires CPP investments to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. 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)

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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CPP Investments is committed to a secure and transparent recruitment process. We will never ask candidates for payment or financial information at any stage of hiring. All legitimate opportunities are posted on our careers page, and communications will come from our applicant tracking system, Workday. 

CPP Investments may use AI tools to help screen and assess applicants by analyzing resumes and applications for relevant skills and experience. These tools support, but do not replace, human decision-making.

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