Intern, Valuation Governance

ABOUT US

We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers, with CAD$264.9 billion of net assets as at 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.

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

inclusive work environment

where diversity is embraced.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Valuation Governance team’s mandate is to hold organizational accountability over the private investments' valuation process, playing a key role in the final valuation recommendation.

More specifically, the team reviews the valuations of all private investments (infrastructure, real estate, private equity, natural resources, private debt). The team is also responsible for maintaining “best practices” and good governance in private asset valuations.

The Intern will assist in the review of valuations of private. He/she will participate in preparing the documentation that is needed to be submitted to the valuation committees. Overall, he/she will work with all private investment groups, the Investment Finance team and the Taxation group.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

As an Intern, Valuation Governance, you’ll:
- Support members of the Valuation Governance team with the planning and execution of the quarterly valuation process- Participate in the development and/or validation of financial models related to investments and analyze the impact of different assumptions on the valuation- Update and analyze comparable company multiples and metrics- Participate in the analysis of industry trends and help monitor market events and analyze the impact that these events may have on investment valuations- Assist with the preparation of summary memorandum- Perform any other duties, as required.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED- Enrolled in a Bachelor of Commerce, with a focus in Finance or Accounting- Pursuit of professional designations (CFA, CBV, CPA, CA), an asset- Superior level of proficiency with business software and analytical tools- Demonstrated initiative and curiosity to look beyond surface facts and conduct comprehensive, fact-based, value-added research- Attention to detail and rigorous approach to research, analysis and documentation- Ability to work collaboratively, cultivating meaningful relationships with colleagues- 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)_- Options include Canadian citizenship, permanent residency or a valid open work permit.

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

Deadline to apply:
2024-09-29

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