Analyst / Senior Analyst, Natural Resources Investments 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 YOUR ROLE

As an Analyst/ Senior Analyst, Natural Resources Investments, you’ll:

Perform investment analysis and execute transactions
– Perform preliminary analysis of investment opportunities, meet with prospective partners and industry experts and prepare summary reports
– Perform in-depth due diligence of potential investments, identify key investment merits and risks, meet with management teams, review documentation and work in conjunction with partners and third-party consultants
– Build detailed financial models, including performing extensive sensitivity analyses, review of financial projections and valuation assumptions
– Participate in the preparation of investment recommendation memorandums for investment approval
– Participate in presentations to various committees as required

Represent the NR Team across the Timber, Agriculture and Investment Industries
– Active networking with industry experts, consultants, peers and industry players
– Attend conferences, organize meetings and keep up to date on industry trends
– Participate in building deal-flow and becoming a subject matter expert
– Actively Manage Investments

Monitor financial and operating results
Interact with management and operating partners
Work alongside management teams of portfolio companies on specific projects to create value
Note: This position requires travel.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

– University degree with strong academic standing
– Two (2) to four (4) years of professional experience in private investments, investment banking, corporate finance, or in a natural resources company considered a strong asset
– Professional designation: CFA an asset
– Superior level of proficiency with business software and analytical tools
– Strong financial skills, including experience in building financial models, and familiar with financial statements
– Project management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines
– Mature, driven, motivated and ability to take initiative
– Responsible, diligent, and able to work independently and as part of a team
– Good attention to detail and presentation of information
– Good communications skills in either Spanish or Portuguese is essential to be successful in this position.
– Good communications skills in English and French (or willingness to learn) regular interactions in English with investment partners based outside of Quebec Example: peers, bankers, brokerage firms, etc. and PSP employees 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.