Analyst, Investment Finance (Temporary – 18 months)

Job title: Analyst, Investment Finance (Temporary – 18 months)

Job description: ABOUT US

We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers, with CAD$243.7 billion of net assets as at March 31, 2023.

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 where diversity is embraced.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

We are seeking an Analyst, Investment Finance to partner with key stakeholders and peers to support and engage with our powerful networks of people, opportunities, and investments. At PSP, we embrace people that are eager to learn, ideate, and innovate: people who strive for excellence, challenge the status quo and seek alternative perspectives.

The analyst will be responsible for entering investment transactions in PSP’s systems and performing various periodic analysis related to an asset class. He/she will be also responsible of the quality of the referential data in PSP’s systems, which are used by different groups and users within the organization.

As an Analyst, Investment Finance, you’ll:

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

Support the quarter end and year-end valuation process for the asset class and ensure collaboration with various team

Ensure the quality of the investment’s referential data within the systems and perform data analysis from different sources: e.g legal documents, General Partner’s reporting, etc.

Prepare the monthly schedule of investments (e.g analysis of investments acquired and disposed during the month) and creation of new investments at time of acquisition

Assist in the analysis and reporting of investments transfers between PSP’s subsidiaries

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

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Two (2) to five (5) years of related working experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration

Professional designation (CPA, CFA) is considered an asset

Experience in financial services is an asset

Excellent knowledge of Excel and ability to quickly master computer systems

Ability to work independently and with minimal guidance

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

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

Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs

Competitive pension plans

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

Inclusive paid parental leave policy: up to 26 weeks for primary caregivers, 5 weeks for secondary caregivers

A flexible hybrid work model with a mix of in-office and remote days based on business groups, teams, and roles

A hybrid allowance to support any hybrid related needs

*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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