Analyst / Senior Analyst, Private Investment Risk

PSP Investments | Investissements PSP; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A major pension investment firm in Montreal is seeking an Analyst / Senior Analyst for Private Investment Risk. This role involves preparing risk reports, conducting analyses, and monitoring investments. Ideal candidates will have a finance-related bachelor's degree, analytical skills, and proficiency in both French and English. The position offers competitive compensation and a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Investment in career development

Comprehensive group insurance plans

Competitive pension plans

Unlimited access to virtual healthcare services

Gender-inclusive paid family leave policy

Flexible vacation days and summer Friday afternoons off

Qualifications

• Zero (0) to four (4) years of relevant experience in investment risk or credit analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial statements.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Prepare risk reports for potential new investments.
• Perform fundamental analyses of potential new investments.
• Participate in the ongoing review and continuous monitoring of existing investments.
• Collaborate closely with other internal risk teams.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Finance / Economics / Accounting)

Professional titles such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Financial Risk Manager (FRM)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Analyst / Senior Analyst, Private Investment Risk

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About Us

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

About Us

We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investors, 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 Investments, you’ll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.

About The Team

The Private Investment Risk Group performs all fundamental analyses, including initial assessments and annual reviews. For private investment transactions, our group assigns internal risk ratings and specific covenants to each transaction to ensure that the risk profile of each asset class is in line with its portfolio target risk rating. In addition, the team monitors on an ongoing basis the news and various limits / guidelines for private investments. The Private Investment Risk Group ultimately reports to the Chief Risk Officer.

About Your Role

As an Analyst / Sr. Analyst, Private Investment Risk, you’ll :

Prepare risk reports for potential new investments

• Perform fundamental analyses of potential new investments and assign internal ratings and covenants to these transactions
• Identify and articulate main risks and mitigants for a given investment
• Review the potential impact of the transaction on PSP’s total portfolio
• The role will primarily focus on Credit Investments and Private Equity asset classes

Participate in the ongoing review and continuous monitoring of existing investments

Ensure that internal ratings reflect the current risk profile of each investment and contribute to the overall review process

Participate in the quarterly risk reporting, including the monitoring of internal covenants

Monitor financial markets to identify events that could impact the value and risk profile of the portfolio investments

Collaborate closely with other internal risk teams

What You’ll Need

Bachelor’s degree (Finance / Economics / Accounting)

Professional titles such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Financial Risk Manager (FRM), considered an asset

Zero (0) to four (4) years of relevant experience in investment risk or credit analysis, ideally within institutional or private markets

Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial statements

Highly proficient in Microsoft Office

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines

Proficiency in 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 Investments , we aim to provide a workplace 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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