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High Cliff Partners Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited virtual healthcare

Fertility/family leave policy

Family-building support

Vacation days from day one

Hybrid work model

Job summary

PSP Investments in Montréal seeks a Senior Manager, Capital Planning, Research and Portfolio Analytics to lead capital planning, benchmarking and analytics for the Real Estate Group. You will coordinate annual planning, analyze macro conditions, and report on leverage, covenants and risk.

You will liaise with key business partners, support risk and performance teams, and work with Sustainability on ESG reporting.

Qualifications

• Master's or equivalent in finance/accounting or related field.
• Eight (8)+ years of experience in portfolio risk management or related analytical role.
• Strong understanding of global real estate markets and capital allocation frameworks.
• Advanced financial modelling and scenario analysis skills with strategic thinking.
• Ability to communicate complex analysis to senior audiences.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate annual capital planning activities aligned with the investment pipeline and Real Estate Group objectives.
• Provide input into capital allocation decisions and monitor execution against approved plans.
• Gather and analyze research covering macroeconomic conditions, deal dynamics, and benchmarks.

Skills

Portfolio risk management

Capital allocation frameworks

Financial modelling

Communication skills

Bilingual English/French

Education

Master's degree in finance or accounting

CFA/CAIA designation

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI/Tableau

Job description

We're one of Canada's largest pension investors, with CAD$320.6 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2026.

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 THE TEAM

Our Real Estate Group manages a diversified global portfolio across sectors and geographies, with a mandate to deliver risk-adjusted returns that contribute to the long-term performance of PSP Investments. The group is supported by a dedicated Portfolio Monitoring function that supports portfolio strategy, capital planning, analytics and reporting, and governance on behalf of the asset class.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

As a Senior Manager, Capital Planning, Research and Portfolio Analytics, you'll:

Coordinate annual capital planning activities, ensuring alignment with the investment pipeline and strategic objectives of the Real Estate Group

Provide input into capital allocation decisions and monitor execution against approved plans

Gather and analyze research and data covering macroeconomic conditions, deal-specific dynamics, and benchmarks to inform strategic decision making

Lead benchmarking and performance analysis against industry standards and peer groups

Provide comprehensive quarterly updates and in-depth analytics on leverage positions, including covenant testing, scenario analysis, and risk assessment

Act as the principal liaison with key business partners - proactively managing relationships, addressing inbound requests, and ensuring effective communication with Real Estate leadership

Collaborate with the CIO office on capital allocation and benchmarking initiatives

Partner with Risk to support scenario planning and risk analysis, and with Performance to analyze trends and benchmark portfolio results

Work closely with the Sustainability team to ensure ESG data integrity and deliver climate-related reporting

Prepare and deliver summaries of investment committee discussions and decisions, ensuring key outcomes and action items are clearly documented and communicated to relevant stakeholders

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Master's degree in finance or accounting or related field (e.g., MBA, MSc) and/or professional designation (e.g., CFA, CAIA)

Eight (8)+ years of experience in portfolio risk management, investment team, portfolio management, or a relevant analytical role

Strong understanding of global real estate markets and capital allocation frameworks in private markets

Advanced financial modelling and scenario analysis skills, combined with strategic thinking and sound judgment

Ability to communicate effectively at different levels of seniority and synthesize complex analysis into decision-ready insights for senior audiences

Attention to detail with strong execution discipline

Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and BI/visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau)

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:

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

Full-time

Remote