Intern, Natural Resources Investments, America

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.

Our vision is to partner with best-in-class, local operators to invest in agriculture and timber assets in investment-friendly jurisdictions around the world. A high component of land, water or agricultural assets typically ground our investments and add to downside protection. We also seek to invest in opportunities positioned to benefit from global trends that propel demand growth.  

As an Intern, Natural Resources Investments, you'll:  

• Support members of the investment team in the analysis of potential private equity transactions in the Natural Resources group portfolio 

• Participate and support the Natural Resources group in the active management of the group's current portfolio of investments 

• Participate and support investment team members in the due diligence process 

• Participate in the development and/or validation of financial models related to investments 

• Support the Natural Resources group in industry research related to new investments opportunities   

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor of Commerce – Finance or Accounting; or currently enrolled in a Master's program with strong academic standing; specialization in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Engineering, an asset 

• Excellent financial and analytical skills 

• Strong communication and presentation skills 

• Mature, driven, motivated and ability to take initiative 

• Responsible, diligent and able to work independently or as part of a team 

• Good attention to detail and presentation of information 

• Knowledge and interest in the forestry and agriculture sector is an asset 

• Professional designations or in-progress designations: CFA, an asset 

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

• 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)

• 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 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.

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