Advisor/Senior Advisor, Economics, Dynamic Asset Allocation and Currency Management

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Advisor/Senior Advisor to join their Economics team in Montreal. This role involves shaping investment strategies across public and private markets, utilizing your economic expertise to guide asset allocation and currency management decisions. You will work closely with various teams, contributing to research and analysis that influences investment outcomes. The company fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment, providing opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package. If you're passionate about economics and investment management, this role is a perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive group insurance plans

Competitive pension plans

Unlimited access to virtual healthcare

Gender-inclusive paid family leave

Vacation days available on day one

Hybrid work model

Investment in career development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in economic and econometric analysis.
• Ability to communicate complex economic concepts clearly.
• Strong collaborative skills within diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Establish economic scenarios for Capital Market Assumptions.
• Develop analytical tools and econometric models.
• Collaborate with CIO teams for strategic asset allocation.

Skills

Econometric Analysis

Data Analysis

Macroeconomic Trends

Quantitative Modeling

Communication Skills

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Economics

Advanced degree in Finance

Tools

Eviews

Python

R

Bloomberg

Datastream

Job description

Advisor/Senior Advisor, Economics, Dynamic Asset Allocation and Currency Management

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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.

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 thepension plans of thefederalpublicservice, the Canadian Forces, theRoyal Canadian Mounted Police andthe ReserveForce. 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.

Experience The Edge

At PSP, we encourage our employees to grow, forge powerful relationships, contribute and fuel inspired investment launchpads. We are committed to a culture 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.

About The Team

Sitting within the Chief Investment Office (CIO) group of one of the largest pension funds in Canada, the Dynamic Asset Allocation and Currency Management (DAACM) team leads the dynamic asset allocation and currency management of PSP overall portfolio (the Total Fund). The team is in charge of managing rebalancing activities, for asset classes and currencies, to ensure that the Total Fund exposure is aligned with desired targets.

About Your Role

As an Advisor/Senior Advisor in the DAACM team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our investment strategies across both public and private asset markets. Your economic expertise will help guide key asset allocation and currency management decisions, ensuring that our investment strategy is aligned both with our desired targets as well as economic and financial trends and forecasts.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Establish the economic and financial scenarios used as inputs in our Capital Market Assumptions (CMAs) and various stress tests
• Develop and improve on in-house analytical tools and econometric models key to the analysis of economic conditions and financial markets
• Actively contribute to the economic research agenda, including the economic assessment of various countries/regions, sectors, and global financial markets
• Collaborate closely with other CIO teams and contribute to recommendations to support strategic and dynamic asset allocation, as well as currency hedging decisions
• Answer to requests from the CIO, Board of Directors, and Senior Management, and provide deal-specific macroeconomic assistance to investment teams
• Stay informed about economic and econometric analysis best practices and perform quality research aimed at identifying opportunities to enhance PSP returns
  
  

What You’ll Need

• Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in Economics, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience with economic and econometric analysis in the investment or policy-making sectors
• Strong understanding of global macroeconomic trends and their impact on financial markets
• Advanced quantitative and data analysis, with proficiency in econometric modeling, estimation, and forecasting
• Ability to communicate complex economic concepts clearly and concisely to non-specialists
• Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively within and across different teams
• Flexibility to adapt to changing investment conditions and organizational needs
• Proficiency with econometric packages (Eviews, Python, R, etc.), Microsoft Office suite, and financial market databases (Bloomberg, Haver, Datastream, etc.)
• 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.
  
  

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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Investment Management, Capital Markets, and Financial Services

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