CPP / Pensions Analyst / Associate Hiring?
Curious is anyone based in Canada on what the pensions Analyst (AN2) or Associate hiring looks like / how they might hire.
Assuming analysts are on a need basis but wondering how structured this process is for pensions
Based on the most helpful WSO content, hiring for pensions analysts or associates in Canada is generally done on a needs basis. Job postings typically specify whether the role is for a banker or an investor, but the actual hiring depends on the team's requirements at the time. The process is not as structured as in other sectors, and mobility between roles (e.g., from analyst to investor) becomes more challenging after promotion to associate.
Networking is crucial for breaking into these roles, as Canadian funds don't follow a strict recruitment schedule like U.S. funds. Headhunters play a role, but they don't typically reach out to entire analyst classes, so proactive networking is key. Additionally, once a job posting appears on a company's website, it often means the position is already filled, so relying on postings alone is not advisable.
Sources: Q&A: 3rd Year Private Bank Analyst, Canadian Junior Bankers - Where are you going?, Private Equity in Canada - Updated, What is Canada comp like?, Q&A: Emerging markets investment analyst
Worked at a pension fund in Canada, a lot of the hiring is done either through university recruitment at Analyst levels, alumni network, or even LinkedIn. Try to reach out to several people on LinkedIn and introduce yourself as job postings are not always advertised, that could help too!
Thanks yeah was moreso wondering on associate hiring (in banking right now) or even as an experienced analyst
Any MBA hiring?
null you can always check the job posts on their websites or even LinkedIn, sometimes they do hire through recruiters if they look for specific experiences
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