Intern, Market Risk (January– April 2024)

About Us
We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investment managers, with CAD$243.7 billion of net assets as at March 31, 2023.
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 Market Risk Management Team is responsible for monitoring market risks for Capital Market assets. We closely collaborate with the investment teams on risk related analysis and research to support the investment activities with a focus on Fixed Income, Equity and Alternative Investments. We also contribute to corporate projects where market risk expertise is required.
About Your Role
As an Intern, Market Risk, you’ll:

• Ensure that documentation of risk measurement procedures and methodologies is up to date
• Participate in implementing risk measurement systems by validating the methodologies to be used and proposing relevant solutions
• Provide quantitative research and analysis expertise to the various business units with regards to risk modelling methods
• Evaluate and continually track the market risk of market portfolios by producing and interpreting a suitable risk analysis

What You’ll Need

• Team player and fast learner 
• Must return to studies after the internship or the internship must be part of your curriculum
• Ability to navigate a fast-paced environment with a high level of autonomy
• Knowledge of financial Instruments and risk management methodologies
• Knowledge of Structured Query Language (SQL) and PowerBI, an asset
• 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)
• Currently enrolled in a master’s degree of Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or Financial Engineering
• Interest in or progress towards acquiring a professional designation (e.g., CFA, CAIA, PRM, FRM), an asset 

At PSP, we aim to provide an inclusive workplace where we leverage diversity and 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.
This position is located at our Montreal offices. 
 
Length of internship: January - April 2024
 
To apply, please upload your resume, cover letter and most recent unofficial transcript.  
 
Deadline to apply:  September 24, 2023
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