At PSP, we encourage our employees to grow, forge powerful relationships, contribute and fuel inspired investment launchpads. We create an environment that fosters collaboration and allows us to think beyond, in an interconnected way. We advocate for our employees to speak-up, learn, experiment, share, and be part of an inclusive work environment where diversity is embraced. (click here)
Do you have what it takes to spot the edge?
We’re seeking an Intern, Credit and Private Investment Risk, to partner with key stakeholders and peers to support and engage with our powerful networks of people, opportunities, and investments. At PSP, we embrace people that are eager to learn, ideate, and innovate: people who strive for excellence, challenge the status quo and seek alternative perspectives.
ABOUT THE TEAM
On an annual basis, the team performs rating reviews for most private investments including ongoing monitoring of internal covenants. We monitor industry and company fundamentals through news feeds and regular interaction with the investment teams. The team helps to prepare Executive Monitoring Report, which is submitted to PSP’s Board every quarter. We support the Total Fund approach by assisting in selection of publicly listed companies (proxies) for private investments. Our team has a direct exposure to various investment teams and transactions. This allows for a broad learning platform for any financial professional.
ABOUT YOUR ROLE
As an Intern, Credit and Private Investment Risk, you’ll:
Assist with fundamental credit & investment analysis of potential transactions in the private debt, private equity, infrastructure and real estate sectors
Help the senior members of the team with the preparation of investment reports and assignment of internal credit ratings for private market investments and assessing their impact on PSP’s total portfolio
Collaborate with various teams on ongoing transactions and portfolio monitoring
Support the Credit & Private Investment Risk team in producing and analysing risk reports
Monitor market news with respect to PSP’s private market investments as well as the broader institutional investment world
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Bachelor’s degree or working towards a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Science or Candidate in a Master’s degree program
High academic achievement
Professional or in-progress designation (e.g. CFA), an asset
Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word, Excel and Power Point)
Experience with financial databases (Capital IQ, Bloomberg), an asset
Additional languages are considered an asset
Attention to detail and rigorous approach to research, analysis and documentation
Strong analytical skills
Knowledge of financial statement analysis and their interpretation
Interest in business and financial analysis and financial modeling
Team player and fast learner
PSP Investments is an equal opportunity employer. PSP Investments does not discriminate against applicants based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability or any other status or condition protected by applicable law.
This position is located at our London, UK offices.
We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers, with CAD$204.5 billion of net assets. We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its principal business office in Montréal and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong.
Capturing and leading complex global investments requires us to work as one to seize valuable opportunities, in close collaboration with some of the world’s top companies. At PSP, you’ll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.
