Risk management
Risk management is an integral part of our investment activities, anchored in both portfolio management and business processes.
Our risk specialists work in partnership with our investment teams to achieve a balance between risk and return. They ensure that the risks CDPQ is exposed to are targeted and mitigated by implementing effective governance, rigorous frameworks and effective tools.
In figures
80+
Professionals in our offices in Montréal, London, Paris and
5
Business unit risk managers with deep knowledge of the asset classes who work closely with investment
Nearly 60
Years of investment guided by the need to protect the capital entrusted
Our objective
We support effective and well-diversified portfolio construction while seeking an optimal risk-return profile that is consistent with our risk assessment and market valuations and that meets the needs of our depositors.
Our approach
Expertise
and tools
Leveraging complementary expertise and developing sophisticated risk management tools to support our
influence
Exerting constructive influence on decision making, taking into account risk and return in the entire investment
Cross-functional
vision
Supporting CDPQ’s teams in understanding the risks associated with their activities in order to manage them
Culture
of debate
Promoting a risk culture in the organization, such as by encouraging discussion and
“Risk management is anchored in the very role of our organization: To protect and grow the capital of 6 million Quebecers.”
David Latour, Executive Vice-President and Chief Risk Officer
CDPQ, a world‑class risk manager
What sets us apart
An integrated risk management model covering all our activities
Réponse
- Matrix structure facilitating synergies
- Ongoing alignment with strategic orientations
- Cross-functional approach to connect information throughout the investment process
Business unit risk managers on each investment team
Réponse
- Specialists with extensive knowledge of asset classes
- Direct line between the risk management and investment teams
- Members active on investment committees
An innovative, informed and independent view
Réponse
- Pioneer in creating specialized functions in emerging risks (geopolitical, technological and climate)
- Diverse perspectives
- Independent evaluations to be in a position to challenge
Three areas of expertise
-Investment risk
Analysis of transactions, development of risk measures and support for the construction of portfolios and strategies
Enterprise risk and governance
Governance and oversight of risks, including operational and reputational risks
Emerging risks
Analysis of cross-functional themes and assessment of geopolitical, technological and climate risks
- Matrix structure facilitating synergies
- Ongoing alignment with strategic orientations
- Cross-functional approach to connect information throughout the investment process
Business unit risk managers on each investment team
Réponse
- Specialists with extensive knowledge of asset classes
- Direct line between the risk management and investment teams
- Members active on investment committees
An innovative, informed and independent view
Réponse
- Pioneer in creating specialized functions in emerging risks (geopolitical, technological and climate)
- Diverse perspectives
- Independent evaluations to be in a position to challenge
- Specialists with extensive knowledge of asset classes
- Direct line between the risk management and investment teams
- Members active on investment committees
An innovative, informed and independent view
Réponse
- Pioneer in creating specialized functions in emerging risks (geopolitical, technological and climate)
- Diverse perspectives
- Independent evaluations to be in a position to challenge
- Pioneer in creating specialized functions in emerging risks (geopolitical, technological and climate)
- Diverse perspectives
- Independent evaluations to be in a position to challenge
Three areas of expertise
Investment risk
Analysis of transactions, development of risk measures and support for the construction of portfolios and strategies
Enterprise risk and governance
Governance and oversight of risks, including operational and reputational risks
Emerging risks
Analysis of cross-functional themes and assessment of geopolitical, technological and climate risks
