Senior Manager, Canada Growth Fund Investment Management

PSP’s Private Debt & Credit Investment (PDCI) group; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Group insurance

Pension plans

Virtual healthcare

Job summary

PSP Investments is seeking a Senior Manager, CGFIM, based in Calgary, to lead end-to-end investments supporting the Canada Growth Fund mandate. You will drive analysis, due diligence, and documentation while guiding junior team members and coordinating with risk, tax and legal partners.

You will collaborate with senior colleagues, manage deal workstreams, and oversee project planning. Travel within Canada is required, with a hybrid work model in place.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance or related fields.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in conventional energy, renewable energy, clean-tech investing, infrastructure and/or investment banking/corporate finance/transaction services.
• Experience in impact investing would be an asset but not required.
• Execution skills across business development, investment analysis on complex transactions; with broad due diligence experience across workstreams.
• Intellectually curious, self-motivated and possessing strong analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong communication skills in English; French language skills are considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end investment activities and shape sector priorities and tactical plans.
• Perform preliminary analysis of opportunities against CGF mandate and impact criteria.
• Execute due diligence of investments in large-scale Canadian projects aligned with CGF’s objectives.
• Own diligence workstreams and valuation/analysis including financial models and scenarios.
• Prepare investment recommendation papers for internal approval.
• Lead investment documentation and negotiation discussions.
• Oversee project management aspects of deal execution including timelines and workplans.
• Mentor analysts/associates and collaborate with risk, tax, legal and HR partners.
• Monitor investments and support value creation and portfolio dispositions.

Skills

Analytical skills

English communication

Teamwork

Investment analysis

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance or related fields

Tools

Financial modeling

Job description

ABOUT US 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 thepension plans of thefederalpublicservice, the Canadian Forces, theRoyal Canadian Mounted Police andthe ReserveForce. 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, you’ll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before. In Budget 2023, the Government of Canada announced that PSP Investments would act as the independent and exclusive investment manager for the Canada Growth Fund (CGF) a $15 billion public investment vehicle that was established to support the growth of Canada’s clean economy and help to meet its national economic and climate policy goals. Following this, PSP Investments has incorporated CGF Investment Management (CGFIM) for that purpose. CGFIM is providing the full suite of investment management services to CGF covering the entire investment process pursuant to an Investment Management Agreement (IMA).

ABOUT THE TEAM The Canada Growth Fund Investment Management team was created within PSP to manage the C$15 billion Canada Growth Fund. CGF’s mandate is to catalyse substantial private‑sector investment in Canadian low‑carbon projects, technologies, businesses and supply chains through innovative funding structures that help mitigate risks and uncertainties inherent in the low‑carbon economy. CGF invests in Canadian projects and companies across themes such as carbon capture, hydrogen, renewable natural gas, clean technology and critical minerals.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

As Senior Manager, CGFIM, based in Calgary, you will act as a senior investment professional and work leader on investments that support the Canada Growth Fund mandate. You will lead investment activities end to end, shape sector priorities and tactical plans, provide authoritative advice, and influence business development, investment and asset‑management decisions across CGFIM. In this role, you’ll:

• Actively contribute to the analysis of relevant sectors/industry (including relevant regulatory and policy frameworks) and developments to help identify potential investment opportunities
• Perform preliminary analysis of investment opportunities against the CGF mandate and its impact criteria, demonstrating consistent investment judgement and ability to challenge opinions
• Actively contribute to the execution and due diligence of investments in large-scale Canadian projects aligned with CGF’s strategic objectives including Canadian clean growth
• Take ownership of several diligence workstreams (commercial, regulatory, impact etc.) and be ultimately accountable for valuation/analytical work including the review of financial & operational models, calibration of key assumptions, scenario design & analysis as well as sensitivity analysis for example
• Lead the preparation of investment recommendation papers for internal approval
• Start leading discussion and take ownership of investment documentation.
• Build an understanding of bid tactics and start demonstrating negotiation skills
• Take lead role in project management aspects of deal execution including budget planning & approval, management of timeline & deliverables within required cadence, design and management of the workplan (including allocation of work & responsibilities with expert consultants and within the team)
• Collaborate with senior members of the team and provide oversight/coaching/development to junior team members (analysts/associates)
• Provide support to team on internal projects to improve team performance and operational efficiency
• Monitor investments, assist on value creation/monitoring plans and assist in the disposition of portfolio investments as required
• Cultivate network of contacts within and outside of the investment & energy transition industries to assist with the identification and evaluation of investment opportunities
• Build relationships with key internal (risk, tax, legal, HR) and external stakeholders as required

Note: The position requires travel within Canada and potentially internationally. This position is based in Calgary, Alberta.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance or related fields
• Being a well‑rounded investor, with a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience within conventional energy, renewable energy, clean‑tech investing, infrastructure and/or investment banking/corporate finance/transaction services
• Experience in impact investing would be an asset but not required
• Execution skills across business development, investment analysis on complex transactions; with broad due diligence experience across workstreams (commercial, financial, strategic, operational, legal)
• Intellectually curiosity, self‑motivated and possessing strong analytical skills
• Highly collegial, collaborative and supportive; comfortable with shared decision‑making processes
• Strong written and verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong communication skills in English are required; French language skills are considered an asset

Benefits and total rewards

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 that includes four in‑office days, Monday through Thursday
• The opportunity to work temporarily from another location in accordance with the applicable policy

*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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We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers, with CAD$299.7 billion of net assets. We invest funds for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. We are committed to fostering an environment where experiences and learning opportunities provide you with the platform to grow.

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