Intern, Risk Analytics (September December 2026)
Job Summary
Were one of Canadas largest pension investors with CAD$299.7 billion of net assets as of March 31 2025.
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.
As an expert in financial engineering the Analytics and Model Management team is responsible for derivative model research market value valuation and/or oversight and governance of the organizations models.
The teams objective is to maintain its reputation develop analytical tools and offer analytical data for the organization. The team reports directly to the Managing Director Public Market Risks.
As an Intern Risk Analytics you could:
Develop and apply an understanding of the types of quantitative methods and analyses the team uses for financial markets securities and derivatives valuation to design and implement a literate programming framework
Review model documents and conduct test runs of derivatives pricing models
Increase the teams ability to effectively innovate and collaborate by enabling interactive analysis of computational modules and creating a knowledge base
Develop analytics capabilities to actively monitor performance and identify trends to enable strategic trading decisions
Devise and deploy one or more possible relevant use cases (such as a particular pricing model or component computational method) and demonstrate how your chosen platform and design will allow team members to interactively test and improve models and provide a low-maintenance living methodological reference library
Contribute to the transfer of knowledge within the team
Currently enrolled in a Master-level Financial Engineering
Strong programming and computational skills (Python C/C# for example)
Previous internship experience
Strong analytical and research skills
Knowledge of statistical and computational methods: financial derivative and/or structured products price modelling an asset
Prior experience with literate programming frameworks such as Jupyter Notebooks an asset
Autonomous self-starter
Innovative design thinker
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 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.
Deadline to apply:
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Intern
About Company
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