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 Associate Real Estate Investments youll:
Collaborate with investment managers in the analysis of potential real estate transactions across all asset classes including residential office retail and industrial assets and cross-border transactions in various forms: direct asset transactions corporate transactions secondary share private funds etc.
Act as a lead in the development of financial models related to real estate investments (debt or equity) in collaboration with analysts and senior analysts
Analyze cash flows and project returns
Analyze the impact of different assumptions on performance: revenue operating expenses financing tax fees etc.
Analyze investment risks
Analyze the assets operating budget and financial statements
Analyze the partnership structure
Participate in presenting investment opportunities at weekly Global Real Estate Committee meetings
Participate in the due diligence process
Summarize and follow up on external reports (physical environment financial legal tax insurance and other reports)
Participate in drafting administrative documents
Business plans for the various assets presentations to PSP Investments Board of Directors etc.
Collaborate with investment managers in active management of PSP Investments Real Estate portfolio
Research synthesize and analyze the real estate markets by asset type and by geography for targeted market and asset classes. Periodically follow up on the real estate business plans and analyze variances from the presented budgets
Analyze and monitor real estate market values
Monitor real estate indexes
Some travel may be required.
Education and experience
Bachelors degree in finance Economics Real Estate or any relevant field
. in Finance MBA CA or CFA designation are assets
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in analyzing and structuring complex international real estate transactions including institutional assets and multi-market portfolios
Technical skills
High level of proficiency with computer tools such as MS Office (most specifically Word Excel and PowerPoint)
Usage of ARGUS and @risk software in a professional setting an asset
Behavioral Skills
Strong writing skills
Strong experience in real estate investment along with financial analytical skills
Ability to build good relationships internally as well as externally with different general and limited partners for transaction purposes.
Ability to manage a number of different projects at any given time and to manage deadlines
Good attention to detail and presentation of information
Outgoing self-starter; high level of autonomy
Proactivity forward thinking and drive for results
Strong team player
Organized and methodical
Flexibility and adaptability
Work ethics and professional integrity
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)
Salary: $57.14 to $82.42 per hour (negotiable) / 35 hours per week
The status of this position is permanent.
You can apply by submitting your application directly on our website or by email at: 1
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
*Benefits package may vary based on your employee type.
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.
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