Intern, Public Markets Operations (May – August 2026)
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.
#ABOUTTHETEAM
The Investment Operations team is responsible for managing data and investment operations activities, executing and optimizing the processes and solutions that support and enable investment activities. Additionally, they oversee a committee that presents, discusses, and approves business and technological changes related to Operational Chain activities and processes.
The team ensures that operations are accurate, efficient, compliant, and aligned with PSP's overall investment strategy. Their activities include:
- Cash administration and settlement
- Collateral, security financing, and market events
- Derivatives administration and settlement
- Public markets integration and servicing
- Data quality management
#ABOUT YOUR ROLE
As anIntern, Public Markets****Operations, you’ll:
- Support the maintenance and enhancement of Public Markets Operations processes by assisting in the investigation, debugging, and resolution of operational issues to ensure the accurate and timely flow of securities lending trades through internal booking and settlement systems
- Assist with the daily reconciliation of securities lending positions, identifying and escalating discrepancies as needed
- Monitor the settlement status of securities lending and borrowing transactions, and coordinate with internal teams, custodians, and counterparties to resolve settlement exceptions
- Perform operational checks and data validations to support the accuracy of positions, exposures, and reporting related to securities lending activity
- Contribute to the documentation of processes, controls, and operational procedures, helping to improve transparency and consistency across the team
- Collaborate with analysts and key stakeholders across Operations, Technology, and Front Office teams, sharing ideas and supporting continuous process improvement while adhering to established standards and best practices
- Participate in ad‑hoc analysis and operational projects related to securities lending, collateral management, and market events as required
#WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Currently completing a bachelor’s degree or enrolled in finance, or equivalent
- Good experience and knowledge of MS Office Suite and SQL
- Experience in the financial investment industry and knowledge of public markets investments is an asset
- Customer focused and results-driven mindset
- Ability to thrive in a rapidly changing environment and adapt to change
- Must return to studies after the internship or the internship must be part of your curriculum
- 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)
- 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:
2026-03-29
Visit us on www.investpsp.com/en/
Not the right fit? Search for Intern, Public Markets Operations jobs in Montréal, QC
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.
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Intern, Public Markets Operations (May – August 2026)
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.
#ABOUTTHETEAM
The Investment Operations team is responsible for managing data and investment operations activities, executing and optimizing the processes and solutions that support and enable investment activities. Additionally, they oversee a committee that presents, discusses, and approves business and technological changes related to Operational Chain activities and processes.
The team ensures that operations are accurate, efficient, compliant, and aligned with PSP's overall investment strategy. Their activities include:
- Cash administration and settlement
- Collateral, security financing, and market events
- Derivatives administration and settlement
- Public markets integration and servicing
- Data quality management
#ABOUT YOUR ROLE
As anIntern, Public Markets****Operations, you’ll:
- Support the maintenance and enhancement of Public Markets Operations processes by assisting in the investigation, debugging, and resolution of operational issues to ensure the accurate and timely flow of securities lending trades through internal booking and settlement systems
- Assist with the daily reconciliation of securities lending positions, identifying and escalating discrepancies as needed
- Monitor the settlement status of securities lending and borrowing transactions, and coordinate with internal teams, custodians, and counterparties to resolve settlement exceptions
- Perform operational checks and data validations to support the accuracy of positions, exposures, and reporting related to securities lending activity
- Contribute to the documentation of processes, controls, and operational procedures, helping to improve transparency and consistency across the team
- Collaborate with analysts and key stakeholders across Operations, Technology, and Front Office teams, sharing ideas and supporting continuous process improvement while adhering to established standards and best practices
- Participate in ad‑hoc analysis and operational projects related to securities lending, collateral management, and market events as required
#WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Currently completing a bachelor’s degree or enrolled in finance, or equivalent
- Good experience and knowledge of MS Office Suite and SQL
- Experience in the financial investment industry and knowledge of public markets investments is an asset
- Customer focused and results-driven mindset
- Ability to thrive in a rapidly changing environment and adapt to change
- Must return to studies after the internship or the internship must be part of your curriculum
- 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)
- 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:
2026-03-29
Visit us on www.investpsp.com/en/
Not the right fit? Search for Intern, Public Markets Operations jobs in Montréal, QC
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.