Intern, Natural Resources Investments (May – August 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
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.
About Your Role
As an Intern, Natural Resources Investments, you’ll:

• Participate and support investment team members in the due diligence process
• Support the Natural Resources group in industry research related to new investments opportunities
• Participate in the development and/or validation of financial models related to investments
• 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

What You’ll Need

• Good attention to detail and presentation of information
• Mature, driven, motivated and ability to take initiative
• Spanish or Portuguese an asset
• Responsible, diligent and able to work independently or as part of a team
• Professional designations or in-progress designations: CFA, an asset
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Must return to studies after the internship or the internship must be part of your curriculum
• Excellent financial and analytical skills
• 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)
• Currently enrolled in a university degree or Master’s program with strong academic standing; Specialization in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Engineering, an asset
• Knowledge and interest in the forestry and agriculture sector is 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: May - August 2024
 
To apply, please upload your resume, cover letter and most recent unofficial transcript  
Deadline to apply:  September 24, 2023
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www.investpsp.com