Analyst / Senior Analyst, External Manager Selection and Monitoring

PSP’s Private Debt & Credit Investment (PDCI) group; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major pension investment firm is seeking an Analyst/Senior Analyst to join their External Manager Selection and Monitoring team in Montreal. The ideal candidate will assist in monitoring investments and conducting in-depth market research. A Master’s in finance and proficiency in Python are required, along with good communication skills in English and French. This role offers a hybrid work model and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive group insurance plans

Competitive pension plans

Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services

Flexible family leave policy

Vacation days from day one

Career development investment

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a relevant domain.
• Eagerness to learn, ideate and innovate.
• Demonstrated initiative and curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the monitoring of existing investments.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analysis on fund managers.
• Build analytical reports on fund managers.

Skills

Good understanding of investments and financial instruments

Attention to detail and rigorous approach to research

Good communications skills in English and French

Programming skills (Python)

Ability to navigate a fast-paced environment

Team player

Education

Master’s degree in finance and/or a related field

CFA designation or pursuing a CFA designation

Tools

MS Office

Bloomberg

Job description

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Apply locations Montreal time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R4409

ABOUT US

We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers, with CAD$299.7 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2025.

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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The External Manager Selection and Monitoring (“EMSM”) team currently manages several investments across three asset classes : Alpha Alternatives (Hedge Funds), Public Equity and Emerging Market Debt. The team oversees a total of C$40 billion allocated across more than 35 different external managers. Additionally, the team plays a key role within the Global Alpha group by selecting best-in-class external managers worldwide to complement internally managed strategies and by helping internal teams in their continuous improvement.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

As an Analyst / Senior Analyst, External Manager Selection and Monitoring , you’ll assist the team in the monitoring of existing investments. That consists of :

Participate in performing qualitative and quantitative analysis on existing and prospective managers within the broad universe of hedge fund strategies, long-only equity and long-only Emerging Market Debt

Perform market research to identify new trends and opportunities in the investment industry. This involves analyzing market data, reading industry reports, and summarizing key findings for the team

Build analytical reports on individual fund managers and market / strategy monitoring dashboards

Lead operational tasks related to the investments

Actively take part to on-going due diligence (manager calls / meetings) as required

Help prepare presentations and other investment documents as needed

Contribute to documenting calls / meetings

Note that this position might require limited travel.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Good understanding of investments and financial instruments

Ability to navigate a fast-paced environment with a high level of autonomy

Attention to detail and rigorous approach to research, analysis and documentation

Demonstrated initiative and curiosity to look beyond surface facts and conduct comprehensive, fact-based, value-added research

Team player

Eagerness to learn, ideate and innovate

Master’s degree in finance and / or a related field

Minimum one (1) year of experience (or internship equivalent) in a relevant domain

Programming skills (Python)

High level of proficiency with MS Office

Knowledge of Bloomberg, an asset

CFA designation or pursuing a CFA designation, an asset

Good communications skills in English and French (or willingness to learn) (regular interactions in English with investment partners based outside of Quebec Example : peers, bankers, brokerage firms, etc. and PSP employees 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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