Partnering Opportunities

The External Portfolio Management group is responsible for the selection and implementation of strategies managed by external partners, primarily medium-horizon, value-added active strategies. Their mandate includes, for example, hedge funds whose strategies employ publicly or OTC traded securities.

Characteristics of the ideal manager:

  • Well articulated investment process
  • Diversified sources of added value
  • Expertise in global markets
  • Excellent risk management practices and controls
  • Operational capabilities with effective internal controls
  • Scalability of the investment process and ability to manage large mandate
  • Ability to efficiently translate investment insights into market positions
  • Willingness to negotiate performance-based fee, and
  • Ability to add value beyond the scope of a standard investor/client relationship.

External Portfolio Management contact:

Mary Anne Morales
(416) 874-5266
EPM@cppib.ca

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