Senior Analyst/Advisor, Performance Measurement and Analytics

PSP Investments; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pension investment organization is seeking a Senior Analyst/Advisor in Performance Measurement and Analytics in Montreal. This role involves developing and maintaining performance measures, collaborating with stakeholders, and supporting reporting requests. Ideal candidates should have a degree in finance, relevant experience, and advanced programming skills in SQL, Python, and Power BI. A hybrid work model is offered along with a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive group insurance plans

Competitive pension plans

Unlimited access to virtual healthcare

Gender-inclusive paid family leave policy

Personalized family-building support

Qualifications

• Experience in investment performance measurement or risk functions.
• Advanced programming abilities.
• Bilingual in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain performance measures and analytics.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for tailored solutions.
• Support the production of reports and performance requests.

Skills

Programming

Business intelligence

Quantitative analysis

Portfolio management

Bilingualism

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance or related field

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)

Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM)

Financial Risk Manager (FRM)

Tools

SQL

Python

Power BI

Microsoft Office Suite

Statpro

Simcorp

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 main purpose of the position is to help support the maintenance and expansion of the advanced performance measurement and analytical service offering, to support decisions by the investment groups, the Chief Investment Officer group, and senior management. The role is at the intersection of information technology and financial markets to navigate the advanced portfolio management activities within PSP Investments.

As a Senior Analyst/Advisor, Performance Measurement and Analytics, you’ll:

• Develop, automate and maintain performance measures, analytics, and models/tools with the purpose of meeting management, Investment Department, and Total Fund needs

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide subject matter expertise and propose bespoke solutions to meet their performance measurement related needs

• Provide the Senior Director and other members of the team with support related to the production of reports, performance requests and projects

• Support the Senior Director with regards to the determination and implementation of new performance attribution structures/models and serve as a resource person for the team

• Implement controls, documentation and develop tools related to sound management of daily operations

• Work closely with the management team and other support teams to improve the service offering

• Act as an expert for colleagues, to support local initiatives within the Performance Measurement and Analytics department

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Actuarial Science, Mathematics or a related field

• Additional education or marked interest related to Computer/Data Science, a strong asset

• Chartered financial analyst (CFA) professional designation, Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM), or Financial Risk Manager (FRM), an asset

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in investment performance measurement, risk and/or related functions within the investment management industry

• Understanding and general interest in investments, private/public markets, portfolio construction, and benchmarking

• Advanced abilities in programming and business intelligence (SQL, Python, Power BI) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)

• Advanced skills and appetite for math and a solid understanding of financial instruments with a strong interest in quantitative analysis

• Knowledge of Statpro, Simcorp or other performance software

• 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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