Intern, Compliance (September - December 2025)

We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers, with CAD$264.9 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2024.

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.

The Compliance team is a small one with a large scope of activities. We design, implement and manage Reputational Due Diligence and Sanctions verifications and ensure adherence to the organization’s Code of Conduct.

As an Intern, Compliance, you’ll:

• Assist the team in the reputational due diligence  and/or background check  process to ensure compliance with internal procedures and guidelines

• Assist the team in performing the Code of Conduct controls, monitoring and reporting and in improving them

• Assist the team in responding to internal requests

• Perform various tasks as needed such as documenting processes, drafting/reviewing operational procedures, participating in monitoring activities

• Replace absent team members by ensuring critical or time-sensitive tasks are completed

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Law (with an interest in finance)

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing deadlines and prioritizing responsibilities efficiently

• Strong interpersonal skills: team spirit and ability to develop positive relationships with peers and internal clients

• Excellent focus on detail and good organizational skills

• Demonstrates work ethic, professional integrity and discretion when dealing with confidential information

• Knowledge of financial products and markets

• Proficiency with technology tools: strong ability to use new software and Excel

• Must return to studies after the internship or the internship must be part of your curriculum

• Bilingualism: English and French (frequent interactions in English with PSP employees based in our offices in Hong Kong, London and New York, and interactions in French with employees in our local offices in Montreal and Ottawa) 

• Candidates must have the right to work in Canada* for the period specified  to be considered for this position.  No support to obtain the right to work will be provided

• *Options include Canadian citizenship, permanent residency or a valid open work permit

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.

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

Deadline to apply:

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