Analyst, Collateral, Security Financing and Market Events (Temporary – 18 months) Full Time

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 THE TEAM
The Investment Operations team is responsible for managing data and investment operations activities, executing and optimizing the processes and solutions that support and enable investment activities. Additionally, they oversee a committee that presents, discusses, and approves business and technological changes related to Operational Chain activities and processes.

The team ensures that these operations are accurate, efficient, compliant, and aligned with PSP’s overall investment strategy. Their activities include:
Cash administration and settlement
Collateral, security financing, and market events
Derivatives administration and settlement
Public markets integration and servicing
Data quality management

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

As Analyst, Collateral, Security Financing and Markets Events, you’ll:

Make margin calls to meet the various agreements: GMSLA, GMRA, ISDA/CSA, Listed Derivatives and OTC Cleared
Reconcile and analyze MTM spreads with counterparties, clearing brokers, and others
Ensure availability of funds and send transfer instructions for margin calls
Perform and/or verify transaction entry into the investment accounting system and ensure accuracy of financial parameters
Coordinate settlement instructions and counterparty contact lists
Reconcile transactions and positions with clearing brokers and counterparties
Support the team in investigations that require further analysis such as asset transfers, new products, claims, etc.
Participate in various projects or special requests assigned by your immediate supervisor
Update departmental procedures

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Bachelor’s degree in a field related to finance or administration
Derivatives course, an asset
One (1) to three (3) years of experience in collateral management or other combination of education and relevant experience
A good understanding of the control environment is essential
Comprehensive knowledge of the securities industry and financial instruments
Knowledge of ISDA/CSA, GMSLA and GMRA type agreements, an asset
Good knowledge of Excel (functions and macros) and the MS Office suite
Knowledge of Simcorp Dimension, TriOptima and AcadiaSoft systems, an asset
Strong ability to learn new computerized systems and processes
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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