Intern, Canada Growth Fund Investment Management (January - April 2025)

PSP Investments

2mo ago

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Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Engineering
Banking & Finance
Montréal

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Commerce, Economics, Mathematics or Engineering degree (in penultimate or final academic year)
Currently enrolled in an Investment program, an asset
High academic achievement
Business acumen and excellent financial/accounting analytical skills
High level of proficiency with computer tools such as MS-Office (namely Excel and PowerPoint)
A team player who enjoys a high-performance culture
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively (written and oral)
Positive proactive attitude with a strong desire to learn, ideate and innovate
A respect for differences of opinion and an inclusive mindset
Must return to studies after the internship or the internship must be part of your curriculum
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)
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.
*Options include Canadian citizenship, permanent residency or a valid open work permit.

Responsibilities

As an Intern, Canada Growth Fund Investment Management, you’ll work closely with the team’s analysts and associates in conducting the following tasks:
Assist deal teams on the execution of transactions, including direct investments in projects and companies, as well as external fund commitments
Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis of investment opportunities
Assess key merits and risks
Conduct sector and thematic research
Perform financial (valuation, returns, modelling) and impact analysis
Assist in key due diligence activities including reviewing work performed by third-party advisors (commercial, legal, accounting, tax, environmental, etc.)
Assist deal teams in the determination of material ESG factors and calculation of impact metrics, including avoided emissions and economic benefits associated with transactions
Help prepare investment memorandums and participate in the presentation of recommendations to the Investment Committee
Participate in the management of existing portfolio companies and assets
Assist the team with other key activities including impact measurement and reporting as well as stakeholder relations

PSP Investments

Finance

Industry

501-1000

Employees

1999

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) is one of Canada's largest pension investment managers with $230.5 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2022. It manages a diversified global portfolio composed of investments in public financial markets, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, natural resources and private debt. Established in 1999, PSP Investments manages net contributions to the pension funds 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. For more information, visit investpsp.com or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.