Job Description

ABOUT US

We\xe2\x80\x99re one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest pension investment managers, with CAD$243.7 billion of net assets as at March 31, 2023.

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 Montr\xc3\xa9al 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\xe2\x80\x99s top companies. At PSP, you\xe2\x80\x99ll 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 where diversity is embraced.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Real Estate Investments team has a large and diversified portfolio across different asset classes and geographies. The intern will have the opportunity to participate in many aspects of the investment process, including acquisitions, dispositions, and asset management. The intern will work closely with the deal teams and will be actively involved in the investment decision process across the PSP Real Estate Portfolio in the Americas.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

As an Intern, Real Estate Investments, you will:

Participate and support the analysts and other Real Estate Investment team members in active management of PSP Investments\xe2\x80\x99 real estate portfolio

Support analysts and other members of the team in the analysis (financial modeling, economic, feasibility, other) and presentation of potential real estate transactions across various real estate asset classes and structures (residential, office, industrial, retail, joint ventures, funds, other)

Participate and support the analysts and other members of the team during the due diligence process

Provide assistance to the analysts with collecting information and updating the real estate Investment team\xe2\x80\x99s database

Provide assistance to the analysts in researching, synthesizing and analyzing data on various real estate markets

WHAT YOU\xe2\x80\x99LL NEED

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Commerce, Master\xe2\x80\x99s in Finance or Accounting or an MBA, or in Economics, Engineering, Architecture, or Urban Planning with adequate financial knowledge.

High academic achievement

High proficiency in Excel and financial modelling; Knowledge of ARGUS software is an asset

Interest for real estate investments and knowledge of real estate market information sources is an asset

Ability to navigate a fast-paced environment with a high level of autonomy

Effective communications skills, both written and verbal

Attention to detail and rigorous approach to research, analysis, and documentation

Eagerness to learn, ideate, and innovate

Drive to pursue excellence and challenge the status quo to seek out alternative perspectives

Currently enrolled in CFA program is an asset

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)

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.

This position is located at our Montreal offices.

Length of internship: May- August 2024

To apply, please upload your resume, cover letter and most recent unofficial transcript.

Deadline to apply: September 24, 2023

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