Senior Analyst, Canada Growth Fund Investment Management

PSP Investments | Investissements PSP; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Canada's pension investment management sector is seeking a Senior Analyst for its Canada Growth Fund. This role involves evaluating investments in clean tech, conducting financial analyses, and supporting the growth of sustainable projects. Candidates should have relevant experience and strong analytical skills, with opportunities for career development and competitive rewards.

Benefits

Competitive rewards

Career development

Comprehensive insurance

Pension plans

Wellness programs

Flexible work arrangements

Inclusive policies supporting diversity and accessibility

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of relevant experience in finance, analysis, or investment roles.
• Experience in energy, clean tech, or infrastructure sectors is a plus.
• Fluent in English and French or willingness to learn both.

Responsibilities

• Assess investment opportunities and manage assets.
• Analyze industry trends and conduct research.
• Prepare investment memorandums and present recommendations.

Skills

Financial statement analysis

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree

CPA, MBA, CFA, CBV

Tools

Microsoft Office

Capital IQ

Bloomberg

Job description

Senior Analyst, Canada Growth Fund Investment Management

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About Us
We are one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers, with CAD$264.9 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2024. We manage 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, with principal offices in Montréal, and additional offices in New York, London, and Hong Kong.

We work collaboratively to seize global investment opportunities, especially in the context of the Canada Growth Fund (CGF), a $15 billion initiative to support Canada’s clean economy. As the investment manager of CGF, PSP provides comprehensive investment management services covering the entire lifecycle.

About The Team

The CGF Investment Management (CGFIM) Team is responsible for managing the C$15bn fund, focusing on catalyzing private sector investments in low-carbon projects and technologies across Canada, including sectors like carbon capture, hydrogen, renewable natural gas, clean technology, and critical minerals.

About Your Role

As a Senior Analyst in Montreal, you will work with a motivated team to evaluate investments that support decarbonization and growth of Canadian clean tech companies. Your responsibilities include research, origination, due diligence, analysis, financing, and asset management.

Your Responsibilities

• Assess investment opportunities, execute transactions, and manage assets
• Develop relationships within the energy transition industry in Canada
• Analyze industry trends, conduct research, and interact with experts
• Monitor industry developments and share insights with the team
• Build financial models, conduct valuation and sensitivity analyses
• Lead due diligence activities with third-party advisors
• Determine expected returns based on risk assessments
• Benchmark valuation using public data and precedent transactions
• Assist in ESG factor analysis and impact metrics
• Prepare investment memorandums and present recommendations
• Monitor portfolio performance
• Expand industry networks for better information access

Note: Travel within Canada and internationally may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s preferred
• CPA, MBA, CFA, CBV are assets
• 1-4 years of relevant experience in finance, analysis, or investment roles
• Experience in energy, clean tech, infrastructure sectors is a plus
• Strong financial statement analysis, critical thinking, and analytical skills
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Capital IQ, Bloomberg
• Fluent in English and French or willingness to learn both

Additional Benefits

We offer competitive rewards, career development, comprehensive insurance, pension plans, wellness programs, flexible work arrangements, and inclusive policies supporting diversity and accessibility.

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