6+ years of experience in consulting, corporate strategy, or investment management.
Bachelor's degree required; Master's or MBA preferred.
Strong intellectual curiosity and ability to learn quickly in new areas.
Proficient in AI tools for research and analysis.
Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data into insights.
Excellent writing skills for creating structured narratives for executives.
Project management skills to handle multiple workstreams and deadlines.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement PSP's long-term strategic plan and track performance indicators.
Create a comprehensive view of PSP to inform strategic decisions.
Contribute insights and analysis for key corporate initiatives.
Support the annual Business Planning cycle and related documentation.
Manage projects and workstreams from start to finish, ensuring governance of strategic initiatives.
Draft strategy narratives and presentations for senior leadership and the Board.
Utilize AI tools to enhance research and drafting processes.
Benefits
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.
Personalized family-building support with financial assistance.
Vacation days available from day one, plus additional days for service milestones.
Hybrid work model with four in-office days, Monday through Thursday.
Full Job Description
ABOUT YOUR ROLE
As an Advisor, Corporate Strategy, you'll:
Contribute to PSP's long-term strategy by developing and rolling out the strategic plan across the organization, tracking key performance indicators and high-level targets, and monitoring peers and changes in our investment environment
Build and mail view of PSP, spanning the investment groups and the support functions, to surface interdependencies, trade-offs and priorities that inform strategic choices;ntain a transversa
Participate directly in the execution of our strategy by contributing insights and analysis that drive decision-making across key corporate initiatives
Support the execution and improvement of the annual Business Planning cycle that aligns the organization with its longer-term strategy, including contributing to the corporate and group business plan documents
Manage assigned projects and workstreams end to end (scope, timelines, stakeholders, deliverables) and assist in the ongoing governance of PSP's Portfolio of Strategic Initiatives
Write and develop strategy narratives, memos and presentations intended for senior executives, the Board of Directors and other leaders of the organization
Use AI tools and digital techniques to accelerate research, analysis, synthesis and drafting, and help the team raise the way it works
Support the team in the planning and execution of PSP's strategic offsites (Board of Directors, Senior Leadership)
Participate in the execution of special projects and additional team priorities
Be a positive ambassador for the team across the organization
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
A minimum of six (6) years of relevant professional experience in areas such as consulting, corporate strategy or planning, or investment management. Appointment at the Advisor or Manager level will be based on the candidate's experience
Bachelor's degree; Master's degree in a relevant field or MBA, an asset
Intellectual curiosity: you want to understand how PSP, its asset classes and the markets it operates in really work, you ask "why" and "what if", and you learn quickly in unfamiliar territory
Ability to develop a transversal view of the organization, including the investment groups and the support functions, and to connect strategy, portfolio, operations and talent into one coherent picture
Comfort with technology and strong, practical command of AI tools (e.g. generative AI assistants) to research, analyze, draft and automate, with sound judgment on quality, confidentiality and limits
Demonstrated analytical skills; able to synthesize data and "connect the dots" into clear insights and recommendations
Excellent writing skills: able to build a structured, concise and persuasive argument for senior executives and the Board, and to turn complex material into a clear storyline
PowerPoint skills at a consulting level: able to build executive-ready decks with a strong storyline, clean visuals and high attention to detail, quickly; advanced knowledge of Excel
Project management skills: able to plan and run several workstreams in parallel, manage timelines, dependencies and risks, and deliver on time with multiple senior stakeholders
Ability to work autonomously and navigate ambiguity in a high-performing culture, under pressure and with time-sensitive deadlines in a hybrid work environment
Ability to work collaboratively, influence without authority and cultivate meaningful relationships with colleagues at all levels; sound judgment and discretion with confidential information
Excellent ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing; strong spoken and written English, and working knowledge of French an asset
Considered an asset: relevant certifications (CFA), relevant experience in the industry, previous internship experience at PSP
Excellent ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing
Proficiency in English and French (or willingness to learn) (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 that includes four in-office days, Monday through Thursday
The opportunity to work temporarily from another location in accordance with the applicable policy
*Benefits package may vary based on your employee type.
About Public Sector Pension Investment Board
The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) is a Canadian pension investment manager that manages funds for the pension plans of the Canadian Public Service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and the Reserve Force. The organization was established in 1999 and is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. PSP Investments manages a diversified portfolio of investments, including public and private equities, fixed income, real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources. The organization has a global presence, with offices in New York, London, and Hong Kong.
