ABOUT US
We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers, with CAD$264.9 billion of net assets as at 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
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) acts as a financial advisor and business partner to actively support the decision-making process in the organization. The department analyzes complex firm-wide data and develops narratives and visuals to support the “storytelling” and the decision-making process. The team works closely with the business to understand key drivers of financial performance and steer the results.
ABOUT YOUR ROLE
We’re seeking a Senior Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis, to partner with key stakeholders and peers to support and engage with our powerful networks of people, opportunities, and investments. At PSP, we embrace people that are eager to learn, ideate, and innovate: people who strive for excellence, challenge the status quo and seek alternative perspectives.
As a Senior Analyst reporting to the Director FP&A Asset Classes (AC) functions, you will:
Analyze asset classes’ monthly/quarterly results and document variances, trends compared to projections and previous periods’ results
Build financial analysis presentation to provide quarterly updates to the different groups highlighting main trends and telling the story behind the numbers
Support senior management with in-depth analysis of investment related information as required
Manage the annual budget and multi-year projection for the investment groups, in collaboration with various stakeholders in the organization
Collaborate to the enhancement of our financial projection models, by identifying and leveraging drivers between groups and cost types, as well as investment strategies
Participate in peer benchmarking activities and present findings to internal stakeholders
Participate actively in ongoing projects such as building profitability views by groups, analysis and planning automation, and development of relevant business metrics
Improve the financial planning tool and recommend optimization to improve operations efficiency and data quality
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration a must, and Accounting designation
Five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant experience in a large organization, preferably in the financial industry and/or in asset management
Ability to work in a team and maintain effective relationships at all levels of the company
Expertise in financial modeling and data analytics and ability to navigate through complex set of information
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate financial concepts into business stories
Expertise in Microsoft applications, especially Excel and Power point
Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics and IBM Planning Analytics, a strong asset
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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