Manager / Senior Manager, Portfolio Operations and Governance (Temporary - 15 months)

PSP Investments; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major pension investment firm in Montreal is looking for a Manager / Senior Manager in Portfolio Operations and Governance. You will ensure operational excellence and governance integrity while managing financial oversight and compliance activities. The ideal candidate should have over seven years of experience in portfolio operations and governance, be proficient in Excel, IT systems, and be bilingual in English and French. This role offers a hybrid work model and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Career development investment

Comprehensive group insurance plans

Competitive pension plans

Unlimited access to virtual healthcare

Gender-inclusive paid family leave

Personalized family-building support

Vacation days available on day one

Summer Friday afternoons off

Qualifications

• Over seven (7) years of experience in portfolio operations, governance, or financial management.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, audit processes, and enterprise reporting.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and documentation skills.
• Bilingualism: English and French.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison for compliance and audit-related activities.
• Lead department budget tracking and financial oversight.
• Respond to Access to Information requests.
• Manage onboarding for new employees.

Skills

Portfolio operations

Governance

Financial management

Compliance frameworks

Audit processes

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation

Excel

Power BI

CRM systems

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 Manager / Senior Manager, Portfolio Operations and Governance plays a pivotal role in ensuring operational excellence, governance integrity, and financial oversight across the portfolio management function. This position acts as the central liaison for compliance, audit, and risk-related activities, while driving robust governance frameworks and maintaining alignment with legislative and corporate standards. The role oversees budget tracking, procurement processes, and reporting mechanisms to support strategic decision-making. Additionally, it fosters cross‑functional collaboration, manages stakeholder engagement, and ensures seamless onboarding and operational continuity. This position requires a strong blend of analytical, organisational, and communication skills to uphold governance standards and optimise portfolio operations.

Key Responsibilities

Governance & Compliance

• Act as the primary liaison for Internal Audit, Operational Due Diligence (ODD), Business Governance, Legal Affairs, and Enterprise Risk
• Monitoring of compliance with Delegation of authority and management of underlying processes
• Maintain and update corporate procedures, Delegation of Authority (DOA) guidelines, and compliance documentation
• Monitor adherence to legislative requirements (e.g., Bill S-211) and support insurance policy reviews

Financial Oversight

• Lead department budget tracking, including YTD analysis and capital planning coordination
• Oversee financial commitments and subscriptions/memberships, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
• Support procurement and contracting activities, including vendor engagement and renewal tracking

Reporting & Documentation

• Respond to Access to Information requests in collaboration with Legal, Finance, and investment teams
• Maintain dashboards and reporting tools for portfolio performance, capital plan tracking, and CRM data
• Fulfil ad hoc reporting requests from internal and external stakeholders
• Document and update operational procedures, training materials, and quick reference guides

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the central point of contact for internal business partners including Investment Finance, Legal Affairs, Reputational Due Diligence, and Risk
• Facilitate cross‑functional collaboration and ensure alignment across business units
• Manage onboarding for new employees, including training logistics and access provisioning
• Manage external mailbox communications for real‑estate and portfolio management

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Over seven (7) years of experience in portfolio operations, governance, or financial management
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks, audit processes, and enterprise reporting
• Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and CRM systems
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and documentation skills
• 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 Montréal 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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