Senior Analyst, Investment Finance

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.

As a Senior Analyst, Investment Finance (Accounting), you’ll: 

• Oversee new deals creation in the investment accounting system

• Conduct complex analyses by reviewing investment documentation to determine the appropriate accounting treatment for new investments

• Oversee daily cash activity and cash reconciliation processes

• Review and approve transactions related to private market investments in the accounting system.

• Participate in the monthly, quarterly and annual valuation process of the investments

• Prepare complete, accurate and timely information and analyses for accounting, reporting and management purposes, at month end, quarter end, year-end and on an ad-hoc basis

• Prepare analyses and reporting related to management/performance fees

• Collaborate with other departments to prepare the financial statements, MD&A and quarterly report.

• Assist in the annual audit with respect to valuation and reporting of investments operations

• Assist in department initiative and special projects

• Assist in various other tasks specific to the team’s activities including ad-hoc requests

• Build strong and professional relationship with our internal business partners

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or accounting

• Professional designation (CPA) is required

• Minimum five (5) years related working experience

• Experience in financial services or private investment sector is an asset

• Excellent knowledge of Excel and ability to quickly master computer systems

• Good understanding of private or public market investment operations is an asset

• Ability to work independently and with minimal guidance

• Team spirit and ability to work in a high-performance culture

• Highly organized, multitasking skills and time management

• Adaptability and flexibility

• High degree of professionalism with strong spoken and written communication skills

• 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)

We offer a tailored employee experience and competitive total rewards and benefits package* designed to attract and retain global diverse talent, reward performance, and reinforce business strategies and priorities. Beyond salary and incentive pay eligibility, you have access to:

• Investment in career development

• Comprehensive group insurance plans

• Competitive pension plans

• Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs

• Gender-inclusive paid family leave policy: up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers

• A personalized family-building support, from pre-pregnancy to menopause, with available financial assistance

• Vacation days available on day one with additional days on milestone service anniversaries, and summer Friday afternoons off

• A hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days

*Benefits package may vary based on your employee type.

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.

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