Advisor, Investment Finance, Transversal Initiatives and Subsidiaries (Temporary - 18 months)

PSP Investments; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Advisor in Investment Finance to join their dynamic team in Montreal. This role involves reviewing investment reporting and conducting complex analyses for private market investments. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, a professional designation, and the ability to work independently in a high-performance culture. With a focus on collaboration and excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to significant financial initiatives while enjoying a competitive benefits package and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Career Development Investment

Comprehensive Group Insurance Plans

Competitive Pension Plans

Unlimited Virtual Healthcare Services

Gender-Inclusive Paid Family Leave

Personalized Family-Building Support

Vacation Days from Day One

Summer Fridays Off

Hybrid Work Model

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related working experience in investment finance.
• Strong understanding of private market investment operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of accounting and reporting for investments.
• Conduct complex analysis for private market investments.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Excel Proficiency

Team Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Accounting

Professional Designation (CPA-CA, CPA-CGA or CPA-CMA)

Tools

Excel

Job description

ABOUT US

We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers, with CAD$264.9 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2024.

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.

We’re seeking an Advisor, Investment Finance, Transversal Initiatives and Subsidiaries , who will be responsible for reviewing investment reporting and prepare complex analysis for private market investments.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

As an Advisor, Investment Finance, Transversal Initiatives and Subsidiaries, you will:

• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of accounting, reporting, and management information for private market investments at month-end, quarter-end, year-end, and on an ad-hoc basis

• Conduct complex analysis by reviewing investment documentation to determine the appropriate accounting treatment and reporting impacts

• Assist with the annual audit and quarterly reviews in collaboration with auditors

• Collaborate with other departments to prepare the financial statements, MD&A and quarterly report

• Handle various other tasks, including ad-hoc requests

• Build strong and professional relationship with our internal business partners

• Assist in department initiative and special projects

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or accounting

• Professional designation (CPA-CA, CPA-CGA or CPA-CMA) is required

• Minimum seven (7) years related working experience

• Good understanding of private market investment operations is an asset

• Ability to work independently and with minimal guidance

• Team spirit and ability to work in a high-performance culture

• Highly organized and multitasking skills

• Adaptability and flexibility

• Autonomy and sense of responsibility

• High degree of professionalism with strong spoken and written communication skills

• Excellent organizational skills and highly capable of prioritizing

• Experience in financial services is an asset

• Excellent knowledge of Excel and ability to quickly master computer systems

• Proficiency in English and French (or willingness to learn) (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.

At PSP, we aim to provide an inclusive workplace where we leverage diversity and where everyone feels valued, safe, respected and empowered to grow. As part of this leadership commitment, we strongly encourage applications from all qualified applicants and strive to offer an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

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