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 Private Equity Group has approximately CAD$40.4 bn of net AUM, which represents 15% of PSP’s total investment portfolio. We partner with the top PE investors in the world both via fund commitments as well as co-investments directly in companies. We invest globally across a variety of sectors and have a team of over 40 professionals in Montréal, London, and Hong Kong. Our aim is to be the investment partner of choice for private equity funds, other long-term investment institutions, founders and management teams.
ABOUT YOUR ROLE
As an Intern, Private Equity, you’ll:
- Assist deal teams on the execution of transactions, including co-investments in companies and external fund commitments
- Participate in relationship and portfolio management exercises, supporting coverage teams with holistic asset management activities
- Perform investment due diligence, including industry and company specific research using primary and secondary sources, and partner diligence
- Assist in the preparation of investment committee materials
- Perform financial, valuation and returns analysis on new opportunities
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Commerce, Economics, Mathematics or Engineering degree (in penultimate or final academic year)
- Currently enrolled in an Investment program, an asset
- High academic achievement
- Business acumen and excellent financial/accounting analytical skills
- High level of proficiency with computer tools such as MS-Office (namely Excel and PowerPoint)
- Eagerness to learn, ideate and innovate
- Must return to studies after the internship or the internship must be part of your curriculum
- Strong communications skills in English and French (or willingness to learn) (Regular interactions in English with investment partners based outside of Quebec 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)
- 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:
2025-08-22
Visit us on
www.investpsp.com/en/
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 Private Equity Group has approximately CAD$40.4 bn of net AUM, which represents 15% of PSP’s total investment portfolio. We partner with the top PE investors in the world both via fund commitments as well as co-investments directly in companies. We invest globally across a variety of sectors and have a team of over 40 professionals in Montréal, London, and Hong Kong. Our aim is to be the investment partner of choice for private equity funds, other long-term investment institutions, founders and management teams.
ABOUT YOUR ROLE
As an Intern, Private Equity, you’ll:
- Assist deal teams on the execution of transactions, including co-investments in companies and external fund commitments
- Participate in relationship and portfolio management exercises, supporting coverage teams with holistic asset management activities
- Perform investment due diligence, including industry and company specific research using primary and secondary sources, and partner diligence
- Assist in the preparation of investment committee materials
- Perform financial, valuation and returns analysis on new opportunities
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Commerce, Economics, Mathematics or Engineering degree (in penultimate or final academic year)
- Currently enrolled in an Investment program, an asset
- High academic achievement
- Business acumen and excellent financial/accounting analytical skills
- High level of proficiency with computer tools such as MS-Office (namely Excel and PowerPoint)
- Eagerness to learn, ideate and innovate
- Must return to studies after the internship or the internship must be part of your curriculum
- Strong communications skills in English and French (or willingness to learn) (Regular interactions in English with investment partners based outside of Quebec 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)
- 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:
2025-08-22
Visit us on
www.investpsp.com/en/
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.