Intern, Credit Investments (June - August 2027)

We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investors, with CAD$299.7 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2025.

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 Investments, you’ll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.

The Credit Investments team seeks to invest in senior debt, junior debt and preferred equity to support sponsor-backed leveraged buyouts, refinancings and distressed / rescue financings. The team also opportunistically trades positions in the secondary market. Credit Investments is a dedicated asset class within PSP that identifies unique opportunities and manages a portfolio of high quality, diversified investments while generating excess returns relative to our benchmark. 

As an Intern, Credit Investments, you will:

• Provide support to the investment team during all phases of the credit investing process

• Assist with investment diligence and screening, including financial modelling and accounting analysis, industry and sector analysis (qualitative and quantitative) and the preparation and presentation of findings

• Participate in the investment execution process, including assisting in drafting and / or reviewing legal documentation, and post-investment portfolio monitoring

• Complete an end of internship project consisting of an investment recommendation memo presented to our team’s investment committee

• Enrolled in an undergraduate degree program

• Record of academic achievement

• Computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Effective communication skills in English, both written and spoken

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

• Demonstrated initiative and curiosity to look beyond surface facts and conduct comprehensive, fact-based, value-added research 

• Experience with financial statements

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

• Ability to work collaboratively, cultivating meaningful relationships with colleagues and counterparties

• Eagerness to learn, ideate and innovate 

• Drive to pursue excellence and challenge the status quo

• Open-mindedness and active listening skills 

• A respect for differences of opinion and an inclusive mindset

At PSP Investments, we aim to provide a workplace 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.

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

Deadline to apply:

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