ABOUT US

We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investors, with CAD$320.6 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2026.

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 Investments, you’ll join a team of motivated and engaged professionals, dedicated to propelling our organization further than ever before.

ABOUT YOUR ROLE

As an Associate, Real Estate Investments, you’ll:

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 asset’s 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.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Education and experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Real Estate or any relevant field
• M.Sc. 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: [email protected] – +1 438‑357-6109

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 that includes four in-office days, Monday through Thursday
• The opportunity to work temporarily from another location in accordance with the applicable policy

*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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