Public Sector Pension Investment Board

Senior Manager, Canada Growth Fund Investment Management

Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, or related fields
  • Minimum of 7 years' experience in energy sectors including conventional, renewable, clean-tech, or finance
  • Experience in impact investing is a plus but not mandatory
  • Proven execution skills across various due diligence workstreams
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Fluency in English required; French is a bonus

Responsibilities

  • Analyze sectors and developments to discover investment opportunities
  • Conduct preliminary analyses of investment opportunities in alignment with CGF's mandate
  • Execute and perform due diligence on large-scale Canadian projects
  • Oversee due diligence workstreams and ensure accuracy in valuation and analysis
  • Prepare investment recommendation papers for internal approvals
  • Manage project execution aspects including budgeting and timelines
  • Mentor junior team members and support internal team projects

Benefits

  • Investment in career development
  • Comprehensive group insurance plans
  • Competitive pension plans
  • Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services
  • Generous gender-inclusive paid family leave policy
  • Support for family-building with financial assistance
  • Vacation days from day one, with additional days for service milestones
  • Hybrid work model with in-office days
  • Opportunity to work temporarily from other locations
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE TEAM

The Canada Growth Fund Investment Management team was created within PSP to manage the C$15 billion Canada Growth Fund. CGF's mandate is to catalyse substantial private-sector investment in Canadian low-carbon projects, technologies, businesses and supply chains through innovative funding structures that help mitigate risks and uncertainties inherent in the low-carbon economy. CGF invests in Canadian projects and companies across themes such as carbon capture, hydrogen, renewable natural gas, clean technology and critical minerals.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

As Senior Manager, CGFIM, based in Calgary, you will act as a senior investment professional and work leader on investments that support the Canada Growth Fund mandate. You will lead investment activities end to end, shape sector priorities and tactical plans, provide authoritative advice, and influence business development, investment and asset-management decisions across CGFIM.

In this role, you'll:

  • Actively contribute to the analysis of relevant sectors/industry (including relevant regulatory and policy frameworks) and developments to help identify potential investment opportunities
  • Perform preliminary analysis of investment opportunities against the CGF mandate and its impact criteria, demonstrating consistent investment judgement and ability to challenge opinions
  • Actively contribute to the execution and due diligence of investments in large-scale Canadian projects aligned with CGF's strategic objectives including Canadian clean growth
  • Take ownership of several diligence workstreams (commercial, regulatory, impact etc.) and be ultimately accountable for valuation/analytical work including the review of financial & operational models, calibration of key assumptions, scenario design & analysis as well as sensitivity analysis for example
  • Lead the preparation of investment recommendation papers for internal approval
  • Start leading discussion and take ownership of investment documentation. Build an understanding of bid tactics and start demonstrating negotiation skills
  • Take lead role in project management aspects of deal execution including budget planning & approval, management of timeline & deliverables within required cadence, design and management of the workplan (including allocation of work & responsibilities with expert consultants and within the team)
  • Collaborate with senior members of the team and provide oversight/coaching/development to junior team members (analysts/associates)
  • Provide support to team on internal projects to improve team performance and operational efficiency
  • Monitor investments, assist on value creation/monitoring plans and assist in the disposition of portfolio investments as required
  • Cultivate network of contacts within and outside of the investment & energy transition industries to assist with the identification and evaluation of investment opportunities
  • Build relationships with key internal (risk, tax, legal, HR) and external stakeholders as required


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

This position is based in Calgary, Alberta.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

  • Bachelor's degree in business, Finance or related fields
  • Being a well-rounded investor, with a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience within conventional energy, renewable energy, clean-tech investing, infrastructure and/or investment banking/corporate finance/transaction services
  • Experience in impact investing would be an asset but not required
  • Execution skills across business development, investment analysis on complex transactions; with broad due diligence experience across workstreams (commercial, financial, strategic, operational, legal)
  • Intellectually curiosity, self-motivated and possessing strong analytical skills
  • Highly collegial, collaborative and supportive; comfortable with shared decision-making processes
  • Strong written and verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong communication skills in English are required; French language skills are considered an asset


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.

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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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