Intern, Fundamental Research Platform (May – August 2027)

We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investors, with CAD$320.6 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2026.

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.

Fundamental Research Platform (FRP), is part of PSP’s Global Alpha group. FRP is organized into four sectors, Technology, Media and Telcom (TMT), Healthcare, Industrials & Materials (I&M), and Consumer, with each team led by a sector head responsible for stock selection and active management of a global public equities portfolio. 

As an Intern, Fundamental Research Platform, you’ll:  

• Conduct sector & stock analysis as directed by the sector head:

  • Analyze selected stocks and investment opportunities

  • Perform thematic research and sub-sector reviews

  • Develop tools to support the team’s research efforts, including screens and quantitative tools

• Assist the Team in:

  • Building financial and valuation models on companies and sectors of interest

  • Developing investment theses and presenting recommendations tailored to each equity strategy

• Gain broad exposure through cross-sector mandates:

  • Being assigned to projects in rotation through sector teams

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Commerce – Finance option; or

• Currently enrolled in a master’s or MBA program, concentration in Finance or other related fields

• High academic achievement

• Superior level of proficiency with business software and analytical tools, including strong Excel skills and at least moderate knowledge of Bloomberg

• Demonstrate initiative and curiosity to look beyond surface facts to provide comprehensive, value-added research

• Ability to work autonomously on specific assignments while being cognizant of the need to involve senior team members

• Strong interpersonal and communication (spoken and written) skills to present findings and recommendations

• Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Must return to studies after the internship or the internship must be part of your curriculum

• 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.

• 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 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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