Public Sector Pension Investment Board

Senior Analyst, Canada Growth Fund Investment Management

Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field
  • Progress towards CFA, CPA, CBV, or MBA is a plus
  • 2-3 years of experience in financial analysis or investment management
  • Familiarity with energy, infrastructure, or clean technology sectors is advantageous
  • Strong analytical, quantitative, and financial modelling skills
  • Bilingual in English and French preferred
  • Effective communication and teamwork abilities

Responsibilities

  • Support investment opportunity assessments in clean technology and infrastructure sectors
  • Conduct detailed market and industry research for investment activities
  • Build and maintain financial models under senior supervision
  • Analyze industry trends and prepare insightful reports
  • Assist in due diligence information gathering and review
  • Coordinate with external advisors for various financial reviews
  • Monitor portfolio investments and provide performance reporting

Benefits

  • Investment in career development
  • Comprehensive group insurance plans
  • Generous pension plans
  • Access to virtual healthcare services and wellness programs
  • Inclusive paid family leave policy
  • Support for family-building with financial assistance
  • Vacation days available from day one and summer 'Fridays off'
  • Hybrid work model with flexibility in location
Full Job Description
ABOUT YOUR ROLE

As a Senior Analyst, CGFIM, you will work alongside a team of experienced investment professionals supporting the evaluation, execution, and monitoring of investments that contribute to Canada's energy transition and industrial growth objectives. You will participate in the analysis of investment opportunities, industry research, due diligence activities, financial modelling, and portfolio monitoring.

As a Senior Analyst, CGFIM, you will:

  • Support the assessment of investment opportunities across projects, clean technology, infrastructure, and critical minerals sectors
  • Conduct industry, market, and company research to support investment origination and execution activities
  • Build and maintain financial models, valuation analyses, and sensitivity scenarios under the direction of senior team members
  • Analyze industry trends and developments within the energy transition ecosystem and prepare summaries, reports, and presentations
  • Assist in gathering and reviewing information required for due diligence processes
  • Support the coordination of external advisors involved in commercial, technical, legal, financial, tax, environmental, and ESG reviews
  • Research public company comparables and precedent transactions to support valuation analyses
  • Assist in preparing investment memoranda, presentation materials, and recommendations for internal stakeholders and investment committees
  • Contribute to the evaluation of ESG considerations and impact metrics associated with potential investments
  • Assist with monitoring portfolio investments and preparing ongoing performance reporting
  • Build knowledge of key sectors relevant to the Canada Growth Fund and participate in industry conferences, meetings, and networking activities
  • Maintain market intelligence and share relevant insights with the broader team


Note: The position requires travel within Canada and occasionally internationally.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Progress toward a professional designation such as CFA, CPA, CBV, or MBA is considered an asset
  • Two (2) to three (3) years of relevant experience in financial analysis, investment banking, consulting, valuation, corporate development, infrastructure, project finance, or investment management
  • Exposure to energy, infrastructure, clean technology, sustainability, or natural resources sectors is considered an asset
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including financial modelling and valuation fundamentals
  • Understanding of financial statements and corporate finance principles
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively within a high-performing team environment
  • Intellectual curiosity and desire to develop expertise in energy transition and climate-related investments
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; familiarity with Capital IQ, Bloomberg, or similar financial databases is an asset
  • Bilingualism: English and French (frequent interactions in English with PSP employees and external stakeholders located in Hong Kong, London, and New York, and in French with colleagues and stakeholders 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.
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1,000 employees
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Founded
1999

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