Product Owner, Public Markets Solutions (Temporary – 15 months) Contract

ABOUT US

We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers, with CAD$264.9 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2024.
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, you’ll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.

EXPERIENCE THE EDGE

At PSP, we encourage our employees to grow, forge powerful relationships, contribute and fuel inspired investment launchpads. We are committed to a culture that fosters collaboration and allows us to think beyond, in an interconnected way. We advocate for our employees to speak-up, learn, experiment, share, and be part of an inclusive work environment where diversity is embraced.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Reporting to the Director, Public Markets Solutions, the Product Owner will contribute to the team mandate. Public Markets Solutions handles all the solutions for Public Markets Front-Office (Global Alpha, Beta Management), Public Markets Back-Office (Investment Operations), Public Markets Risk & Valuation and Investment Compliance. We are focused on value-creation via efficiently designing, planning and delivering the appropriate scalable digital business solutions within PSP’s operating model.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

As a Product Owner you’ll:

Act as a Product Owner for multiple investment & analytical solutions such as: Research Management & deal flow systems, Portfolio construction & simulation solutions, Commission Management System, Investment Pools and market Dashboards, multiples datamarts, etc
Own and manage the backlog that includes defining backlog items, prioritize and assess business value with the clients
Be a key contributor to business cases, solution planning and delivery roadmap
Play a frontline role liaising between technological and business partners in terms of financial requirements translation into user stories and/or technical specifications
Take ownership of complex problem-analysis assignments, recommend efficient solutions and being an enabler of their implementations
Be a key contributor to solution design and ensure alignment with business goals and requirements
Facilitate and/or contribute to the SDLC for new enhancements from planning, design, development, testing and implementation
Play a key role in support maintenance, incident resolution, problem solving and continuous improvements

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Bachelor’s degree in finance, computer science and/or the equivalent combination of education and experience
At least Seven (7) years of business and systems analysis experience in financial investment applications & solutions
Experience in the financial investment industry is a crucial asset. Knowledge of Capital Markets investments and/or financial certifications (CFA, FRM, etc.) is a strong asset
Experience as Product Owner in the analytics/investment field within an agile environment is an asset
Proficient with SQL tools for data analysis and mining. Experience with Analytics suites solutions is an asset
Working knowledge of traditional database/infrastructure: Windows, Microsoft (MS) SQL Server
Proficiency in English and French (or willingness to learn) (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
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, we aim to provide an inclusive workplace where we leverage diversity and 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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