Director, Real Estate Investments (Temporary - 12 months)

PSP Investments; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian pension investment firm in Montreal seeks an Asset Manager specializing in real estate investments. The ideal candidate will manage transactions, perform due diligence, and cultivate business relationships. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years experience, with 5 years focused on real estate. Bilingualism in English and French is essential. The role offers a hybrid work model and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive group insurance plans

Competitive pension plans

Unlimited virtual healthcare services

Gender-inclusive paid family leave

Vacation days on day one

Hybrid work model with virtual and in-office days

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in real estate investments.
• Dynamic personality with the ability to develop positive relationships.
• Proactive, forward-thinking, and results-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Originating real estate transactions across various strategies.
• Performing due diligence on transactions for closing.
• Managing assigned business relationships to promote capital deployment.

Skills

Real estate investment

Analytical skills

Bilingualism (English and French)

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Professional designation (C.A.) or Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

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 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 Investments, you’ll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

The incumbent is responsible for making real estate investments (in the form of debts or equity) and for coordinating, planning, organizing and managing several assets as an asset manager, whether he/she originated and closed the asset or not. He/she will manage files independently, with little assistance from his/her superior or colleagues.

• Originate real estate transactions as part of various strategies and different partnerships, programs, products (debts and equity), markets and investment tools

• Take part in negotiations relating to transaction and partnership structures. Coordinate the stakeholders involved in the process of documenting transactions for legal and tax purposes and, as required, negotiate/ensure compliance with the Real Estate Investment group’s standards and requirements in regard to business governance, policies and business terms and conditions

• In accordance with the acquisition procedure, perform due diligence on transactions and, subject to satisfactory due diligence and approval from PSP Investments' Board of Directors, proceed with the closing of such transactions, including coordinating with PSP Investments’ internal departments, external professionals and partners. Whenever the incumbent’s expertise is required, participate and assist colleagues in the performance of their duties

• In accordance with the asset management procedure, perform all asset management duties with respect to the assets under the employee’s responsibility

• Manage assigned business relationships and/or partnerships with the aim of promoting capital deployment

• Support other managers in carrying out their asset management duties. Carry out asset management duties for various files, as requested by the immediate superior

• Attend Real Estate Investments and Team group meetings, contribute to discussions and investment decisions. Monitor the markets associated with the assets or products under his/her responsibility. Take part in developing budgets, business plans and strategic plans

• Perform all other duties requested by the immediate superior

N.-B. The incumbent will be asked to travel approximately 25% of the time.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (or equivalent)

• Professional designation (ideally C.A.) or Master’s degree (or equivalent)

• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience, including at least five (5) years in a position in which real estate investments was the main accountability

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and excellent software capabilities (Excel, Word, etc.)

• High level of independence and accountability

• Dynamic personality, team spirit and ability to develop positive relationships with colleagues

• Sound business sense and strong analytical skills

• Good organizational skills and methodical approach

• Proactive, forward-thinking and results-driven

• Ability to adapt and interest in being part of a growing company

• Ethical with professional integrity

• 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 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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