Director, Real Estate Investments

ABOUT US

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.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

The incumbent is responsible for making real estate investments (in the form of debts or equity) and for coordinating, planning, organizing and managing several assets as an asset manager, whether he/she originated and closed the asset or not. He/she will manage files independently, with little assistance from his/her superior or colleagues.- Originate real estate transactions as part of various strategies and different partnerships, programs, products (debts and equity), markets and investment tools- Take part in negotiations relating to transaction and partnership structures. Coordinate the stakeholders involved in the process of documenting transactions for legal and tax purposes and, as required, negotiate/ensure compliance with the Real Estate Investment group’s standards and requirements in regard to business governance, policies and business terms and conditions-
- In accordance with the asset management procedure, perform all asset management duties with respect to the assets under the employee’s responsibility- Manage assigned business relationships and/or partnerships with the aim of promoting capital deployment- Support other managers in carrying out their asset management duties. Carry out asset management duties for various files, as requested by the immediate superior- Attend Real Estate Investments and Team group meetings, contribute to discussions and investment decisions. Monitor the markets associated with the assets or products under his/her responsibility. Take part in developing budgets, business plans and strategic plans- Perform all other duties requested by the immediate superior
- N.B._ The incumbent will be asked to travel approximately 25% of the time._

WHAT YOU’LL NEED- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (or equivalent)- Professional designation (ideally C.A.) or Master’s degree (or equivalent)- Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience, including at least five (5) years in a position in which real estate investments was the main accountability- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and excellent software capabilities (Excel, Word, etc.)- High level of independence and accountability- Dynamic personality, team spirit and ability to develop positive relationships with colleagues- Sound business sense and strong analytical skills- Good organizational skills and methodical approach- Proactive, forward-thinking and results-driven- Ability to adapt and interest in being part of a growing company- Ethical with professional integrity- 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
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