We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investors, with CAD$299.7 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2025.
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 Investments, you’ll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.
The Private Investment Risk Group performs all fundamental analyses, including initial assessments and annual reviews. For private investment transactions, our group assigns internal risk ratings and specific covenants to each transaction to ensure that the risk profile of each asset class is in line with its portfolio target risk rating. In addition, the team monitors on an ongoing basis the news and various limits/guidelines for private investments. The Private Investment Risk Group ultimately reports to the Chief Risk Officer.
ABOUT YOUR ROLEAs an Intern, Private Investment Risk, you’ll:
Assist with the implementation of strategic initiatives
Perform rating reviews of existing investments to ensure that internal ratings reflect the current credit profile of each investment
Assist with the monitoring of limits and risk controls in place for PSP’s investments
Monitor market news with respect to PSP’s private market investments as well as the broader institutional investment world
Participate in various ad-hoc projects and tasks
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor or Master degree in Finance, Economics or other related field
Advanced or intermediate Excel skills
Effective communications skills, both written and spoken
Strong analytical skills
Team player and fast learner
Experience with Power BI, an asset
Must return to studies after the internship or the internship must be part of your curriculum
Proficiency in 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 Investments, we aim to provide a workplace 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:
2025-09-26Visit us on www.investpsp.com/en/
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