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Investment Specialist


Company : CPKC


Location : Calgary, Alberta


Created : 2025-08-03


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Investment Specialist role at CPKC 20 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Investment Specialist role at CPKC Join CPKC, North Americas first transnational railroad connecting U.S. Canada and Mexico, where your career drives progress and safety is paramount. We connect communities, fuel economic growth, and provide meaningful work in a culture that values diversity, accountability, and pride. With opportunities for training, development, and advancement, youre not just building a careeryoure part of something bigger. Together, we move goods, connect people, and create lasting change. Your future starts here. PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: CPKCs Pension Team, recently honored with the 2025 CEO Award for Excellence, offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to investment and pension plan management in a corporate setting. As Specialist, Pension Asset Management, you will play an essential role in the Plans investment program by supporting investment strategies that span multiple geographies and asset classes. The Specialist will have the opportunity to engage with leading global asset managers and work closely with teams and leaders across CPKC. POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES: Assist with the development of investment strategies by performing research, preparing detailed analyses and creating and delivering presentation materials to support recommendations to senior management The Specialists primary focus will be on the Plans real assets and private credit portfolios, with opportunity to participate across all areas of the pension plan asset allocation and liability management Implement approved investment strategies by contributing to investment manager searches, conducting due diligence on prospective investments, negotiating investment agreements and completing portfolio transitions Monitor investment performance and oversee the preparation of performance reports Assist with managing pension asset operations, including forecasting cash flows and approving transactions such as cash transfers, expense payments, capital calls, and FX transactions Assist with annual financial statement preparation and controls Develop and maintain a network of global investment managers and service providers POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Undergraduate degree in Commerce, Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics or other relevant field A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience Investment management with specific knowledge of pension investment and operations preferred; or pension plan management, developed in a pension consulting environment or working for a corporate or public-sector pension plan Progress towards a relevant professional or educational designation, such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Working knowledge of corporate finance, treasury, and accounting WHAT CPKC HAS TO OFFER: Flexible and competitive benefits package Competitive company pension and/or retirement plans Employee share purchase plan Performance incentive plan Annual fitness subsidy Part-time studies program PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Background Investigation Criminal history check Education verification Professional references BECOMING A RAILROADER: As an employee with a North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements. Management Conductor Program Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer. CULTURE OF INCLUSION: For our U.S. applicants, CPKC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, inclusive of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For Canadian applicants CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including: women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). Req ID: 104800 Department: Human Resources Job Type: Full-Time Position Type: Non-Union Location: Calgary, Alberta Country: Canada % of Travel: None # of Positions: 1 Job Grade: 4 Job Available to: Internal & External Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Finance and Sales Industries Truck Transportation Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at CPKC by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for Investment Specialist roles. 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