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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.

The Senior Manager, Global Government Affairs (GGA) will report directly to the Senior Director, Public Relations and Global Government Affairs and will work in collaboration with the GGA team to manage international government relations, contribute on domestic relations, when required, and will be responsible for creating, implementing, and managing streamlined processes to enhance efficiency across the Global Government Affairs function. This role is transversal, supporting our offices in Montreal, Ottawa, London, and Hong Kong, and will require close collaboration with internal partners such as Legal, Tax, and Deal teams to ensure alignment with PSP Investments global strategy. The preferred location of this role is Montreal.

As a Senior Manager, Global Government Affairs, you will :

• Develop and implement structured processes to support the work of the Global Government Affairs team, ensuring consistency and efficiency
• Assist the Senior Director, Public Relations and Global Government Affairs in overseeing the budget and manage the process for all contacts with Government Relations (GR) firms, along with Request for Proposals and other procurement-related processes
• Manage the rollout and integration of new processes, working closely with internal business partners
• Conduct extensive research and analysis on international policy developments, regulatory changes, and political risks that could impact PSP Investments’ global operations
• Monitor and track legislative developments in key international jurisdictions, including parliamentary processes, bill tracking, and regulatory changes, to assess potential impacts on PSP Investments’ operations and provide strategic recommendations
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to internal stakeholders, helping them navigate the evolving political and regulatory landscapes in Canada and abroad
• Collaborate with internal teams (Legal Affairs, Taxation, Risk, and Investment Teams) to manage reputational risks and regulatory compliance
• Prepare strategic briefing materials, messaging and analysis for senior leadership meetings with government stakeholders
• Support the Global Government Affairs team with ongoing projects and initiatives, with a primary focus on international jurisdictions
• Track and support stakeholder engagement in key jurisdictions of interest to PSP Investments, with a focus on government entities, key decision makers and policy organizations

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Relations, International Relations, Public Policy, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in government, public relations, government relations, public policy, or a related field within a financial institution, regulatory agency, or public sector organization
• Understanding of political, regulatory, and economic landscapes in various jurisdictions
• Experience in supporting with procurement processes, including but not limited to Request for Proposals, Statement of Works, etc.
• Proven experience building and managing relationships with high-level government stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and industry stakeholders on a global scale
• Bilingualism: English and French (frequent interactions in English with PSP Investments 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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