Public Sector Pension Investment Board

Senior Manager, Capital Planning, Research and Portfolio Analytics

Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in finance or accounting (e.g., MBA, MSc) or professional designation (e.g., CFA, CAIA)
  • 8+ years of experience in portfolio risk management or related analytical roles
  • Strong understanding of global real estate markets and private market capital allocation
  • Advanced financial modeling and scenario analysis skills with strategic thinking
  • Ability to communicate complex analyses effectively to senior audiences
  • Attention to detail and strong execution discipline
  • Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, BI/visualization tools like Power BI, Tableau
  • Bilingual in English and French for international communication

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate annual capital planning to align with strategic objectives
  • Provide input on capital allocation and monitor execution of plans
  • Analyze macroeconomic conditions and benchmarks for strategic decisions
  • Lead performance benchmarking against industry standards
  • Deliver quarterly updates on leverage positions and risk assessments
  • Act as primary liaison with business partners and Real Estate leadership
  • Collaborate with CIO office on capital allocation and benchmarking initiatives
  • Support scenario planning with Risk team and analyze portfolio results with Performance team
  • Ensure ESG data integrity with Sustainability team
  • Prepare summaries of investment committee discussions and communicate outcomes

Benefits

  • Investment in career development
  • Comprehensive group insurance plans
  • Competitive pension plans
  • Unlimited access to virtual healthcare and wellness programs
  • Gender-inclusive paid family leave policy
  • Personalized family-building support from pre-pregnancy to menopause
  • Vacation days available on day one with extra days for service milestones
  • Hybrid work model with in-office and remote days
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE TEAM

Our Real Estate Group manages a diversified global portfolio across sectors and geographies, with a mandate to deliver risk-adjusted returns that contribute to the long-term performance of PSP Investments. The group is supported by a dedicated Portfolio Monitoring function that supports portfolio strategy, capital planning, analytics and reporting, and governance on behalf of the asset class.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

As a Senior Manager, Capital Planning, Research and Portfolio Analytics, you'll:
  • Coordinate annual capital planning activities, ensuring alignment with the investment pipeline and strategic objectives of the Real Estate Group
  • Provide input into capital allocation decisions and monitor execution against approved plans
  • Gather and analyze research and data covering macroeconomic conditions, deal-specific dynamics, and benchmarks to inform strategic decision making
  • Lead benchmarking and performance analysis against industry standards and peer groups
  • Provide comprehensive quarterly updates and in-depth analytics on leverage positions, including covenant testing, scenario analysis, and risk assessment
  • Act as the principal liaison with key business partners - proactively managing relationships, addressing inbound requests, and ensuring effective communication with Real Estate leadership
  • Collaborate with the CIO office on capital allocation and benchmarking initiatives
  • Partner with Risk to support scenario planning and risk analysis, and with Performance to analyze trends and benchmark portfolio results
  • Work closely with the Sustainability team to ensure ESG data integrity and deliver climate-related reporting
  • Prepare and deliver summaries of investment committee discussions and decisions, ensuring key outcomes and action items are clearly documented and communicated to relevant stakeholders


WHAT YOU'LL NEED

  • Master's degree in finance or accounting or related field (e.g., MBA, MSc) and/or professional designation (e.g., CFA, CAIA)
  • Eight (8)+ years of experience in portfolio risk management, investment team, portfolio management, or a relevant analytical role
  • Strong understanding of global real estate markets and capital allocation frameworks in private markets
  • Advanced financial modelling and scenario analysis skills, combined with strategic thinking and sound judgment
  • Ability to communicate effectively at different levels of seniority and synthesize complex analysis into decision-ready insights for senior audiences
  • Attention to detail with strong execution discipline
  • Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and BI/visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau)
  • 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 with a mix of in-office and remote days


*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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1,000 employees
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Founded
1999

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