Analyst / Senior Analyst, Transversal Risk (Temporary – 24 months)

ABOUT US

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.

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 YOUR ROLE

As an Analyst / Senior Analyst, Transversal Risk, you’ll:

• Select proxies for new investment and their regular review

• Identify risk factors to which the company’s investments are exposed

• Draft analysis and monitoring reports for ad hoc requests received by the team

• Support analysts from the Transversal Risk group in the preparation and analysis of various reports

• Work with team members to design and publish data visualization solutions (reports, dashboards, etc.), mainly with Power BI

• Manage and optimize the group’s databases

• Identify and recommend opportunities to optimize existing databases

• Where applicable, ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations and policies

• Ability to navigate a fast-paced environment with a high level of autonomy

• Effective communication skills in French and English, both written and spoken

• Demonstrated initiative and curiosity to look beyond surface facts and conduct comprehensive, fact-based, value-added research

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

• Ability to work collaboratively, cultivating meaningful relationships with colleagues and clients

• Eagerness to learn, ideate and innovate

• Drive to pursue excellence and challenge the status quo to seek out alternative perspectives

• Open-mindedness and active listening skills

• A respect for differences of opinion and an inclusive mindset

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Bachelor or Master of Science in finance and/or a combination of education and experience deemed equivalent

• One (1) to four (4) years or a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in finance, depending on the job level. Exposure to risk management and/or fundamental analysis of companies, an asset

• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (particularly Excel) and good knowledge of programming languages (VBA, Matlab)

• Knowledge of business intelligence environments (data access, Microsoft BI Suite, Power BI), an asset

• Demonstrated PowerPoint presentation creation and English writing skills

• Designation of CFA, CPA, FRM or PRM or enrolment in one of these programs, or a related professional designation, an asset

• Knowledge of financial markets and derivatives, an asset

• Proactivity, creativity, innovation and open-mindedness

• Abstract-thinking and problem-solving skills

• 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) 

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, 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.

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