Ville : Montreal, Quebec

Catégorie : Responsible Investments

Industrie : Financial Services

Employeur : 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 THE TEAM

Sustainable investment is an integral part of our investment approach, helping us mitigate risk, uncover opportunities to enhance long-term performance, and bring our edge. Our Sustainability and Climate Innovation (SCI) group spearheads our efforts. The group helps advance our sustainability and climate strategy, oversight, capabilities, and practices; and deeply collaborates with the investment teams across public and private markets asset classes to develop our collective insight, integrate factors related to sustainability throughout our investment processes, and deliver public reporting to stakeholders. To learn more about our sustainability & climate investment activities, please consult our 2023 Sustainable Investment Report and our Climate-Related Financial Disclosure Report.

We’re seeking a Senior Analyst, Sustainability to play an active role in the activities of the SCI group. As a valued member of the SCI group, you will report to the Senior Manager, Sustainability & Climate Innovation. At PSP, we welcome individuals who are enthusiastic about learning, ideation, and innovation—those who strive for excellence, challenge conventions, and actively seek diverse perspectives.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

As Senior Analyst, Sustainability, you will join the SCI group within the Office of our Chief Investment Officer. Your responsibilities encompass a wide range of crucial tasks to advance our commitment to sustainable investment. In your role, you will:

• Perform in-depth research and analysis on sustainability-related factors (risks and opportunities) to support the integration thereof in the investment and monitoring activities of PSP Investments across private markets asset classes, with an emphasis on private equity and credit investments

• Actively participate to PSP’s sustainability-related assessment framework applicable to its external managers and general partners, in alignment with PSP Investments’ long-term investment mandate

• Support engagements on an ongoing basis with PSP’s portfolio companies, general partners and internal teams

• In collaboration with asset classes, network with industry experts who can work with companies and partners on embedding sustainability practices into companies

• Support asset classes to identify, quantify and realize sustainability value creation opportunities within portfolio

• In collaboration with SCI group’s climate expert, support the definition and implementation of transition plans for portfolio companies

• Actively participate to the development and maintenance of tools to ensure that sustainability-related considerations are adequately integrated in the investment and monitoring activities of PSP Investments across asset classes

• Support the development and enhancement of sustainability and climate-related policies and internal procedures

• Build strong working relationships with PSP’s Private Equity and Credit Investments asset classes

• Conduct primary research, analysis and presentations on sustainability matters and best practices for institutional investors

• Actively participate in collaborative and leadership initiatives with industry peers; and

• Collaborate on PSP’s disclosure and reporting activities on sustainability matters both internally and externally

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Robust educational foundation, degrees preferred (e.g., bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field such as sustainability, climate, finance, business administration, or a related discipline). Additional sustainability-related certifications are assets

• Demonstrated expertise through two (2) to four (4) years of relevant sustainability-related experience, including climate, in the sustainable investing, investment ownership or management industry, with a focus on private equity and credit investments

• Demonstrated interest in sustainable investing principles and practices, including knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks and reporting standards related to sustainable investing

• Communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders (internally and externally) at all levels

• Business acumen, blending both qualitative and quantitative analysis to solve complex business problems is an asset

• Demonstrated proficiency in technology and data analytics

• A results-oriented and goal-driven mindset, with a commitment to achieving quantifiable outcomes

• Bilingualism: English and French (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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