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.
Our Operational Due Diligence & Advisory team’s vision is to deliver comprehensive and best in-class Operational Due Diligence (ODD. The team’s objective is to design, implement and effectively manage ODD reviews in compliance with corporate procedures and the ODD framework.
ABOUT YOUR ROLEAs an Intern, Operational Due Diligence, you’ll:
Provide assistance with the maintenance (data entry) of the operational due diligence database
Provide assistance with the implementation and maintenance of ODD processes using AI technology
Assist in collecting information included in the operational due diligence database from various sources (financial statements, due diligence reports, public sources, etc.)
Conduct research on key platforms/sites (ex. SEC site)
Review financial statements and extract key information for analysis
Review checklists to ensure information is included / updated
Compile list of specific data points from various files for improved analysis
Provide assistance in the operational due diligence process to ensure compliance with internal procedures and guidelines
Enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field of study
High academic standing
Knowledge of financial products and markets
High proficiency with MS Office tools (including Excel)
Experience in general purpose Python, specifically with LangChain/LlamaIndex/Haystack, Pydantic, REST APIs, etc
Experience using and calling (API) OpenAI models and models from other providers such as Anthropic’s Claude, Meta’s Llama, AWS Bedrock, and Ollama
Experience with RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) and semantic search is an asset
Familiarity with vector databases (VBD) like Weaviate, pg_vector, Qdrant, Milvus, Pinecone, ChromaDB is an asset
Excellent analytical skills
Ability to work independently on all aspects of a project and to work collaboratively within a team
Accountability and results-driven approach
Ability to navigate a fast-pace environment with a high level of autonomy
Effective communications skills, both written and spoken
Attention to detail and rigorous approach to research, analysis and documentation
Ability to work collaboratively, cultivating meaningful relationships with colleagues and clients
Strong work ethic and integrity
Must return to studies after the internship or the internship must be part of your curriculum
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)
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
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.
To apply, please upload your resume, cover letter and most recent unofficial transcript.
Deadline to apply:
2025-05-30Visit us on www.investpsp.com/en/
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What We Do
The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) is one of Canada's largest pension investment managers with $230.5 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2022. It manages a diversified global portfolio composed of investments in public financial markets, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, natural resources and private debt. Established in 1999, PSP Investments manages net contributions to the pension funds 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. For more information, visit investpsp.com or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
