The Position

The Private Investment Risk Group performs all fundamental analyses, including initial assessments and annual reviews. For private investment transactions, our group assigns internal risk ratings and specific covenants to each transaction to ensure that the risk profile of each asset class is in line with its portfolio target risk rating. In addition, the team monitors on an ongoing basis the news and various limits/guidelines for private investments. The Private Investment Risk Group ultimately reports to the Chief Risk Officer. 

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of strategic initiatives 

• Perform rating reviews of existing investments to ensure that internal ratings reflect the current credit profile of each investment  

• Assist with the monitoring of limits and risk controls in place for PSP’s investments 

• Monitor market news with respect to PSP’s private market investments as well as the broader institutional investment world 

• Participate in various ad-hoc projects and tasks 

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics or other related field 

• Advanced or intermediate Excel skills 

• Effective communications skills, both written and spoken 

• Strong analytical skills 

• Team player and fast learner 

• Experience with Power BI, an asset 

• Proficiency in 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)  

• Must return to studies after the internship or the internship must be part of your curriculum 

• Candidates must have the right to work in Canada* for the period specified to be considered for this position.  No support to obtain the right to work will be provided 

Company

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.