Were one of Canadas largest pension investors with CAD$320.6 billion of net assets as of March 31 2026.
We invest funds for thepension plans of thefederalpublicservice the Canadian Forces theRoyal Canadian Mounted Police andthe ReserveForce. 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 worlds top companies. At PSP Investments youll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.
Thisunifiedinternshippostingallowsyoutoapplyoncewhileindicatingyourpreferencefor one offourinvestmentteams:InfrastructureNaturalResourcesPrivateEquityRealEstate or Credit Investments. Youwillbeintegratedintoyourpreferredteam(basedon fit and businessneeds) andactivelyparticipateinanalyzingexecuting andmanaginginvestmentsinprivateassetsglobally.
YOUR ROLEDependingon theinvestmentteamyoujoinyourresponsibilitiesmayinclude:
Infrastructure Investments
Conductpreliminaryanalysisofinvestmentopportunitiesandassessinvestmentthesesincludingkeymeritsandrisks
Builddetailedfinancialmodels(DCF valuation)determineandsubstantiatekey valuationassumptionsconductsensitivityanalyses
Researchrelevant public information on comparablecompaniesandprecedenttransactions
Participatein key due diligenceactivitiesandcoordinateworkperformedbythird-partyadvisors
Prepareinvestmentmemorandumsandpresentrecommendationsto the Infrastructure InvestmentCommittee
NaturalResourcesInvestments
Supportinvestmentteammembersinanalyzingpotentialprivateequitytransactions in agriculturetimber and animalproteinassets
Participatein active management of the NaturalResourcesgroupscurrentinvestmentportfolio
Support due diligenceprocessesfor newinvestmentopportunities
Developandvalidatefinancialmodelsrelatedtoinvestments
Conductindustryresearchon newinvestmentopportunitiesinforestryand agriculturesectors
Assistin draftinginvestmentrecommendationsandstrategicpresentations
PrivateEquity
Assistdealteamsonexecutionof transactionsincludingco-investmentsincompaniesandexternalfundcommitments
Participateinrelationshipand portfolio managementexercisessupportingcoverageteamswithholisticasset managementactivities
Performinvestmentdue diligenceincludingindustryandcompany-specificresearchusingprimaryandsecondarysources
Assistin thepreparationofinvestmentcommitteematerials
Performfinancial valuation andreturnsanalysison newopportunities
RealEstateInvestments
Supportanalystsin active management ofPSPsrealestateportfolioacrosstheAmericas
Analyzepotentialrealestatetransactions (financialmodelingeconomicfeasibility)acrossvariousasset classes and structures (residential officeindustrialretailjoint venturesfunds)
Participatein due diligenceprocessesfor realestateacquisitions and dispositions
Contributeto asset managementdecisionsrelatedtofinancinghedgingcontracts leasing capitalexpenditures andredevelopments
Researchsynthesize andanalyzedata onvariousrealestatemarkets
Collectinformation and update the realestateinvestmentteamsdatabase
Credit Investments
Provide support to the investment teams during all phases of the credit investments process.
Assist with investment screening (preparation and presentation) financial modelling and accounting analysis industry and sector analysis (qualitative and quantitative) transaction due diligence
Be given the opportunity to participate in the investment decision process assist in drafting and / or reviewing legal documentation prepare investment recommendation memos and contribute to post-investment portfolio monitoring
Complete an end of internship project consisting of an investment recommendation memo that will be presented to our teams investment committee
Education
Currently enrolled in aBachelor of Commerce(Finance Accounting)Mastersin financeor accountingMBA or degrees inEconomics Engineering Mathematicswith strong academic standing
Highacademicachievementrequired
TechnicalSkills
Excellentfinancialandanalyticalskills
Highproficiencyin Excelandfinancialmodeling
ProfessionalAttributes
Maturedrivenmotivatedwithabilitytotakeinitiative
Responsible diligent and able toworkindependentlyor as part of ateam
Strong communicationandpresentationskills(writtenand verbal)
Good attention todetailandrigorousapproachtoresearchanalysis and documentation
Eagernesstolearnideate andinnovate
LanguageRequirements
Good communicationskills inFrenchandEnglish(orwillingness to learn)
Other languages are considered an asset (Spanish Portuguese...).
Regular interactions in EnglishwithinvestmentpartnersbasedoutsideofQuebec(peersbankersbrokeragefirms PSPemployeesin Hong Kong London and New York offices) and interactions in FrenchwithemployeesinMontrealand Ottawa offices
Eligibility
Must return tostudiesaftertheinternshiportheinternshipmustbepart ofyourcurriculum
Candidates must have theright toworkin Canada* for theperiodspecified
*OptionsincludeCanadiancitizenship permanentresidency or avalidopenworkpermit
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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Intern, Investments – Private Markets – Summer 2027 (May-August) • Montreal, Quebec, Canada