Senior Analyst / Advisor, Transversal Risk

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 a Senior Analyst/Advisor, Transversal Risk, you’ll:

• Develop and implement risk management modelling strategies for illiquid investments

• Conduct quantitative and fundamental analysis to support risk management and investment decisions (when needed)

• Model and analyze complex financial structures and private investment portfolios

• Manage and analyze large datasets using SQL, Excel VBA, and other tools

• Utilize RiskMetrics and other risk management software to assess and mitigate risks. Make recommendations based on findings

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive risk assessment and management

• Identify and recommend opportunities to optimize the workflow within the team

• Lead the team’s efforts to design and publish data visualization solutions (reports, dashboards, etc.)

• Provide guidance and training to junior team members on risk management practices

• Conduct stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate potential impacts on investment portfolios

• Select proxies for new/existing investments

• Identify risk factors to which the investments/proxies are exposed, and recommend strategies to mitigate these risks effectively

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

• Support your supervisor in the preparation and analysis of various reports

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

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

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

• Five (5) to eight (8) years of relevant experience in finance/risk management and financial modeling

• Strong quantitative and fundamental analytical skills

• Proven experience in private investment modeling including investments with non-linear payoffs

• Deep knowledge of financial markets, derivatives, and ability to integrate macroeconomic factors to the fundamental analysis

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (particularly Excel) and good knowledge of programming languages (VBA, MATLAB, Python, etc.)

• Proficiency of business intelligence environments (Microsoft BI Suite, Power BI, SQL), and RiskMetrics

• Experience with large databases and data analysis

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

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• 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, 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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