About the role
ABOUT US
We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investors, with CAD$299.7 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2025.
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 THE TEAM
The Credit Investments team seeks to invest in senior debt, junior debt and preferred equity to support sponsor-backed leveraged buyouts, refinancing and distressed / rescue financings. The team also looks to opportunistically trade positions in the secondary market. Credit Investments is a dedicated asset class within PSP that identifies opportunities and manages a portfolio of high quality, diversified investments while generating excess returns relative to our benchmark.
ABOUT YOUR ROLE
As an Intern, Credit Investments, you’ll:
- Provide support to the investment teams during all phases of the credit investments process
- Assist with investment screening (preparation and presentation), financial modelling and accounting analysis, industry and sector analysis (qualitative and quantitative), transaction due diligence
- Be given the opportunity to participate in the investment decision process, assist in drafting and / or reviewing legal documentation, prepare investment recommendation memos and contribute to post-investment portfolio monitoring
- Complete an end of internship project consisting of an investment recommendation memo that will be presented to our team’s investment committee
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Enrolled in an Undergraduate Program
- Experience in investment and financial statements, an asset
- High academic achievement
- Computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Ability to navigate a fast-paced environment with a high level of autonomy
- Effective communication skills in English, both written and spoken
- Demonstrated initiative and curiosity to look beyond surface facts and conduct comprehensive, fact-based, value-added research
- Attention to detail and rigorous approach to research, analysis and documentation
- Ability to work collaboratively, cultivating meaningful relationships with colleagues and and counterparties
- Eagerness to learn, ideate and innovate
- Drive to pursue excellence and challenge the status quo to seek out alternative perspectives
- Open-mindedness and active listening skills
- A respect for differences of opinion and an inclusive mindset
- 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
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- 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:
2025-08-31
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About PSP Investments
The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) is one of Canada's largest pension investors with $264.9 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2024. It manages a diversified global portfolio composed of investments in public financial markets, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, natural resources and private debt. Established in 1999, PSP Investments manages net contributions to the pension funds 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. For more information, visit investpsp.com or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Social media community terms of use
At PSP Investments, we welcome respectful and constructive exchanges on our social media accounts.
While we encourage your comments on our posts, we reserve the right to delete, hide or block comments that are in violation of our Social Media Community Terms of Use: https://www.investpsp.com/en/footer/terms-use/
Violations of our Terms of Use may also result in the user being permanently blocked from commenting on our accounts.
About the role
ABOUT US
We’re one of Canada’s largest pension investors, with CAD$299.7 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2025.
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 THE TEAM
The Credit Investments team seeks to invest in senior debt, junior debt and preferred equity to support sponsor-backed leveraged buyouts, refinancing and distressed / rescue financings. The team also looks to opportunistically trade positions in the secondary market. Credit Investments is a dedicated asset class within PSP that identifies opportunities and manages a portfolio of high quality, diversified investments while generating excess returns relative to our benchmark.
ABOUT YOUR ROLE
As an Intern, Credit Investments, you’ll:
- Provide support to the investment teams during all phases of the credit investments process
- Assist with investment screening (preparation and presentation), financial modelling and accounting analysis, industry and sector analysis (qualitative and quantitative), transaction due diligence
- Be given the opportunity to participate in the investment decision process, assist in drafting and / or reviewing legal documentation, prepare investment recommendation memos and contribute to post-investment portfolio monitoring
- Complete an end of internship project consisting of an investment recommendation memo that will be presented to our team’s investment committee
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Enrolled in an Undergraduate Program
- Experience in investment and financial statements, an asset
- High academic achievement
- Computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Ability to navigate a fast-paced environment with a high level of autonomy
- Effective communication skills in English, both written and spoken
- Demonstrated initiative and curiosity to look beyond surface facts and conduct comprehensive, fact-based, value-added research
- Attention to detail and rigorous approach to research, analysis and documentation
- Ability to work collaboratively, cultivating meaningful relationships with colleagues and and counterparties
- Eagerness to learn, ideate and innovate
- Drive to pursue excellence and challenge the status quo to seek out alternative perspectives
- Open-mindedness and active listening skills
- A respect for differences of opinion and an inclusive mindset
- 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:
2025-08-31
Visit us on
About PSP Investments
The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) is one of Canada's largest pension investors with $264.9 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2024. It manages a diversified global portfolio composed of investments in public financial markets, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, natural resources and private debt. Established in 1999, PSP Investments manages net contributions to the pension funds 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. For more information, visit investpsp.com or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Social media community terms of use
At PSP Investments, we welcome respectful and constructive exchanges on our social media accounts.
While we encourage your comments on our posts, we reserve the right to delete, hide or block comments that are in violation of our Social Media Community Terms of Use: https://www.investpsp.com/en/footer/terms-use/
Violations of our Terms of Use may also result in the user being permanently blocked from commenting on our accounts.