Bachelor's degree in Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience in business or systems analysis for investment applications
Strong understanding of Public Markets investment processes and trade lifecycles
Experience in gathering and documenting business requirements
Proficiency in SQL for data analysis; knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, Power BI, XML, and JSON is a plus
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Bilingual in English and French is preferred
Responsibilities
Gather, analyze, validate, and document requirements from investment teams
Translate business needs into functional requirements and user stories
Define and maintain deliverables related to assigned solutions
Contribute throughout the solution delivery lifecycle from planning to production release
Prepare and execute functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing
Collaborate with Data, Technology, and Operations teams for effective delivery
Provide advanced functional support for assigned solutions
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 on day one with additional days for service anniversaries
Hybrid work model with four in-office days
Opportunity to work temporarily from another location
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE TEAM
Public Markets Solutions partners with Public Markets investment teams to design, evolve and support scalable digital, data and analytical capabilities across the investment lifecycle.
The team connects investment priorities with technology delivery, working collaboratively with business, data, technology and operational partners to translate business needs into practical and sustainable solutions aligned with the organization's operating model and enterprise direction.
ABOUT YOUR ROLE
As a Senior Analyst, Public Markets Solutions, you'll:
Play a key role in gathering, analyzing, validating and documenting requirements from investment teams and business partners
Translate business needs into functional requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, specifications and other deliverables required to implement solutions
Define, produce and maintain deliverables related to assigned solutions, including configuration, documentation, testing, implementation and deployment
Contribute throughout the solution delivery lifecycle, from planning and analysis through testing, production release and adoption
Play a leading role in preparing, coordinating and executing functional, integration, regression and user acceptance testing
Collaborate closely with Data, Technology and Operations teams to support solution quality and effective delivery
Provide advanced functional support for assigned solutions, including maintenance, incident management, problem resolution and operational requests
Analyze solution, process and data-related issues, engage the appropriate contributors and contribute to their resolution
Monitor existing processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, scalability, data quality and user experience
Develop and maintain deep expertise in assigned solutions, their configuration and ecosystem, and share knowledge with team members and stakeholders
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Computer Science, Information Systems or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in business or systems analysis supporting investment applications and solutions
Good understanding of Public Markets investment processes, trade lifecycles, financial instruments and investment data used by investment professionals
Experience gathering, analyzing and documenting business requirements and translating them into functional requirements, user stories or specifications
Experience producing complex solution deliverables and contributing to solution delivery activities, including configuration, testing, implementation and deployment
Experience planning and executing functional, integration, regression and user acceptance testing.
Experience with investment management or financial analytics platforms, including Bloomberg solutions, is considered an asse
Proficiency in SQL for data analysis and exploration; knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, Power BI, XML and JSON is considered an asset
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with business and technology partners
CFA, FRM or another relevant professional designation is considered an asset
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 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.
