• Job Description

  Req#: R3617

  ABOUT US

  We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers, with CAD $243.7 billion of net assets as at March 31, 2023.

  
  We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong.

  Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world’s top companies. At PSP, you’ll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.

  EXPERIENCE THE EDGE

  At PSP, we encourage our employees to grow, forge powerful relationships, contribute and fuel inspired investment launchpads. We are committed to a culture that fosters collaboration and allows us to think beyond, in an interconnected way. We advocate for our employees to speak-up, learn, experiment, share, and be part of an inclusive work environment where diversity is embraced.

  ABOUT THE TEAM

  As part of the Risk Management Group, the Private Investment Risk team performs fundamental analyses on PSP’s private market investments , including initial assessments and annual reviews. The team is based in Montreal and London and is currently looking for an intern position in its London team.

  ABOUT YOUR ROLE

  As an Intern, Private Investment Risk , you’ll :

  • Assist with fundamental credit & investment analysis of potential transactions in the credit investments, private equity, infrastructure and real estate asset classes

  • Help the senior members of the team with the preparation of risk memos and assignment of internal credit ratings for private market investments

  • Collaborate with various teams on ongoing transactions and portfolio monitoring

  • Support the Private Investment Risk team in producing and analysing risk reports

  • Monitor market news with respect to PSP’s private market investments as well as the broader institutional investment world

  WHAT YOU’LL NEED

  • Bachelor’s degree or working towards a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Science or Candidate in a Master’s degree programme

  • Professional or in-progress designation ( e.g. CFA), an asset

  • Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word, Excel and Power Point)

  • Experience with financial databases (Capital IQ, Bloomberg), an asset

  • Attention to detail and rigorous approach to research, analysis and documentation

  • Strong analytical skills

  • Strong communication skills (verbal and writing)

  • Knowledge of financial statement analysis

  • Interest in business and financial analysis and financial modeling

  • Team player and fast learner

  • Additional languages are considered an asset

  At PSP, we aim to provide an inclusive workplace where we leverage diversity and where everyone feels valued, safe, respected and empowered to grow. As part of this leadership commitment, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants and strive to offer an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

  This position is located in our offices in London.

  Length of internship: July – December 2024

  To apply, please upload your resume, cover letter and most recent unofficial transcript.

  Deadline to apply: February 18, 2024

  Visit us on LinkedIn .

  www.investpsp.com

  
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