City : Montreal, Quebec

Category : Performance Measurement and Attribution

Industry : Financial Services

Employer : PSP Investments

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 YOUR ROLE  

The main objective of the analyst is to ensure that the data required to calculate PSP's return on investment is well integrated into the calculation tool. He/she works in collaboration with the support teams to improve the quality of their data, their processes and help them in their investigations. He/she ensures the availability and quality of the figures reported and participates in the implementation of improvements within management to meet corporate objectives. 

As an Analyst Performance Measurement and Analytics, you’ll: 

• Validate the integrity of the daily and monthly calculation cycle between the different systems

• Carry out the required validations to ensure data quality

• Contribute to the production of analysis and performance reports for public markets managers

• Implement controls and develop the automation of processes necessary for proper report production

• Maintain close collaboration with support teams to improve data quality at the source

• Participate in the investigation and improvement of upstream team processes

• Maintain procedural documentation

• Provide support to the team to respond to ad hoc requests and projects

WHAT YOU’LL NEED 

• Bachelor's degree with an option in finance or a related field 

• Additional training in a technology-related field, an asset 

• Enrolled in CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) or CIPM (Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement) professional designation, an asset 

• Databases: knowledge of SQL 

• Demonstrated skills in Excel 

• Relevant academic background in Finance or less than one (1) year of work experience in the financial sector.  Minimum one (1) to two (2) years of experience in the financial sector 

• Understanding of private and public capital markets 

• Good math skills and understanding of various financial instruments 

• Knowledge of the StatPro application (SPA) or any other performance measurement system  

• Autonomy, curiosity and proactivity 

• Good communication skills and adaptability 

• 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

• 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, 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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